Takamatsu Travel Guide

  Site of the Battle of Yashima
by Rabbityama
 
  • Site of the Battle of Yashima
      Site of the Battle of Yashima
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  • Henro at Yashima Temple
      Henro at Yashima Temple
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  • Takamatsu City
      Takamatsu City
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  • Yashima Temple
      Yashima Temple
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  • Shrine Dedicated to the Yashima Badger
      Shrine Dedicated to the Yashima Badger
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The Ruins of Takamatsu Castle

The Ruins of Takamatsu Castle, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  The ruins of Takamatsu Castle are what form Tamamo Park. The original castle was built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa. This castle is famous in Japan for being one of the few coastal castles in the country. Although the castle itself no longer remains, there are two turrets... 

Yashima Island

Yashima Island, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  Yashima Island is famous for two things: Yashima Temple and the Battle of Yashima during the Genpei Wars.Yashima Temple was built during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) and is number 84 of Shikoku's famous 88 temples (the numbers are not rankings, they mark the order in... 

Ritsurin Garden

Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  Ritsurin Garden is one of the largest gardens in Japan, and it is also one of the most beautiful!The original garden was constructed by the Lord of the Sanuki (the rulers of northern Shikoku at the time) during the 16th century, but changes were made and features were added... 

Yoshitsune's Pine Tree

Yoshitsune's Pine Tree, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  Near Yashima Station there is a small area with a pine tree beside a small shrine. The pine tree is famous, because it is believed to be the spot where Yoshitsune, the leader of the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War, rested prior to the Battle at Yashima. It is said that... 

Tamamo Park (the ruins of Takamatsu Castle)

Tamamo Park (the ruins of Takamatsu Castle), Takamatsu

 bebejepang Says:  Tamamo Park is place of the ruins of Takamatsu Castle. Not so big park, but it is good to take a time here, especialy on sakura-time. Entrance fee is 200 yen. 

Ritsurin park

Ritsurin park, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  Nice gardens here. Well worth taking a leisurely stroll around the grounds. 

Tamamo park

Tamamo park, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  Worth a wander in to see the gardens and the ruins of the castle. 

Ritsurin-koen

Ritsurin-koen, Takamatsu

 davidlop Says:  This is the biggest garden I saw in Japan (I know, it is not the biggest, but I didn't visit all Japan gardens :), it takes more than two hours to walk by (in a hot day). There's also a small museum inside, but please, don't miss the nice views you may find from some... 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

Daimaru hotel: Standard Business hotel

Daimaru hotel: Standard Business hotel, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  I stayed in this hotel, as the company that employed me when I first came to Japan was based in Takamatsu.It was fairly standard business accommodation, at about 5000 yen a night, but I had no complaints. 

Restaurants  

The local specialty: Sanuki Udon

The local specialty: Sanuki Udon, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  Sanuki udon is the local delicacy and it's definitely worth a try; it's delicious! There are restaurants all over, but for a convenient location, there is one in the Yashima area near Yashima temple and the Yashima Aquarium. It's on the street with the souvenir shops; the... 

Tenmaya: BEER!

Tenmaya: BEER!, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  There's an excellent value beer garden on top of the Temmaya department store, I spent a very happy five hours there ripping through enormous quantities of beer.Great place and excellent value at around 3500 yen for 4 hours. 

Various: Udon noodle shops

Various: Udon noodle shops, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  Kagawa and Takamatsu are good places to sample Udon noodles. Not only are they cheap, but you can also fill up for not much.Sanuki (the old name for Kagawa) udon is famous throughout Japan, and you may even see the odd bus tour come into town with people coming solely to... 

Sakaeda: Try a cheap local noodle bar

Sakaeda: Try a cheap local noodle bar, Takamatsu

 davidlop Says:  This is not a gourmet place, but if you want to feel like a japaneese, sure you will! Very cheap fast japaneese food (i.e. noodles with a variety of soups and some tempuras) in a single room 3 long shared tables restaurant. Mainly visited by students (there's a big high... 

Transportation  

Getting Around Takamatsu

Getting Around Takamatsu, Takamatsu

 Rabbityama Says:  Getting to Takamatsu is easy, because you can take the Marine Liner from Okayama on the mainland.The main attractions in Takamatsu can all be reached by train.Tamamo Park is just outside Takamatsu Station.Ritsurin Garden is located nearby Ritsurin Kitaguchi Station.Yashima... 

Train connections

Train connections, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  Takamatsu is a useful train junction. From here you can get long distance express trains bound for Okayama on Honshu, and the other three main centres on Shikoku, Kochi, Tokushima and Matsuyama. 

To Osaka

To Osaka, Takamatsu

 salisbury3933 Says:  There is a fast ferry that plies the route from Takamatsu to Osaka leaving from Takamatsu port. It costs around 5000 yen, and does the trip in around two and a half hours. 

Favorites  

Free internet access

Free internet access, Takamatsu

 beornot2be Says:  Free internet access availible at I-PAL language center. My fondest memory from Takamastu most be the experience of the typhoon nr. 21 on 29th September 2004. 

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 Free internet access availible at I-PAL language center. My fondest memory from Takamastu most be the experience of the typhoon nr. 21 on 29th September 2004. 

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Historical Takamatsu

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 For many visitors, Takamatsu is simply a trip to Ritsurin Garden. Although the garden is certainly worth a visit, Takamatsu's historical value extends well beyond the garden. Yashima is the area in... 

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Takamatsu

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 The first company that employed me when I was in Japan had its head office in Takamatsu, so I spent a week there in training, and frequently visited thereafter, both to catch up with friends, and for... 

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One day visit

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 This city has a remarcable japaneese garden, among an interesting noodle restaurant (Sakaeda), where you may flood yourself with a big Sanuki udon (thick noodles) bowl for a fist of Yen (300 or less).... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Takamatsu. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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