Takamatsu & surrounds
#TAKAMATSU.
Located on the island of Shikoku, Takamatsu is largely overlooked despite there being plenty to see and do including waterfront strolls, gardens, castle ruins, and temples.
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Highlights - Takamatsu Station: Alight at Takamatsu Station for Takamatsu Symbol Tower (pictured), Sunport Fountain, Tamamo Pier Lighthouse, and Takamatsu Castle Park.
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Highlights - Ritsurin-Kōen-Kitaguchi Station: Alight at Ritsurin-Kōen-Kitaguchi Station for Ritsurin Gardens.
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Highlights - Kotoden-Yashima Station: Alight at Kotoden-Yashima Station for Yashima Shrine, Shikoku Village, Yashima Temple and Shishi-no-Reigan Observation Deck (via Yashima-Sanjo Shuttle Bus).
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Getting around: JR trains service parts of Takamatsu with local transportation services offering more in depth coverage of the city. For more information on local transport around the city of Takamatsu see the following website:
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#Day trips from Takamatsu.
For those wishing to explore beyond the Takamatsu city area, the following places can make for great day trips.
1. Kotohira.
Lying just over a half hour by Shinkansen from Takamatsu is the town of Kotohira. The town is not only easily accessible for those wishing to take a short day trip out of Takamatsu but is also home to the impressive Kotohira Shrine.
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Journey Duration: Around 35 to 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Takamatsu Station.
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Highlights: Kotoro > Konpira Omotesando > Kotohira Shrine > Goriyakuya (souvenir/gift shop)
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Rail Pass: The JR Pass is valid for travel (on JR Lines) between Takamatsu and Kotohira.