Best Tourist Spots In Takamatsu

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An art work '20th Century Recall' is located at Megijima Island, Kagawa Prefecture. A grand piano with sails at seaside, it looks like a sailing boat. What melody does it play? You can enjoy very photogenic art!◎Access: 20 min by ferry from Takamatsu Port. This piano art '20th Century Recall' is located beside the Migijima Port.

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In 20 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu, Megijima Island is the easiest destination for art tours. You can enjoy beautiful art works in concert with peaceful island. And more, for the art works stands very close to the port, you'll find them as soon as you land Megijima Island.◎Access: about 20 min by ferry from Takamatsu. Half a day could be enough to enjoy whole of the island. Inside the island, there're public buses, but rental bicycle or walking are convenient.

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We think the most attractive thing of Setouchi Triennale is the fusion of shining sea and arts. Here in Ogi Island, Walking Ark is very popular art that makes us want to take its photos.

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According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

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At the highest mountain Washigamine in Megijima, the observatory commands a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea, and what's more, fall foliage together. It's one of the things to see when you travel in the islands of Setouchi Area.◎It's located above Onigashima Cave. Access: take a bus to the cave and go up the steps.

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A scenic place you arrive after Yashima Drive Way. The seasonal drink makes us more refreshing. What color do you want to adapt this wonderful blue world?◎You can enjoy walking and make a eating tour around here. I went there on the Golden Week Holidays in May, it wasn't so crowded.

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There's an observatory standing alone in the lush greens you finally arrive after 15 or 20 minutes mountain-walking. You can enjoy seeing the beautiful calm Seto Inland Sea with some ferry boats coming and going without any interruption by other people.◎Access: about a few hundred meters this side of Ogijima Lighthouse, from a sign 'ジイの穴 (Jii no ana) you need to climb about 20 min. Though the roads and steps are equipped, there're some narrow paths hard to walk.

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3 minutes walk from the port, a white sandy beach spreads like an arch. And at its edge, there's a romantic and scenic breakwater called 'Koibito Misaki (Lovers Cape)'. You can enjoy the scenery of Seto Inland Sea to your heart content without any obstructions.◎Access: 3 minutes walk to the north from the port. It could be crowded in summer for it's also a beach for swimming.

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According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

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Rose Garden in Takamatsu Port is not so big, but the location commanding Seto Inland Sea and a big arch of pink rose are very photogenic!◎The best season of roses are from the middle of May to the beginning of June. No admission fee.

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An art work '20th Century Recall' is located at Megijima Island, Kagawa Prefecture. A grand piano with sails at seaside, it looks like a sailing boat. What melody does it play? You can enjoy very photogenic art!◎Access: 20 min by ferry from Takamatsu Port. This piano art '20th Century Recall' is located beside the Migijima Port.

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Ogi-jima Island Lighthouse is unpainted and made from high quality 'Aji Stone' mined in Kagawa. It's selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan. The beautiful Seto Inland Sea makes the symbol of Ogi Island more attractive.◎Access: 15 min by bicycle from Oji Port. You can go on foot, too. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the nice view of Setouchi.

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Honenji Temple is a family temple of Matsudaira, a general of old Takamatsu Clan. The scenery of cherry blossoms coloring the precinct with a five-storied pagoda, is wonderful. Especially, you can see its most beautiful view from the opposite bank of the pond!◎A udon noodle restaurant 'Ryuun' in the precinct is very popular. And you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Busshozan Park next to Honenji Temple.

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The world's first glass lighthouse is called 'Red Lighthouse'. It maintains sea transportation and is a romantic symbol of Takamatsu.

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COPOLI is a cafe of lovely doughnuts! The room has a relaxing atmosphere, so it's nice for a rest during shopping or for sweets time♡

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A designer tells senses of comfort and time that he feels now. I think there is a calm comfort even in an extraordinary room. It's a nice café we can spend a good time.

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You can enjoy strawberry picking at Sky Farm. The strawberries grown in the much of sunlight above the ground are very big and sweet! Even adults can be satisfied with the high quality strawberries!◎There're some other kinds of strawberry, and all of them are delicious. The season is from January to May, reservation required. 13 years old~ 1600yen, 6-12 years old 1200yen, 3-5 years old 800yen

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Nice night view worthy of the special room. It's different from one of the big city, a healing shine you can enjoy.

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The room is luxury but also simple. So I feel very comfortable. My recommended position in the room is on the couch.

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A campsite that can be reached in less than an hour by car from the center of Takamatsu. A campsite with plenty of negative ions, surrounded by beautiful fresh greenery on the banks of the river. The photo is the second campsite. You can refresh your mind and body, the toilet and kitchen are very clean, and the day camp is free, which is too great. However, a carry cart is essential as you walk a little from the parking lot!

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Fujio Hachiman Shrine located at Fujio Mountain, is well known as a great place of wisteria. The highlight is the large wisteria trellis surrounding the parking area with purple, white and pink flowers. And you can find many other places where the wisteria blooming beautifully all over the shrine. ◎The best season starts from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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Iwata Shrine is famous for its 'Peacock Wisteria (Kujaku Fuji)' as one of the celebrated trees in Kagawa. I'm surprised that this wisteria spreads from only a single trunk. And you can feel nice in the shower of beautiful wisteria flowers.◎The best season to see is from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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Busshozan Park is famous as a beautiful place of azalea. Pink, purple and white azalea bloom all over the park, and you can find photogenic places anywhere. I like the azalea tunnel in front of Honen-ji Temple.◎The best season to see starts from the end of April to the beginning of May. There're some parking areas. And the gate near Honen-ji Temple is good to see the azalea.

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This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

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According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

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Ogi-jima Island Lighthouse is unpainted and made from high quality 'Aji Stone' mined in Kagawa. It's selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan. The beautiful Seto Inland Sea makes the symbol of Ogi Island more attractive.◎Access: 15 min by bicycle from Oji Port. You can go on foot, too. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the nice view of Setouchi.

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According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

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Fujio Hachiman Shrine located at Fujio Mountain, is well known as a great place of wisteria. The highlight is the large wisteria trellis surrounding the parking area with purple, white and pink flowers. And you can find many other places where the wisteria blooming beautifully all over the shrine. ◎The best season starts from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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Iwata Shrine is famous for its 'Peacock Wisteria (Kujaku Fuji)' as one of the celebrated trees in Kagawa. I'm surprised that this wisteria spreads from only a single trunk. And you can feel nice in the shower of beautiful wisteria flowers.◎The best season to see is from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

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Fujio Hachiman Shrine located at Fujio Mountain, is well known as a great place of wisteria. The highlight is the large wisteria trellis surrounding the parking area with purple, white and pink flowers. And you can find many other places where the wisteria blooming beautifully all over the shrine. ◎The best season starts from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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Iwata Shrine is famous for its 'Peacock Wisteria (Kujaku Fuji)' as one of the celebrated trees in Kagawa. I'm surprised that this wisteria spreads from only a single trunk. And you can feel nice in the shower of beautiful wisteria flowers.◎The best season to see is from the end of April to the beginning of May.

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You can see the best night view of Kagawa Prefecture and the fireworks above the Seto Inland Sea at the same time from Shishi-no Reigan Observatory. It can command the evening glow before the fireworks, and after that, the great night view of Takamatsu. It's gorgeous spot, isn't it?◎5 min walk from Yashima Mountain Top Parking Area. The parking area requires 300 yen. The Yashima Dive Way was toll road but now it's free. You should except for the traffic jam after the firework.

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Iris Garden located at North Garden Of Ritsurin Koen. There're more than 3000 roots of iris, and you can see the special scene only in June. A little earlier, in late May, you can find the heart-shaped azalea tree with red flowers, too.◎Iris festival and iris root-division lesson are took place. To get more details, please check out the HP of Ritsurin Garden.

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Busshozan means 'mountain with living Buddha', and prospered as a temple town. In summer, as many as 55 thousand of sunflowers color the retro town. Though it's hot, it's a best place for 'summer flower viewing' making you refreshed.◎Access: 5min walk to the south from Busshozan Station. The best season is the end of July to the beginning of August. The local train 'Kotoden' runs beside the sunflower field.

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Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

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At the highest mountain Washigamine in Megijima, the observatory commands a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea, and what's more, fall foliage together. It's one of the things to see when you travel in the islands of Setouchi Area.◎It's located above Onigashima Cave. Access: take a bus to the cave and go up the steps.

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A huge gingko trees of Kagawa Prefecture's natural monument whose age is estimated to be over 600 years old and the height is 33 meters. You can see the golden world of fall foliage all around the trees in autumn. There're lovely Ema ( you can write your wish on Ema and hang in the shrine) of gingko leaves.◎Best season is the first half of November. Free parking lot is available.

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At the highest mountain Washigamine in Megijima, the observatory commands a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea, and what's more, fall foliage together. It's one of the things to see when you travel in the islands of Setouchi Area.◎It's located above Onigashima Cave. Access: take a bus to the cave and go up the steps.

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An art work '20th Century Recall' is located at Megijima Island, Kagawa Prefecture. A grand piano with sails at seaside, it looks like a sailing boat. What melody does it play? You can enjoy very photogenic art!◎Access: 20 min by ferry from Takamatsu Port. This piano art '20th Century Recall' is located beside the Migijima Port.

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A large cave in Magi Island called Oniga-shima (island of ogre). In the large cave like a maze, there are various ogres and art works. A legendary and mysterious cave is an attractive sightseeing spot.◎null

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This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

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According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

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Ogi-jima Island Lighthouse is unpainted and made from high quality 'Aji Stone' mined in Kagawa. It's selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan. The beautiful Seto Inland Sea makes the symbol of Ogi Island more attractive.◎Access: 15 min by bicycle from Oji Port. You can go on foot, too. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the nice view of Setouchi.

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Rose Garden in Takamatsu Port is not so big, but the location commanding Seto Inland Sea and a big arch of pink rose are very photogenic!◎The best season of roses are from the middle of May to the beginning of June. No admission fee.

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You can see the best night view of Kagawa Prefecture and the fireworks above the Seto Inland Sea at the same time from Shishi-no Reigan Observatory. It can command the evening glow before the fireworks, and after that, the great night view of Takamatsu. It's gorgeous spot, isn't it?◎5 min walk from Yashima Mountain Top Parking Area. The parking area requires 300 yen. The Yashima Dive Way was toll road but now it's free. You should except for the traffic jam after the firework.

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Busshozan Onsen is chic and modern hot spring. Its onsen is good of course, and I like its restaurant's shaved ice very much. Even the last spoon makes me happy for its deliciousness.◎They offer shaved ice from May to November.

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Busshozan Park is famous as a beautiful place of azalea. Pink, purple and white azalea bloom all over the park, and you can find photogenic places anywhere. I like the azalea tunnel in front of Honen-ji Temple.◎The best season to see starts from the end of April to the beginning of May. There're some parking areas. And the gate near Honen-ji Temple is good to see the azalea.

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Heike Pond is well known for azalea flowers. Around the pond, there're pink, purple azalea blooming taller than people. What's more, you can see Yashima, a symbol mountain in Takamatsu, in the distance.◎You can visit here together with Busshozan Park, famous for azalea, too. The best season to see: from the end of April to the beginning of May.