2025 Takamatsu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#Overseas travel 📍Takamatsu Takamatsu Kagawa Prefecture This is the city of Takamatsu in Japan. Takamatsu was a travel destination that was like a movie everywhere I went. The weather was so nice in spring that the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the train tracks were so pretty. Takamatsu is a city in Japan that doesn't have many people, so it was a very convenient place to travel. If you're planning a trip to Japan, I definitely recommend visiting and traveling there. #JapanTravel #TakamatsuTravel

Upon arriving at the Takamatsu Port in Shikoku, you will notice two towering pillars by the harbor. These are the works of artist Shinji Ohmaki, titled 'Liminal Air -core-'. The two pillars, each eight meters tall, are said to represent the intertwining of a man and a woman, echoing the red and white ferries that travel to Megijima and Ogijima islands. 'Liminal Air -core-' features a white base with colorful spiral patterns and mirror decorations. The massive and towering pillars stand like guardians of the sea routes to the Seto Inland Sea islands. Nearby, you can also find 'Seed Ship' by Taiwanese artist Lin Shun-Long, both of which are part of the Setouchi Triennale. Takamatsu Port is a major hub, with the ferry terminal on the left and the high-speed boat terminal on the right. The second floor has a sky bridge connecting to Takamatsu Station, making it a must-visit spot for those heading to the Setouchi Triennale. While waiting for your boat, take some time to admire these unique pillars.

#1月好去地方2025 During our trip to Shikoku, we came to "Sanuki", the hometown of udon in Kagawa Prefecture. Of course, we had to pick a beautiful and popular store to try. Fortunately, we drove by ourselves, so we could easily reach this remote "Udon Honjin Yamada-ya". The restaurant has a large traditional Japanese garden. Walking through the door curtain, you will see an old wooden building, outdoor seats with red umbrellas, and carved old pines. The layout of the garden is elegant and grand, and it feels like you are a guest at a wealthy family's home. The noodles are homemade, chewy and have a light noodle aroma. The udon is very chewy and delicious whether it is in soup or dry. There is also crispy fried tempura, which is really enjoyable when paired with a cup of warm matcha. The treasure udon is highly recommended. #ShikokuTravel #Kagawa #SanukiUdon

Tamamo Park, where the ruins of Takamatsu Castle are located, still has visible moats and remnants of walls, even though the castle itself is mostly in ruins. The historical atmosphere of the Edo period and the dry landscape garden design make it worth a visit. The moat of Takamatsu Castle is filled with seawater from the Seto Inland Sea, making it a true water castle standing above the sea. Although only the walls remain today, it is still quite majestic and impressive. You can take a boat ride around the moat to get a sense of its historical significance. The wooden Saya Bridge, vast pine forests, and Japanese gardens are highlights of Tamamo Park. There is also the Takamatsu Castle History Museum, which showcases the site's past in detail. If you're lucky, you might even catch the nighttime light show.

Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Shikoku, is a famous Japanese garden built in 1625. It is a strolling garden that incorporates rich traditional Japanese gardening techniques, harmoniously blending natural landscapes, buildings, ponds, bridges, and other elements to create a beautiful spot that combines natural beauty with human ingenuity. Visiting during the cherry blossom season, the park is adorned with the romantic beauty of Yoshino cherry blossoms, which are white with a hint of pink. The picturesque scenery, with small bridges, flowing water, and garden landscapes as the backdrop, makes for stunning photos. The biggest attraction of cherry blossom viewing in Shikoku is the lack of crowds, allowing for unobstructed views! Ritsurin Garden covers a vast area and has five main attractions: Hiunkaku Pavilion, Goten, the Great Pond, Kisho, and artificial hills. You can also enjoy a boat ride on the lake, which is quite poetic. In 1994, it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, making it well worth a visit.

📍JR Clement Inn Takamatsu There is the ‘Clement Inn’ hotel and the ‘Clement’ hotel next to it, which looks like a 5-star hotel from the outside. The reason I chose the ‘Clement Inn’ hotel is that it is a relatively new hotel and that it has a ‘large public bath’. The long-awaited ‘large public bath’, even just one hot bath will make your travel fatigue disappear. A large bath with the ocean outside in the background gives you a feeling of greater healing for some reason. #Ho-kang-seu

Takamatsu Travel😸 It's January, but the weather is warm, so it's a great day to go around! I bought a Kototen Pass at the airport and went to Kotohira Shrine, and it's great to go around here and there with the pass! There's an Aeon Mall on the way back from Kotohira Shrine, so you can look around and get your pass for free~~~ Ritsurin Park takes more than an hour to see. Your legs might hurt a lot... 😹 There's a bus stop to Takamatsu Station in front of Ritsurin Park. The bus fare is 200 yen!👍 The shrimp tempura restaurant is only open from 11:30 to 2:00 in the morning. You have to go early to eat without waiting! The portions are huge🙀 #JapanFlightEvent #Takamatsu #RitsurinPark #Kotohira

#globaltravel Since Hong Kong has direct flights to Takamatsu, traveling to Shikoku has become more convenient, but you don’t have to worry about driving by yourself. Because even if you travel by public transportation, Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku is also very convenient. Taking a boat out to sea every day is really the best way to relax for those who love the sea. The first stop was Ogi Island, also known as Cat Island. Located in the Seto Inland Sea between Honshu and Shikoku, there are very few residents on the island. It is said that there are less than 200 people. I stayed at Ogijima for the whole morning and saw only a few people, but I loved the leisure and the lack of crowds. There are not too many cats on the island. I met about 3-4 cats in one morning. None of them are too close to each other, but they are very cute walking around all the time. There are several cafes on the island. Although they don’t seem to be open often, there are also many delicious food in Takamatsu City. You might as well go back to the city to find delicious food! 📍Address: Ogi Island

📍Domin Inn Takamatsu Central Park Branch Actually, any large bath hotel is good. Usually, if you go to a large bath hotel in the early 100,000 won range, most of them only have one bath, but this Takamatsu hotel with a good price-to-performance ratio is different. Especially, Domin Inn offers a large bath that goes beyond that. I experienced real healing at the large bath here..! The water isn't just water. It's natural hot spring water, and there's hot water, cold water, dry sauna, and the long-awaited open-air bath! Enjoying an open-air bath in the cold winter is a healing that goes without saying. Even the music flowing softly..! It will provide the best healing to those who are living a busy daily life. #Ho-kang-seu

📍Domin Inn Takamatsu Central Park Branch Domin Inn Hotel, isn't it the standard for budget hotels? A fairly compact room that I've seen for the first time in a while. It's definitely narrow. However, this hotel is not a hotel that you should look at just by looking at the rooms. The exquisite combination of dark wood base and gray tone. It's not a room with a sentimental feel. However, even though it's such a small room, it has everything you need, including a desk and chair. There's even a middle door in the room that can be separated from the bathroom! Japanese hotels are also good value hotels that are well managed, but this hotel hasn't been around for long, so it doesn't feel old and is in pretty clean condition. #Ho-kang-seu

Shikoku Mura is an outdoor museum that was created by relocating and restoring old houses from four prefectures: Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi, and Tokushima. It is used as an important part of children's social learning. In Shikoku Village, which is rich in natural resources, there are traditional industrial facilities such as houses and daily utensils that allow you to understand ancient life, and soy sauce breweries. There are also traces of the stage where local residents transformed themselves into Kabuki actors and performed "Rural Kabuki". In addition, Shikoku Village also displays the lifelike works of sculptor Nagatoshi Masayuki and the Shikoku Village Art Exhibition Hall designed by architect Tadao Ando. This art gallery displays a variety of sculptures, Buddhist statues, paintings, and other works of art. From the balcony, you can also see the "waterscape garden" built using the slope. #2024TravelReview

Our 3-day, 2-night trip in Takamatsu has come to an end. Takamatsu, a small town on Kagawa Island! We only expected some countryside relaxation, but there were also Mitsukoshi Department Store with Louis Vuitton and Rolex, various boutique shops, and numerous pubs. The prices were so low that we ate and drank to our heart's content for 3 days and 2 nights, yet our expenses were minimal. It was fantastic.

4-day Japan tour with a carefully selected itinerary! Great atmosphere, beautiful scenery, come explore with me! / 🌈 Itinerary: D1: Ritsurin Garden -> Yashima Visit the picturesque Ritsurin Garden and enjoy the beauty of nature. Then head to Yashima and immerse yourself in the island scenery and historical culture. D2: Shodoshima Olive Park -> Angel Road Enjoy a peaceful time at Shodoshima Olive Park, then stroll along Angel Road and feel the romantic meeting of the sea and sky. D3: Kotohira-gu Shrine Visit Kotohira-gu Shrine, experience the profound Japanese shrine culture, and pray for a safe and smooth journey. D4: Takamatsu -> Shanghai Depart from Takamatsu with fond memories and end your pleasant trip to Japan. / Travel tips: 💵 The exchange rate in Japan is relatively stable, so it's more cost-effective to exchange currency at the bank in advance. 🍣 Sushi and ramen are a must-try! And takoyaki is delicious too! 📇 Japanese visas need to be applied for in advance, so don't forget to prepare the necessary materials. 🎁 Kimono and matcha tea sets are good souvenirs at a reasonable price. / A trip to Japan is simple and beautiful, waiting for you to explore every wonderful moment! 🌟

There is a square in Takamatsu Station with many restaurants and clothing stores. And this is the busiest subway station in Takamatsu, with a lot of people. But there is actually an Anpanman train check-in slot on the fourth floor of the square. The entire floor is decorated with Anpanman graphics, even the trash cans have graphics! Definitely a place that kids will love to go to Compared to prosperous cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Takamatsu has a slower pace Shops generally close very early Although it is not a very advanced city, it is cleaner, more casual and more comfortable. Takamatsu Station is near the port and can be reached on foot 📍Address: Takamatsu Station Plaza #globaltravel

#globaltravel This time we bring you to Takamatsu and recommend that you must go to Ritsurin Park. Very conveniently located in the center of Takamatsu with a large courtyard full of Japanese garden style The small bridge flowing water, very quiet, the courtyard is very quiet, you can take a Japanese cruise, and you can order a matcha fruit in the moon pavilion, experience Japanese afternoon tea                    —— There are maple leaves in the fall and winter, pine and iris this season, and tickets cost about $20 per person Very many photo spots, park hours: 5:30am-7:00pm Recommended Sights: Moon Pavilion, Japanese Cruise, Feilai Peak, Yanyue Bridge                    —— #Takamatsu Attractions #Takamatsu Travel #Takamatsu Chestnut Forest Park #Takamatsu City

When you think of Japan, you think of hot springs, so I visited a hot spring♨️ There was a fairly large hot spring in the small city of Takamatsu I got off at the subway station and walked for 20-30 minutes to get there It was easy to find because it was quite large Milk and rest areas, which are essential for hot springs, were provided Of course, you can't take pictures of the hot springs, so I can't attach them But there were 3-4 baths and the temperatures varied quite a bit After soaking in the warm water, I felt refreshed And I was able to enjoy my trip with a new feeling Hot springs in small cities too! I recommend it #Japanese small city #Japanese hot springs #Takamatsu #Busshozan hot springs #November travel subsidy event

Takamatsu City is located in the northeast of Shikoku Island, Japan. It is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture and faces the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Takamatsu has convenient transportation. There are a large number of bus routes and light rail in Takamatsu, and Takamatsu Port has many routes directly to nearby islands. Takamatsu is known for its rich history and natural beauty. Major attractions include Ritsurin Garden and Takamatsu Castle, a Japanese garden loved by tourists for its exquisite landscape and beauty that changes with the seasons. Takamatsu Port is an important hub to surrounding islands such as Naoshima, Shodoshima, Megijima, and Ogijima. These islands all have their own characteristics, such as beautiful coastlines, art galleries, galleries, historical sites, etc. Traveling alone from Takamatsu is convenient, and it is easy to plan your itinerary. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea, local food, appreciate art, and listen to the sound of the sea breeze. Traveling alone in Takamatsu and its surrounding islands can temporarily forget your worries and give yourself a reward. Both the culture and the natural scenery are worth savoring. #SoloTravel

Operating Hours: 10:00-21:00 Address: 2-1 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0019 ✔️This souvenir shop is located on the first floor of the Symbol Tower. They have the most Yadon-related souvenirs here! There's also a place where you can take pictures with Yadon, so if you like Yadon, be sure to visit! ✔️The Yadon photo booth costs 600 yen and does not give change, so I exchanged money at the souvenir shop. ✔️They also have udon and olive-related products. The price of olive cider here is not much different from other places (about 100 yen difference), so I bought and drank it here. It's quite good, so give it a try!

Operating hours: 11:00-22:00 Address: 11-5 Hyogomachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0033 ✔️I arrived right when they opened and got a seat, but it was full shortly after! So if you arrive during lunchtime, expect a wait. ✔️Menu starts from 100 yen! Even the 100 yen items were quite good. You can order single items or sets. Order according to your preference! ✔️Order a lot at once... As it gets crowded, it takes quite a while for the food to come out 😅😅 ✔️If you're not a sushi expert, I highly recommend the menu items with mayo and cheese... I ate these several times ㅎㅎ

◆Udon Seto Hare◆ A restaurant selected as one of the 100 best restaurants in 2024 on a certain gourmet website. The udon had just the right amount of firmness and a good balance of the kamatama eggs and broth, making it delicious. We waited in line for about an hour, but it was sold out by 2:00 p.m. ◆Udon Collection Stamp Rally◆ A stamp rally with 18 participating restaurants, where you can get a stamp for completing the menu and receive a discount of up to 9,000 yen (for 18 restaurants). For more information, please visit the UCSR official website. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Udon Seto Hare [Location] 2694-1 Mure, Mure-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa [Access] 6 minutes walk from Yakuri Station on the Kotoden Shido Line [Business hours] 09:00-15:00 (last entry when sold out) [Closed] Thursdays, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays Visited: October 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Discount information #100 travel styles #Domestic travel #Tourism #Kagawa #Kagawa tourism #Udon prefecture #Udon #Seto Hare #Queue #Lunch

Takamatsu International Hotel is a historic hotel that opened in 1964 and is located in a quiet suburban area, making it ideal for business and sightseeing. It has spacious rooms and a restaurant, and the lobby is beautiful. There is also a free flat parking lot, and it is easily accessible. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Accommodation: Takamatsu International Hotel Address: 2191-1 Kidacho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Takamatsu Station Parking: 250 spaces (free) Check-in 15:00/Check-out 11:00 ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Takamatsu #Kagawa Tourism #Kagawa #Kagawa Trip #Hotel #Business Hotel #Hotel Trip

"Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai" in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture is a popular Sanuki udon restaurant famous for its specialty "Kama Butter Udon." This dish, which combines kamaage udon with butter, raw egg, and black pepper, tastes similar to carbonara and is loved by many people. It is also open from 6am, so you can enjoy udon in the morning. ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ Store: Handmade Judan Udon Baka Ichidai Location: 1-6-7 Tagamachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture Access: 7 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Station Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 Closed: Open every day (except New Year's Day) Parking: Available (45 spaces) ୨୧ ‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ #Kagawa Udon #Sanuki Udon #Kama Butter Udon #Udon Baka Ichidai #Exquisite Gourmet

Access to Ogijima, which floats about 1 km north of Megijima, takes about 40 minutes from Takamatsu Port via Megijima. This island, with little flat land, has a unique landscape where settlements are built in a stepped manner on the southwestern slopes, with houses overlapping like scales from the port. It is best to explore the island on foot. As you walk through the beautiful stone steps and cobblestone alleys of Ogijima, you will encounter colorful murals. The 'Ogijima Alley Mural Project wallalley' by Rikuji Makabe features silhouettes of landscapes painted on collected scrap materials and installed on the exterior walls of houses, blending seamlessly into the island's scenery. When it comes to the island's specialties, it's definitely 'octopus'! At inns run by octopus pot fishermen, you can enjoy various octopus dishes such as octopus rice, octopus tempura, and okonomiyaki.

Seto Inland Sea Ogijima Island An island where you can happily purr your cats There are only about a hundred households on the island, and cats are leisurely running around in the quiet alleys. If you forget to bring cat food, the island also provides it~ The island is mostly uphill and downhill or with steep stairs. The distances between attractions are quite close. It only takes about 40 minutes to get to the farthest lighthouse. However, there seem to be fewer people coming to the lighthouse, so there are no cats. After walking around, I think the place with the most cats is Toyotamahime Shrine. Not only can you pet the cats, but you can also overlook the entire island. Although the stairs are a bit steep, I recommend everyone to go up and take a look. There are not many flights from Takamatsu to Ogijima. If you want to go to Megijima as well, you must pay special attention to the flight time. In addition, the ticket office for Ogijima and Megijima is outside the ferry waiting room. #100TravelWays #JapanSightseeing #SoloTravel #KagawaSightseeing #CatIsland #IslandHopping #TakamatsuSightseeing #DopamineTourism

Shikoku is known for its beautiful scenery, and many people think it's difficult to explore without driving. However, with proper planning and the use of JR trains and buses, you can easily tour Shikoku. For first-time visitors, this 5-day 4-night itinerary covering Kagawa and Tokushima is a great reference. Day 1: Takamatsu Airport ✈️ → Takamatsu Shopping Street → Takamatsu JR Station → Tokushima JR Station → Nearby Hotel Day 2: Take a bus from outside Tokushima JR Station to Naruto Whirlpools → Uzu no Michi → Naruto Park → Take JR to Oboke Station, then hotel shuttle to Onsen Hotel ♨️ Day 3: Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat 🚤 → Iya Vine Bridge → Return to hotel to pick up luggage, then take JR to Kotohira Station → Kotohira-gu Shrine → Hotel near Takamatsu Station Day 4: Takamatsu Port → Day trip to Shodoshima → Takamatsu Hotel 🏨 Day 5: Take the Kotoden Kotohira Line to Ritsurin Koen Station → Ritsurin Garden → Return to hotel to pick up luggage → Takamatsu Airport ✈️ 【Must-Visit Attractions】 1. Naruto Whirlpools: Taking a sightseeing boat is one of the best ways to view the whirlpools 🤩. You can not only see the whirlpools up close but also feel the turbulent and rotating water when the boat gets close to the whirlpool area, which is both thrilling and breathtaking 🤪. 2. Iya Vine Bridge: The vine bridge spans a steep gorge with rushing river water below. Although it has been reinforced and is very safe, it still wobbles when you walk on it 🫨. 3. Ritsurin Garden: The entire park is composed of a series of lakes, small bridges, and pavilions, perfectly blending the essence of Edo-period garden design. Walking through it feels like being in a graceful and charming landscape painting 😍. 【Must-Try Foods】 1. Sanuki Udon in Kagawa is one of Japan's top three udon varieties, and there are many famous small shops around 🍜. 2. Kagawa's Bone-in Chicken is also a must-try 😋. It's grilled chicken leg seasoned with salt and pepper, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. 3. Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes are a specialty of Tokushima, with golden-yellow flesh that is very delicious 🍠. 【Accommodation Recommendations】 ⭐️ Recommended Area: If staying in Takamatsu, it's recommended to stay near Takamatsu JR Station for convenient transportation and proximity to Takamatsu Port. 🏨 Hotel Name: JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu 📍 Hotel Address: 1-1 Hamano Cho, Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan, 760-0011 【Photo Spots】 1. The viewpoint under the Naruto Bridge offers a closer view and great photo opportunities of the spectacular Naruto Bridge 🌁. 【Tips】 ⭐️ If you want to see the full-sized Naruto Whirlpools, be sure to check the official website for information. The whirlpools are affected by tides and seasons, and the website has detailed viewing guides and schedules. Checking this before booking your sightseeing boat tickets will increase your chances of seeing the full whirlpools.

✵ Kagawa Prefecture 2024.04 Introducing the must-see scenic spots and cafes when you come to Kagawa! This is a highly recommended spot where you can see the ocean and enjoy beautiful scenery everywhere 🫰 Please refer to it when you go on a trip to Kagawa ✍️ 📍Spots ①#Chichibugahama Beach (Low tide x sunset is the best time to take photos) ②#Torii in the Sky (Take a bus or walk from the foot of the mountain. The view at the top is spectacular!) ③#Shikoku Aquarium (The unique aquarium is said to be inspired by the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait!) ④#Yasui Konpira Shrine (Climb the 785 steps to visit!) ⑤#Okawa Oasis (Enjoy a cream soda at a retro Showa-era cafe with a view of the sea) ⑥#Yashimaru (A work from the Setouchi Triennale 2022. It is also an observation spot where you can enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea!) ⑦#Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street (A shopping street with a beautiful glass dome) #Domestic trip #Kagawa sightseeing #Kagawa trip #Takamatsu Tourism

DAY 1: Taoyuan to Takamatsu Airport DAY 2: Takamatsu to Tokushima Fly directly with China Airlines for about 2 hours After arriving at Takamatsu Airport, you can see the Pilgrimage mascots and unique Pilgrimage rest area in the lobby. In April, you might also catch the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The cherry trees lining the sidewalk next to the hotel are in full bloom, and with a gentle breeze, the petals flutter beautifully in the air. Stay one night at a youth hostel near the station, then take the JR train to Tokushima the next day. After arriving, walk to Nakanishi Cycle. When planning the trip last December, I contacted the shop via email to have a bike suitable for the pilgrimage assembled for me. After exchanging dozens of emails, I finally saw the long-awaited deep blue SIRRUS 2.0 flat-bar road bike. After picking up the bike, I rode around the area a bit and asked the owner to make some minor adjustments. The front and rear lights, storage bag, and heavy-duty lock were also installed. Tomorrow, I plan to ride to the Naruto Strait to warm up. The 60-day Shikoku Pilgrimage + Seto Inland Sea Cycling Tour is about to begin. Accommodation: Takamatsu BJ-Station Youth Hostel Tokushima GuestHouse017

#JapaneseCuisine2024 It was 5:30am on a Saturday morning. I arrived at Takamatsu Port on an early morning flight, but I was worried for a moment that there would be a restaurant open at such an early hour. As expected of Udon Prefecture, there was one! (lol) Its name is "Teuchi Judan Udon Baka Ichidai". Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku is famous for its udon, so much so that it is also known as Udon Prefecture, but among the many famous restaurants, this is a restaurant that is rumored to have a line of people waiting from early in the morning. It was raining a little on the day I visited, and it was just after 6 o'clock, just after opening, but I was surprised to see a long line of umbrellas! It seems to be a really popular restaurant. But the turnover is fast, so I was able to enter the restaurant after waiting in line for about 15 minutes. I immediately ordered the kama butter udon and iidako tempura that I was looking for. The udon was chewy! The black pepper is a nice kick and it's delicious~♪ It's like a Japanese carbonara. It's a udon restaurant that makes you want to wait in line and go back to eat again. My companion ordered a warm egg and meat udon that was apparently very delicious♡ #100TravelStyle #UdonPrefecture #UdonRestaurant #KagawaTrip 📍Location: 1-6-7 Tagamachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture