Takamatsu

City
Prefecture
Kagawa
Type
City
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Free
Entry Fee
Free Entry Restaurant Train Access Cafe

About This Destination

Gateway to Shikoku and the Setouchi art islands, famous for sanuki udon noodles and the magnificent Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest landscape gardens.
Takamatsu is the gateway to Shikoku and the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea, home to one of Japan's finest strolling gardens, the exquisite Ritsurin Koen. The city's udon culture runs deep, with locals passionate about their signature sanuki udon served in countless shops throughout the prefecture. From here, ferries depart for Naoshima and other art islands, while the city itself offers castle ruins, shopping arcades, and fresh seafood from the calm inland waters.

Location

Prefecture: Kagawa

Address: Kagawa, Japan

Nearest Station: Takamatsu Station

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Food Options: The undisputed capital of sanuki udon, over 600 udon shops serve chewy handmade noodles at astonishingly low prices. Try kamaage, bukkake, and kama-tama styles. Bone-in chicken (honetsuki-dori) and olive-fed Wagyu from Shodoshima are local treasures. Fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea rounds out the dining scene.

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Takamatsu, Kagawa

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Takamatsu from Okayama or Tokyo?

From Okayama, take the JR Marine Liner rapid train across the Great Seto Bridge to Takamatsu in about 55 minutes (around ¥1,550). From Tokyo, direct flights to Takamatsu Airport take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

What is Takamatsu famous for?

Takamatsu is the gateway to Shikoku and the Seto Inland Sea art islands such as Naoshima and Teshima. It is also known for Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest landscape gardens, sanuki udon culture, the Yashima plateau, and the Tamamo Castle ruins.

How much does Ritsurin Garden cost and when is the best time to visit?

Admission to Ritsurin Garden is ¥410 for adults. Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage are the most scenic seasons, though the garden is beautiful year-round.

Nearby Destinations

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Ritsurin Garden 1.5km
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Megijima 6.3km
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Yashima 6.0km

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Ritsurin Garden
Garden

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