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Things to see in Takamatsu (Japan): 72 places and when to go
Takamatsu is a city in Japan with around 334,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 72 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Mountains (16), Hiking (15). The best known are Great Seto Bridge, Marugame Castle and Chichu Art Museum. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 34.3447, 134.0448
- Population
- About 334,000
- Places
- 72 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Mountains (16) · Hiking (15) · Temples (13) · Museums and art (8) · With kids (7)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 111 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Ryūō, at 1,060 m.
What to see in Takamatsu
The places in and around Takamatsu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great Seto BridgeSeries of double deck bridges connecting the Japanese islands of Honshū and Shikoku22 km
- Marugame CastleCastle in Japan23 km
- Chichu Art MuseumMuseum in Japan13 km
- Kotohira-gūShinto shrines in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan28 km
- Takamatsu CastleCastle in Takamatsu, Kagawa prefecture, Japan784 m
- Teshima Art MuseumMuseum in Japan17 km
- Zentsū-jiShingon temple in Zentsūji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 75 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage28 km
- Yashima-jiShingon temple in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 84 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage5.4 km
- Mount IinoMountain in Kagawa prefecture, Japan20 km
- Sanuki Kokubun-jiShingon temple in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 80 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage10 km
- Ōkubo-jiShingon temple in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 88 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage23 km
- Shikoku MuraMuseum in Takamatsu, Japan6.0 km
- Yakuri-jiShingon temple in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 85 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage8.9 km
- Mount ZōzuMountain in Japan29 km
- The Kagawa MuseumMuseum in Takamatsu, Japan960 m
- Shiromine-jiShingon temple in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 81 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage11 km
- Nagao-jiTendai temple in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 87 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage15 km
- Dofuchi StraitStrait in Shodoshima, Japan20 km
- Lee Ufan MuseumMuseum in Japan13 km
- Mount GokenMountain in Japan9.1 km
- Shimotsui-Seto BridgeBridge in Japan24 km
- Mount WashuMountain in Japan24 km
- Konzō-ji TempleTendai Jimon temple in Zentsūji, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 76 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage26 km
- Brazilian Park Washuzan HighlandAmusement park in Shimotsui, Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, Japan25 km
And the other 48, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, Ando Museum, Teshima Yokoo House, Hishionogogendai Museum
- Nature: Daisenzan, Mount Kotohira, Mount Ryūō, Mount Ōsa, Mount Otaki, Mount Inari, Mount Iwaseo, Mount Jōganji, Katsuga Yama, Mount Kiyama, Kurakake Yama, Mount Yahazu, Nakazu Banshō-en
- With kids: Shikoku Aquarium, New Yashima Aquarium, NEW REOMA WORLD, Twenty Four Eyes Movie Studio, Rescue Cat Cafe CATLOAF
- Temples: Otaki-ji Temple, Saikō-ji Temple, Hanjō-in Temple, Sanbō-ji Temple
- Hot springs: Naoshima Bath "I♥︎湯", I love Yu 直島銭湯「I♥湯」, Setouchi Onsen Tamanoyu, Vessel Ōuchinoyu, Yoshino Yu
- Architecture: Ogijima Lighthouse
- Food and drink: Setouchi Beer
- Hiking: Shikoku Pilgrimage 73rd Shusshakaji - 74th Kōyamaji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 74th Kōyamaji - 75th Zentsūji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 75th Zentsūji - 76th Konzōji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 76th Konzōji - 77th Dōryūji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 77th Dōryūji - 78th Gōshōji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 78th Gōshōji - 79th Tennōji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 79th Tennōji - 80th Sanuki Kokubunji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 80th Sanuki Kokubunji - 81st Shiromineji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 81st Shiromineji - 82nd Negoroji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 82nd Negoroji - 83rd Ichinomiyaji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 83rd Ichinomiyaji - 84th Yashimaji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 84th Yashimaji - 85th Yakuriji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 85th Yakuriji - 86th Shidoji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 86th Shidoji - 87th Nagaoji, Shikoku Pilgrimage 87th Nagaoji - 88th Ōkuboji
When to go to Takamatsu
The best time to visit Takamatsu is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:57
- FebBest time10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:48
- JunPossible14:17
- JulPossible14:05
- AugPossible13:17
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:10
- DecPossible9:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. In April, 72 of the 72 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Takamatsu
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Takamatsu?
The best known: Great Seto Bridge, Marugame Castle, Chichu Art Museum, Kotohira-gū, Takamatsu Castle. In all, 72 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Takamatsu?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Takamatsu?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 111 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Takamatsu as the destination and these 72 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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