Best Tourist Spots In Takamatsu

Picturesque Night Cherry Blossoms Of Three Michelin-starred Garden You Should See OnceRitsurin Garden

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.

The Scenery Of People Going To & Fro And A Shadow Art Changing Every MomentOgi Port

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.

Delicious Shaved Ice After Taking OnsenBussyozan Onsen Tenpyouyu (Hot Spring)

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.

Photogenic Rose Arch In Front Of Seto Inland SeaTakamatsu Port

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.

Great Observatory Of Autumn Colors And Seto Inland SeaYashima

A tourist spot Yashima is located only 20 min by car from the center part of Takamatsu. From the mountain top observatory, you can see the great view of red autumn colors and blue Seto Inland Sea at the same time.◎Yashima is famous for the flat mountain ridge. Access: Yashima Drive Way (it became free road from July in 2017) and toll parking lot is available.

The Night View From 292 Meters High & Fireworks Above The Seto Inland SeaTakamatsu Summer Festival

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.

You Can Meet Cats, Too. A Scenic Shrine Of God For An Easy DeliveryToyotamahime Shrine

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.

Ogi Island Lighthouse, One Of The 50 Best Lighthouses In JapanOgijima Lighthouse

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.

Gorgeous View Of Fall Foliage & Seto Inland Sea At Megijima IslandWashigamine Observatory

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.

Photogenic Piano Art '20th Century Recall'20th Century Recall

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.

Refreshing Blue Scenery From An Observatory For Seto Inland SeaYukaku-tei

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.

The First Tap Welcoming Visitors To KagawaTakamatsu Airport

Arriving at Takamatsu Airport, why don't you taste the stock soup for udon noodle here at first? On the second floor, toward the international boarding gate.

Wisteria Shrine Filled Up With Wisteria FlowersFujio Hachiman Shrine

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.

Have A Stunning View All To Yourself! The Seascape From A Silent ObservatoryOgijima Observatory

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.

Romantic Breakwater Located On The Edge Of White BeachKoibito Misaki (Lovers Cape)

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.

Art Tour At Megijima Island Accessible In 20 Min From TakamatsuMagijima Island Art Tour

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.

Kagawa's Celebrated Tree! A Large Trellis Of 'Peacock Wisteria'Iwata Shrine

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.

Beautiful Cherry Blossom Passage Lined With Stone Lanterns Ryuo Park

Ryuo Park located in Ryuman Pond is well-known as a cherry blossom viewing spot. Lined with stone lanterns, a passage with cherry blossom tunnel is like floating on the pond. You can see very beautiful scenery that you can't expect from outside the pond.◎Parking area is near the entrance of the passage.

A Beautiful Five-Storied Pagoda Colored With Cherry BlossomsHonenji Temple

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.

To The Shining Sea Of Setouchi! A Photogenic Art 'Walking Ark'Walking Ark

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.