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Takamatsu

Coastal city in northern Shikoku

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Things to do in Takamatsu

Upcoming Takamatsu Events

Setouchi Triennale 2025

Setouchi Triennale 2025

Apr 18th - Nov 9th

Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renowned..

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Ritsurin Autumn Illumination 2025

Ritsurin Autumn Illumination 2025

Nov 21st - Nov 30th

To celebrate the stunning fall foliage at Kagawa's Ritsurin Garden, an autumn illumination event will be held for 10 days.

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Where to eat in Takamatsu

Cafe Kuguri

Cafe Kuguri

Anonymous

Cafe Kuguri is a great little cafe just west of the city center. Coffee and desserts are available all day, as well as morning and..

Take 5

Take 5

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Take 5 is a delicious little burger cafe in the heart of Takamatsu City. Possibly the best burger to be had in the city and located..

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Rana Coffee, Yashima

Rana Coffee, Yashima

Peter Sidell

On the Yashima Plateau near Takamatsu in Kagawa prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island, Rana is a cosy cafe with a good range..

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Places to stay in Takamatsu

Chisun Inn Takamatsu

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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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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