[Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu] - A course touring the famous architecture associated with Kenzo Tange and the beauty of Setouchi architecture -

Kagawa Art & Architecture Taxi Tour (Monitor Tour until the end of February 2026) "A 3-Hour Journey Through the Studios of Masters and Famous Architecture" Experience world-class art and architecture you can only experience here. Spend three special hours in Kagawa. ■ Overview "Why is such incredible architecture in Kagawa?" The secret dates back to the 1950s. Experience the works of world-renowned masters—Tange Kenzo, Isamu Noguchi, and Inokuma Genichiro—all invited by "Governor for Design," Kaneko Masanori—in a comfortable, private taxi. We handle all transportation and reservations. ■ Plan Introduction A tour of famous buildings associated with Tange Kenzo and the beauty of Setouchi architecture. Modern architecture meets the landscape in Kagawa and Takamatsu. This taxi tour takes you to famous buildings where the nature and architecture of the Setouchi are in harmony, centered around the Kagawa Prefectural Office Building and Fune-no-Gymnasium, designed by renowned Japanese architect Tange Kenzo. In the second half of the tour, you will visit the Seto Inland Sea History and Folklore Museum, which resonates with the philosophy of Tange's architecture. This masterpiece of architecture has been highly praised for its spatial composition that makes use of the sea and the topography, and has won the Architectural Institute of Japan Award. Kenzo Tange's powerful modernist architecture and architectural beauty blend into the Seto Inland Sea landscape. Enjoy a three-hour journey where you can experience architecture unique to Kagawa. ■Recommended for: ☑Architecture and design lovers ☑Tange Kenzo fans ☑Those who want to experience culture and history on a trip ☑Those who want to visit photogenic architectural spots ☑Tourists who only have time in the morning or afternoon [Morning tour] 9:00 Depart Takamatsu Station ↓ (approx. 10 minutes) 9:10 Arrive Kagawa Prefectural Office Building (40-minute tour) 9:50 Depart Kagawa Prefectural Office Building ↓ (approx. 10 minutes) 10:00 Arrive Fune-no-Gymnasium (30-minute tour) 10:30 Depart Fune-no-Gymnasium ↓ (approx. 30 minutes) 11:00 Arrive Seto Inland Sea History and Folklore Museum (30-minute tour) 11:30 Depart Museum ↓ (approx. 30 minutes) 12:00 Arrive Takamatsu Station and disband [Afternoon tour] 13:00 Depart Takamatsu Station ↓ (approx. 10 minutes) 13:10 Kagawa Prefectural Office Building Arrival (40 mins tour) 13:50 Kagawa Prefectural Office Departure ↓ (approx. 10 mins) 14:00 Ship Gymnasium Arrival (30 mins tour) 14:30 Ship Gymnasium Departure ↓ (approx. 30 mins) 15:00 Seto Inland Sea History and Folklore Museum Arrival (30 mins tour) 15:30 Museum Departure ↓ (approx. 30 mins) 16:00 Takamatsu Station Arrival and disbandment

This is an architectural appreciation route that can only be found in Takamatsu, combining Kenzo Tange's masterpieces, the Kagawa Prefectural Office Building and Ship Gymnasium, with the museum architecture that blends seamlessly into the Seto Inland Sea landscape.

From powerful structural beauty to architecture that embraces the land. The appeal of this course is that it allows you to compare different ideas within the same category of "public architecture."

This is the perfect route to visit buildings that are difficult to reach by public transportation.