Ritsurin Park

It was my first time using KLOOK. It was very convenient to purchase and the ticket was issued quickly and safely. JR pass is a great tool for traveling in Japan. I went to the Sky Torii and Shikumode Mountain during the cherry blossom season and also encountered the Anpanman Express. I was so happy! I hope there will be more discounts and I will come again.

This time I bought the JR PASS Shikoku Railway Tour Ticket at KIOOK. It is very worthwhile. This JR PASS can be used not only for railways, but also for Matsuyama ground trams. I really recommend buying it.

Right next to Central Park, the view from the king room is of the park, which is super beautiful. It is a 20-minute walk from Takamatsu Station. There is an airport bus stop opposite. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Ritsurin Garden.

Dormy Inn Group is the best choice. I must stay there every time I go to Japan. When I am tired, I can go back to the hotel and take a hot spring bath, which is super enjoyable.

The location is excellent. It is only a few steps away from the station or the pier. There is also a place to shelter from the rain. The hotel has been renovated and is very novel. This is the second time I have stayed here. I highly recommend it.

A convenient option, no need to buy tickets at each stop. On the first day, I went to Shodoshima, and on the second day, I went to Kinbitara Shrine and the area around Kannonji Temple.

This time we used it for a tour centered on Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. After purchase, you will receive a voucher in the APP or in your mailbox. After receiving the voucher, you can go to a cooperating travel agency or the green window of a JR station (みどりの窓口, which will have a clear green mark, basically it is for various station business processing) to exchange the ticket. The green window of Songshan Station is located in the station hall. It is very easy to find whether you enter the hall from the old front station or the new back station entrance. After entering the green window, please queue up according to the instructions on the ground. Please show your passport when exchanging tickets. After verifying that it is correct, the station staff will ask you to fill out a simple form. After that, the station staff will check the date of use again and provide a set of instructions in multiple languages (including Chinese). The exchange process is very simple, so don't worry if you are not good at communicating in English or Japanese. This ticket can be used on most JR railways in Shikoku, and can also be used on the trams in Matsuyama City. When taking the JR, please show your ticket to the station staff when entering the station, or you can use the ticket machine. When you are on the train and encounter a ticket check, just show it directly. If you meet a foreigner, the conductor may ask which station you want to get off at, mainly because he is worried that foreign tourists will take the wrong line. When taking the tram, please show it to the driver when you get off the bus. The driver will confirm the payment method of each passenger when arriving at the station. If you take the limited express train most of the time, it is worth the fare. It should be noted that the limited express has free seats and reserved seats. This ticket can only be used in the free seat car. You can find the car number and entrance number notice in the station before boarding. Please queue up at the entrance of the free seat car and wait for boarding. If you need to take a reserved seat, please go to the green window and pay an additional fee. Other stops on this trip include Imabari Station, Iyo-Ozu Station, and Uwajima Station. Even during rush hour on weekdays, there are free seats available at Matsuyama Station to and from these stations, but it is recommended to queue up at the station early to be safer. There is a chance to ride the Anpanman train at no extra charge. In addition, each JR station has a station stamp. Those who are interested can look for it inside the station and stamp it themselves as a souvenir. The way to take the tram is the same as that of the bus. Please press the bell before getting off. It should be noted that each tram line passes through different stations and not all routes are circular. Please note that this ticket cannot be used for regular city buses. Shikoku's tourist attractions are relatively scattered. If you cannot drive yourself and must frequently take long-distance public transportation, it is highly recommended to use this ticket. It is also cheaper to buy this ticket on most platforms than on the official Japanese website.

I have always bought JR Pass from Klook. It is very convenient to travel around the country. You can also take a boat to Shodoshima Island and the tram in Matsuyama City is all-inclusive. It is worth the money to go to some farther places! I will buy it again next time I go to Kochi.