Takamatsu City: Walking the Gateway of Shikoku and the Sacred Ground of Sanuki Udon

Takamatsu City: Shikoku's Largest Commercial City and Rich Food Culture

Takamatsu City, the prefectural capital of Kagawa Prefecture, is one of Shikoku's largest cities with a population of approximately 420,000. Facing the Seto Inland Sea and prospering as a transportation hub connecting Honshu, Awaji Island, and Shikoku, it is rich in tourism resources including Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu Castle ruins (Tamamo Park), and access to Seto Inland Sea islands.

Takamatsu Central Shopping District

"Takamatsu Central Shopping District" is one of Japan's longest class arcade shopping districts at approximately 2.7 kilometers in total length. Diverse shops line the arcade including restaurants using local ingredients, fashion shops, and long-established confectionery stores, also serving as a daily life space for local residents.

Center of Udon Culture

Numerous famous Sanuki udon restaurants are concentrated in Takamatsu city. "Udon Taxi," a taxi tourism themed on Sanuki udon, is also popular. Drivers guide you to their favorite udon restaurants.

Takamatsu Port and Seto Inland Sea Islands

Takamatsu Port is the base for Seto Inland Sea tourism with ferries departing to Naoshima, Teshima, Shodoshima, Megijima, and others. Tourist facilities including "Takamatsu Port Passenger Terminal" are also developed around the port.

Access

From Honshu, approximately 1 hour from Okayama by JR Seto Ohashi Line (Rapid Marine Liner). Highway buses operate from various locations including Osaka, Kobe, Okayama, and Matsuyama.