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Takamatsu

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Takamatsu

Coastal city in northern Shikoku

About Takamatsu

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Things to do in Takamatsu

Ritsurin Garden

Culture

Ritsurin Garden

4.5 (2) 2 Reviews

Takamatsu Castle

Culture

Takamatsu Castle

Shikoku Mura

Culture

Shikoku Mura

Shikoku Mura Art Village

Culture

Shikoku Mura Art Village

L. MacLean

About Takamatsu

Takamatsu is a port city on Japan’s Shikoku Island. It’s known for the sprawling Ritsurin Garden, with a teahouse, koi ponds, landscaped hills and pine forests. To the east, atop Mount Yashima, Yashima-ji Temple offers panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea. Nearby, Shikoku Village is an open-air museum with a collection of historical buildings from around the island. To the south are the hot springs of Shionoe.

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Where to eat in Takamatsu

Santa's Diner

American

Santa's Diner

JapanTravel Guest

A nice, simple diner-style burger joint in the Yashima area of Takamatsu. Great flavor, great price, and a robust menu of that delicious..

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Mugs Cafe

Food

Mugs Cafe

JapanTravel Guest

Right in the middle of downtown, between the two main ferry ports. Located along the sea, Mugs Cafe is a great place to get the..

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Milano no Okazuyasan

Food

Milano no Okazuyasan

JapanTravel Guest

Milano no Okazuyasan is a great Italian restaurant in downtown Takamatsu. Family run with a wide menu and generous portions, you..

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Places to stay in Takamatsu

First Inn Capsule Hotel, Takamatsu

Capsule

First Inn Capsule Hotel, Takamatsu

Peter Sidell

In Takamatsu in Japan's Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku island, First Inn is a cheap, fun capsule hotel, a convenient and uniquely..

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Chisun Inn Takamatsu

Western

Chisun Inn Takamatsu

Peter Sidell

In Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island, Chisun Inn is a budget hotel convenient for the city's Japanese..

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Latest Takamatsu Reports

Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden

Culture

Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden

Takako Sakamoto

Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..

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Takamatsu Airport

Transportation

Takamatsu Airport

Kim

Kagawa's Takamatsu Airport serves as a gateway to the beauty of Shikoku. There are a range of retail stores and eateries at..

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Tamamo Park in Kagawa

Culture

Tamamo Park in Kagawa

Lily Taki

Tamamo Park, in Takamatsu City, Kagawa, is home to the Takamatsu Castle ruins and scores of pine trees. The castle and park are..

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About Takamatsu

Takamatsu is a port city on Japan’s Shikoku Island. It’s known for the sprawling Ritsurin Garden, with a teahouse, koi ponds, landscaped hills and pine forests. To the east, atop Mount Yashima, Yashima-ji Temple offers panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea. Nearby, Shikoku Village is an open-air museum with a collection of historical buildings from around the island. To the south are the hot springs of Shionoe.