Takamatsu City

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Takamatsu City, the prefectural capital of Kagawa, is a "port town where urbanity and nature harmonize" overlooking the archipelago beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. Historical sites such as Ritsurin Garden, Japan's largest stroll-style daimyo garden, and the Takamatsu Castle ruins, which drew seawater into the moat, are dotted throughout the city area. It is also the hub for ferries heading to world-class art islands, with many travelers constantly coming and going. The city center features the longest arcade shopping street in Japan, where you can fully enjoy shopping and the local gourmet "Sanuki Udon." With a calm sea spreading right next to modern buildings and the warm hospitality of the people, Takamatsu is a charming compact city ideal for comfortably starting a Shikoku tour.

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Address: 1-1 Sunport, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Website: https://www.art-takamatsu.com/jp/
Operator: Takamatsu Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Takei Kannon Cape
Shikokumura Museum
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Nakanishi Chinshoen
Yashima
Takamatsu Central Shopping Mall
Shionoe-cho, Takamatsu City
Yashima Area, Takamatsu City
Yashimaru
Bussho-zan Park
Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)
Ritsurin Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)
Takamatsu Port
Megijima Island

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Takei Kannon Cape

Takei Kannon Cape, located at the northernmost tip of Kagawa and Shikoku, is a mysterious power spot that has been revered as a sanctuary since ancient times. At the tip of the cape, there is the rare "Takei Kannon-ji Temple" built inside a rocky cave along the shoreline, where the rough waves hitting the cliff and the serene prayer space create a unique atmosphere. The view of the Seto Inland Sea from here is very powerful, with islands like Shodoshima spreading out in front. It is especially famous as a spot for the first sunrise of the year, providing breathtaking...

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Shikokumura Museum

Shikokumura Museum, spreading at the foot of Mt. Yashima in Takamatsu City, is an open-air museum that relocated and restored old private houses and traditional workshops from the Edo to Meiji periods from all over Shikoku. Walking through the vast 50,000-square-meter grounds, you can feel the former Japanese lifestyle and wisdom firsthand as they were. It is packed with architectural and historical highlights, including an art museum designed by Tadao Ando and a replica of the "Iya Vine Bridge" (Kazurabashi) that you can actually cross. Additionally, at "Waraya" within the village, you can enjoy authentic Sanuki Udon inside an old...

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Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

This museum in Mure-cho, Takamatsu City, is the place where world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi spent over 20 years of his later life as a studio. The old stone workshops Noguchi chose and numerous stone sculptures he arranged himself are preserved and opened to the public as they were. This is not just an exhibition facility, but a "living studio" where Noguchi's creative energy still breathes. The surrounding mountains, the landscape as a stone-producing area, and the modern forms he created are in perfect harmony, giving visitors deep emotion and inspiration. Since it is entirely by reservation only and the number...

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Nakanishi Chinshoen

Located in Kinashi, the "Sacred Land of Bonsai" in the suburbs of Takamatsu City, this historical bonsai garden has been in business for over 100 years. Kagawa Prefecture boasts an 80% domestic share of pine bonsai production, and here you can appreciate masterpiece bonsai crafted by skilled artisans over many years. The garden features a wide range from traditional styles to modern bonsai suitable for contemporary living spaces, and its sculptural beauty surprises international tourists. Beyond mere sales, it is a place where you can feel firsthand the traditional Japanese aesthetics and the philosophy of "condensing nature onto the palm."...

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Yashima

Yashima, located northeast of Takamatsu City, is a lava plateau jutting into the Seto Inland Sea, known for its history as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War and its spectacular views. From the summit observatories, you can overlook the islands floating in the calm sea and the Takamatsu city skyline, making its panorama one of the representative scenic spots of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. "Yashimar," which opened in 2022, features an impressive curved architectural beauty that blends into the surrounding landscape, allowing visitors to enjoy strolling while touching Yashima's history and culture. Additionally, there are diverse cultural...

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Takamatsu Central Shopping Mall

Takamatsu Central Shopping Mall in the heart of Takamatsu City is a series of eight shopping streets with a total length of about 2.7 km, making it the "longest arcade shopping street in Japan." Soft light filters through the high domed ceilings, allowing comfortable shopping and dining regardless of the weather. It is a vibrant space where long-established kimono and Buddhist altar shops coexist with the latest fashion brands and sophisticated cafes. Especially attractive are the many famous udon shops frequented daily by locals, allowing you to experience the authentic food culture firsthand. Fusing urban convenience with a somewhat nostalgic...

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Shionoe-cho, Takamatsu City

Shionoe-cho, located in the southern part of Takamatsu City, is a historic hot spring village affectionately known as "Takamatsu's Inner Parlor." It was discovered about 1,300 years ago by the high priest Gyoki, and legend says that when Kobo Daishi Kukai practiced here, he spread it to heal the illnesses of everyone. Along the canyon surrounded by rich mountains, atmospheric hot spring inns line up, allowing for a healing time while listening to the murmuring of the river. The greatest attraction is the rich nature of each season: cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, and autumn foliage. It is...

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Yashima Area, Takamatsu City

The Yashima area in northeastern Takamatsu City is a tourist spot where history and spectacular views intersect, centered on a lava plateau jutting into the Seto Inland Sea. Known as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War, historical sites evoking romance of the past are scattered throughout. The summit area is designated as part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and the view from the "Shishi-no-Reigan" observatory is the epitome of archipelago beauty with islands floating in a calm sea. Various cultural facilities are available, including "Yashima-ji," the 84th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and a rare mountaintop aquarium....

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Yashimaru

Yashimaru, born on the summit of Mt. Yashima in 2022, is an impressive architectural structure with a curved beauty designed to blend into the surrounding landscape. The corridor-like building, stretching about 200 meters, is built to undulate along the terrain, allowing visitors to feel a sense of unity with the trees and sky just by walking. Inside, there are exhibits introducing the history and nature of Yashima, panorama art, and an observation space to stimulate intellectual curiosity. Especially the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea and the night view of Takamatsu City from the glass-walled corridor provide a special experience...

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Bussho-zan Park

Bussho-zan Park, located in southern Takamatsu City, is a citizen's relaxation spot where greenery and history harmonize, developed on part of the vast grounds of Honen-ji Temple. The park features beautiful lawns, large playground equipment, and an atmospheric walking path leading to Honen-ji Temple, making it popular for families and travelers seeking leisure. In spring, about 600 cherry trees bloom profusely, and in autumn, events like chrysanthemum exhibitions and the "Bussho-zan Onari-kaido" festival, which reenacts a daimyo's procession, allow visitors to feel brilliant Japanese traditions up close. Furthermore, the surrounding Bussho-zan area has cafes utilizing old townscapes and the highly...

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Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)

Tamamo Park, developed on the site of Takamatsu Castle, is known as one of the "Three Great Water Castles of Japan" for its very rare feature of drawing seawater directly into the moat. Even today, seawater fish such as sea bream swim in the moat, and the unique "Tai-gan Joju" experience of feeding them from a boat is highly popular. Heavy structures designated as National Important Cultural Properties, such as the "Tsukimi Yagura" and "Watari Yagura" turrets, convey the prestige of the time, and the reconstructed "Sakura-go-mon" gate is also a highlight. Despite being right next to Takamatsu Port, a...

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Ritsurin Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)

Ritsurin Garden, located in Takamatsu City, is one of Japan's leading daimyo gardens built in the Edo period and is designated as a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty. As described by the phrase "ippo iskei" (a different view with every step), the scenery changes as you walk, and its beauty is highly acclaimed worldwide, having earned three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japon. With Mt. Shiun in the background, six ponds and 13 landscaped hills are skillfully arranged, allowing you to feel the essence of traditional Japanese landscaping techniques. At the "Kikugetsu-tei" teahouse in the garden, you can...

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Takamatsu Port

Takamatsu Port, the sea gateway to Kagawa Prefecture, is the hub where journeys to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea begin. Ferries to islands full of art and nature, such as Naoshima, Teshima, and Shodoshima, frequently come and go, always brimming with the excitement of travel. The "Sunport Takamatsu" area around the port features "Seto Shirube," the world's first red glass lighthouse, and a symbol tower with an ocean view, making it popular for strolls and dates. At dusk, the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea dyes the port in gold, creating a breathtaking landscape. Boasting excellent access just...

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Megijima Island

Megijima, also known as "Onigashima" (Ogre Island), is located about 20 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port. The giant "Onigashima Cave," said to be the setting of the Momotaro legend, is located near the summit of the island, where you can enjoy a mysterious exploration. Additionally, art pieces from the Setouchi Triennale are dotted around the island, and the unique village landscape with "Ote" stone walls built for wind and tide protection is charming. In spring, about 3,000 cherry trees dye the island pink, and from the observatory, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama of the Seto Inland Sea. The...

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