Area Map
Urban district and suburbs
The city center is the gateway to Shikoku and the face of Takamatsu. The area is filled with a wide variety of attractions including shopping and gourmet experiences and also the historical, cultural and artistic features of Takamatsu. You can stroll about in free moments during your trip using the trains and buses. Find your own favorite spots. If you explore the side streets, you can discover a different side of Takamatsu.
Megijima / Ogijima
Megijima and Ogijima, two islands located side-by-side off the coast of Takamatsu, can be easily accessed by ferry from Takamatsu Port. Megijima is also known as Onigashima. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the islands, appreciate the contemporary artwork of The Setouchi Triennale and stroll through the narrow alleys and the terraced communities that appear like fish scales.
Goshikidai
Goshikidai Pleateu translates as the five-color lava plateau. As its name implies, it consists of five peaks: Konomine (red), Kiinomine (yellow), Kuromine (black), Aomine (blue), and Shiramine (white). Enjoy driving the Goshikidai Skyline running from south to north, with its beautiful views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Kinashi / Kokubunji
Kinashi and Kokubunji are the largest pine bonsai production areas in Japan. Many domestic and overseas bonsai fans visit these places known as the home of Takamatsu bonsai. Bonsai gardens and fields are located in residential districts and are a part of the community. Enjoy viewing gardens and making bonsai.
Busshozan / Ichinomiya
Busshozan prospered in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a temple town of Honenji, the family temple dedicated to the feudal lord of Takamatsu. The historic Onari-Kaido Highway that stretches through the town is dotted with cafes and general stores in renovated traditional Japanese houses. It’s a hideaway where a modern atmosphere blends into a quaint traditional charm of the area.
"There are several temples and shrines loved by local people in Ichinomiya, including Ichinomiya Temple, which is one of the temples of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Shikoku. It is in the area along the Kotoden Kotohira Line, as is Bushozan."
Yashima / Aji / Mure
Yashima’s historic highlights that capture your imagination include Yashimaji Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, ancient castle ruins, and the historic battlefield of the Genpei War. The sunset from the top of Mt. Yashima is spectacular. Mt.Gokenzan, which lies between the areas of Aji and Mure, is one of Japan’s leading stone production areas. The Aji Stone quarried here is called the diamond of granite and is highly valued. You can also visit the filming locations of a very popular movie, “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World,” also known as “Socrates in Love,” while in Aji.
Shionoe
Located at the southern end of the city of Takamatsu, Shionoe is a hot spring area known as Takamatsu’s Onsen Retreat. Legend has it that the renowned Buddhist priest Gyoki (668-749) discovered it, and Kukai (774-835), also known posthumously as Kobo Daishi, made it known as a place for a hot-spring cure. The rich nature of Shionoe surrounded by mountains will heal your body and soul with cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, and autumn leaves in fall.
Kagawa / Konan
The Kagawa/Konan area is next to the Koto River flowing through central Kagawa Prefecture. It is a prosperous agricultural area thanks to its fertile land and abundant water resources. There are spots that you can visit when waiting to board your plane as it is located near Takamatsu Airport, and there are also spots you can enjoy with your family.
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Features
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- 散策 アート 注目観光スポット
- Stroll around the spots! Experience Modernist architecture and works in Takamatsu, the city of art.
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- アート 文化・伝統
- Consider the wood and make George Nakashima-branded furniture.
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- 文化・伝統 体験 交通
- Know about it before getting on: The secret of the local railroad Kotoden
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- 文化・伝統 グルメ
- I visited a greenhouse of Sanuki no Mezame, which cultivates asparagus, a seasonal spring vegetable beloved by people in Kagawa.
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- 散策 豊かな自然 体験 注目観光スポット
- The Eight Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Takamatsu City
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- Go strawberry picking to eat as many fully, ripe strawberries as you can.
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List of the most popular sightseeing spots
Ritsurin Garden, Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Ritsurin Garden is a stroll garden of the daimyo style, the largest of its kind among Japan's Cultural Property Gardens designated as Special Places of Scenic Beauty.
The garden was created by generations of the Lords of Takamatsu Matsudaira and the ponds and miniature hills are so beautifully and artfully laid out that each step reveals a new view.
Yashima Mountain Top
Yashima, a roof-shaped lava plateau, is also famous as a battlefield of the Genpei Battle. The view of Takamatsu City and the calm Seto Inland Sea dotted with beautiful small islands from the top of this mountain is a must-see. There are many more sights to see, Such as Yashimaji Temple, which is the 84th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, the New Yashima Aquarium, which is a rare sight in the world because it is constructed on top of a mountain.
SHIKOKUMURA MUSEUM
An outdoor museum at the foot of Yashima, exhibiting old houses and historic buildings, including government-designated Important Cultural Properties that have been relocated and restored. In addition to introductions to New Year's decorations and other seasonal decoration customs, the museum also features the Shikoku Mura Gallery designed by Tadao Ando and Shikokumura Waraya and the Shikokumura Cafe, which makes use of a Western-style residence transported here from Kobe.
Takamatsu Art Museum
The museum conveniently located adjacent to the main shopping district is an artistic building with a modern style and a quaint atmosphere. The museum houses approximately 1,700 works on three themes: post-war contemporary Japanese art, world art from the 20th and the 21st centuries (prints) and art from Kagawa (crafts).
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 80th Sacred Spot, Kokubunji Temple
The temple has well-preserved ruins from the Nara Era when it was founded. It is the only temple in Shikoku whose entire former grounds are designated a Special Historic Site by the government. Black pines are planted in the vast grounds of the temple.
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