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Takamatsu

Coastal city in northern Shikoku

About Takamatsu
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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

Mugs Cafe

Mugs Cafe

Anonymous

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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Cafe Kuguri

Cafe Kuguri

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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..

Places to stay in Takamatsu

Chisun Inn Takamatsu

Chisun Inn Takamatsu

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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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