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Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
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Language
Japanese
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Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
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Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
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Typical Duration
12-13 nights
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Price Range
From $8,750 pp
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
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Gateway to Japan's Seto Inland Sea with access to historic temples, traditional arts, and the famous Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's most celebrated landscape gardens.
Cruises that visit Takamatsu
Build Your Day in Takamatsu
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 8:00 PM
Usually about 12 hours ashore
Getting around:
Ritsurin Garden
2 hours is the perfect length of time to do the North and South walk.
Kotohiragu
Nice spot to spend 2-3 hours.
Udon Baka Ichidai
If I lived in the area, I would eat here at least once a week, if not more.
Udon Honjin Yamadaya Main Branch
Beautiful setting, amazing food!
YouMe Town Takamatsu
Superb local mall with good prices and everything you need.
🕐 Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Takamatsu Castle Park
The 200 yen scavenger stamp hunt was fun!
Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu
They bake chicken thighs in a special oven with unique spices.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Merikenya Takamatsu Ekimae
Nice enough to let us get food.
AEON MALL TAKAMATSU
Big mall, 3 floor.
🕐 Open · Closes 9 PM
Waraya
The perfect setting to enjoy a memorable and satisfying meal.
Sanuki Udon Ueharaya
With no fancy layouts & fuss, you just pick, pay, eat & go.
MITSUKOSHI Takamatsu Store
You can find most of the things you need here, except for very high fashion.
🕐 Open · Closes 7 PM
Udon Sakaeda
I would go there again.
Marugame-machi Green
Large area with variety of stores and restaurants.
🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM
Takamatsu Port
We visited during the Setouchi Triennale and it was organized pretty well.
Takamatsu Symbol Tower
5/5 OBSERVATION DECK Head up to the 29th floor.
Yashima Temple
Lots of souvenirs available.
Mendokoro Wataya Takamatsu shop
Great spot to eat at and very simple to get in as well!
Shikoku Village
Great outdoor museum that takes around 1-2 hours to complete.
Maritime Plaza Takamatsu
unique shops and restaurants are inside as well.
🕐 Open · Closes 9 PM
Udon Bou
You really just eat and go.
Kikugetsutei
Pay the extra few dollars, enjoy a tea and check out the garden in the back!
Kitahama Alley
Cute little shops with lots of small independent artists.
🕐 Open now
Kagawa Museum
Especially the third floor interactive area!
TAKAMATSU ORNE
Many clothing shops, lifestyle shops and home decor.
🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM
Onigashima Island Cave.
It’s definitely an unique experience
Takamatsu Marugame-machi shopping district
Probably the most crowded shopping street in Takamatsu.
🕐 Open now
Takamatsu Central Shopping Street
Some great local shops and not too touristy.
🕐 Open · Closes 8 PM
Shishi-no-Reigan
It is free to go anywhere around except an aquarium.
Nagasaki no Hana
underrated beautiful place
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Breathtaking sculptures both in the garden and in a large “shed”.
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Takamatsujō tenshudai-ato site
The garden is beautiful.
Bar Tabi
One of the best Bars I ever have been.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6:57 PM
Bar Tabishiki
The staffs are as high quality as the drinks served here.
🕐 Closed · Opens 6:57 PM
Walking Ark
Interesting art sculpture
shamrock
Incredible depth and knowledge of whiskey by the bar owner.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM
グリル ア ターブル
Highlights include the teppanyaki salmon with a delicious asparagus?
Takamatsu Hyogomachi Shopping Street
It’s clean, well-organized, and comfortable in any weather.
🕐 Open 24 hours
Takeikannonji
Quiet and meditative.
ushitora yagura
Cute castle tower, but you can't enter
Melobar
A pleasant little cozy bar with good music, good drinks and friendly staff!
🕐 Closed · Opens 6 PM
Chiba
The bartender can speak good English and is very friendly.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5 PM
Amazon
fantastic bar, excellent bar tender who knew all drinks off by heart.
Takamatsu Tamachi Shopping Street
Lots of locals on bicycles but the walkway is wide enough for all to use.
🕐 Open 24 hours
Mizute-gomon (Takamatsu Castle Ruins)
uni elixirs bar
Good vibes, good drinks, good bartenders.
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 PM
KARAOKE & BAR『R.B.P』
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 8 PM
おたくBAR 白chu夢
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 7 PM
Women's Only Bar Ajisai
Delicious drinks, calm welcoming atmosphere and I highly recommend the food.
🕐 Closed · Opens 5:30 PM
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Takamatsu
Takamatsu serves as a port of call for cruise travelers exploring Japan's Seto Inland Sea region, with two premium cruise lines—PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Silversea—offering voyages through these culturally rich waters. Most cruises calling here span 12 nights, with peak travel occurring in March and May when spring weather makes exploring the region particularly appealing. From Takamatsu, ships typically visit nearby ports including Busan, Itsukushima, Toba, Karatsu, and Osaka, creating an excellent opportunity to experience multiple facets of Japan and Korea in a single voyage.
Stepping ashore in Takamatsu, you'll discover a city that beautifully blends traditional Japanese heritage with modern vitality. The port's proximity to iconic attractions like Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest landscape gardens, and easy access to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea make it an enriching stop for culture-minded travelers. Whether you're exploring local temples, sampling regional cuisine, or simply soaking in the authentic atmosphere of this charming port city, Takamatsu offers a memorable glimpse into the heart of Japan.
Stepping ashore in Takamatsu, you'll discover a city that beautifully blends traditional Japanese heritage with modern vitality. The port's proximity to iconic attractions like Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest landscape gardens, and easy access to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea make it an enriching stop for culture-minded travelers. Whether you're exploring local temples, sampling regional cuisine, or simply soaking in the authentic atmosphere of this charming port city, Takamatsu offers a memorable glimpse into the heart of Japan.
Cruise Lines at Takamatsu
- Emerald Cruises (7 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (5 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Takamatsu known for?
Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture, known for Ritsurin Garden, fresh seafood, and Sanuki Udon.
What are the top attractions in Takamatsu?
Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu Castle remains, and waterfront views along the Seto Inland Sea.
How can I reach Takamatsu?
By plane to Takamatsu Airport, ferries and trains connect to Shikoku; the Seto Ohashi Bridge links the island.
What makes Ritsurin Garden unique?
A historic landscape garden spanning 75 hectares with 13 hills and 6 ponds.