Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese
Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
Typical Duration
12-13 nights
Price Range
From $8,750 pp
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
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
(Saw ducks, cranes and shags) Make sure you visit when you are in Takamatsu.
Closed · Opens 6 AM
Udon Baka Ichidai
The food is delicious, and there's no wait on weekdays around 9:00.
Closed · Opens 6 AM
Chichibugahama Beach
Great place to swim and Amazing for sunsets.
Open 24 hours
Udon Honjin Yamadaya Main Branch
The food is delicious, probably some of the best udon I had in Japan!
Closed · Opens 10 AM
YouMe Town Takamatsu
A spacious shopping mall in Takamatsu, Shikoku.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Takamatsu Castle Park
A historical site of Takamatsu Castle near the sea.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu
Please come early as there are long queues during weekend dinner peak hours.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Merikenya Takamatsu Ekimae
For top notch quality udon and broth this is something Takamatsu can boast.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
AEON MALL TAKAMATSU
Good for kids and clothes shopping.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Waraya
The white fish tempura (kisu /Japanese smelt) was especially delicous.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Sanuki Udon Ueharaya
Delicious udon and tempura, self service, reasonable price.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Mon
MITSUKOSHI Takamatsu Store
You can find most of the things you need here, except for very high fashion.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Takamatsu Port
Takagi san ferry goes from here to Tonosho, very recommend!
Marugame-machi Green
Takamatsu's coolest place where small city charm meets big city lights.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Tsurumaru
The noodles are chewy, the soup is umami, everything is good.
Closed · Opens 8 PM Mon
Takamatsu Symbol Tower
Takamatsu Night Views from Takamatsu Symbol Tower 29th floor.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Yashima Temple
Authentic Japanese experience.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
Shikoku Village
Highly recommended if you like learning about Japanese culture.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
Maritime Plaza Takamatsu
unique shops and restaurants are inside as well.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Ranmaru
My best meal in Takamatsu, the young chicken is so juicy and tastes so good.
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Musashi no Mori Coffee Takamatsu Rainbow Road
Delicious breakfast and great environment.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Udon Bou
The tsukemen was very tasty and the noodles perfect size and chewiness.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Kawafuku
probably the best noodles i had in takamatsu, and great prices too!
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Seafood Umaimonya HAMAKAIDOH Kajiyamachi Store
Excellent sushi at amazing prices—highly recommend!
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Chuo Park
The park was filled with young locals in kimonos.
Open 24 hours
Minami Coffee
The coffee is good, prices are cheap, and the service is excellent.
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Takeuchi Shokudo
It's quite tasty, simple, cheap, and filling.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
Kagawa Museum
Exhibits focusing on regional history
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Takamatsu Harbor Tamamo Pier Lighthouse (Seto Shirube)
Lighthouse located about 15 mins on foot from Takamatsu Station.
Open 24 hours
TAKAMATSU ORNE
A nice one stop option for shopping in Takamatsu.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Mahoroba
Tasty food and friendly service at a reasonable price.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Mon
Myojinmaru Takamatsu (Straw-Grilled Bonito Restaurant)
Excellent food, comfortable environment
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Onigashima Island Cave.
It's a very interesting cave with the old Japanese folktale.
Closed · Opens 7:40 AM
焼肉イトーロインすき焼亭
Warm services from the staff, very tasty beef and totally worth the price
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Tenkatsu
Highly recommended to eat here, the food is very fresh and awesome.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Umie
Pretty cafe with nice japanese/western style cafe dishes.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Takamatsu Marugame-machi shopping district
Probably the most crowded shopping street in Takamatsu.
Takamatsu Central Shopping Street
Some great local shops and not too touristy.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Yashimaru - Yashima Mountaintop Communal Facility
Closed · Opens 9 AM
Umimachi Shopping Street
Closed · Opens 10 AM
Honkaku Teuchi Moriya Shinborutawa Ten
The flavor and portion size are outstanding.
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Nagasaki no Hana
Open 24 hours
Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Book a visit with the excellent guided tour in English & Japanese.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue
Takamatsujō tenshudai-ato site
Closed · Opens 7 AM
Bar Tabi
Good foods good drinks good toilet
Open · Closes 4:07 AM
Bar Tabishiki
Very nicely designed bar, very unique in Takamatsu.
Open · Closes 4:07 AM
Walking Ark
Open 24 hours
Ryotei Nicho
Awesome the authentic Japanese restaurant.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Karaoke Bar Bacchus
They have an all you can drink menu and play Show-era songs.
Closes soon · 3 AM
Kasyo Restaurant
We had a pleasant dinner and were able to discuss in the quiet atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
shamrock
Incredible selection of 4000 whiskeys.
Closed · Opens 7 PM Mon
Takamatsu Hyogomachi Shopping Street
Open 24 hours
VITAMIN COFFEE
Excellent coffee and pastry, great design and ambience.
Closed · Opens 10 AM
ARSENAL Coffee Roasters
Very nice atmosphere, tasteful coffee, delicious peanutbutter toast.
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
Takeikannonji
Open 24 hours
Takamatsu Base Cafe
Dine-in·No delivery
ushitora yagura
Open 24 hours
Seto
That was one of the best foods I ever had in Japan!
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
KanaTan
Kind chef-owner (who speaks some English), healthy food, sweet ambience.
Closed · Opens 11 AM Mon
ABUKU COFFEE ＆ LATTEART
This is the best latte I’ve had in Japan so far.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Melobar
The owner, the crowd and the beer selection are great !!!
Closed · Opens 6 PM
鬼ヶ島海水浴場
Bistro Myu Than Myu
Chef and waitress made us feel at home, and service was excellent.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
Koshiri Beach Resort
Picnics·Dogs allowed
Chiba
Had a great time here whilst waiting for my spot at Ikkaku.
Closed · Opens 5 PM Mon
Aura French Restaurant
Absolutely astonishing cooking at this delightful restaurant.
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
親切な青鬼くん
Open 24 hours
Amazon
Great place and I will continue to visit as long as I live/visit Takamatsu.
Mizute-gomon (Takamatsu Castle Ruins)
Closed · Opens 7 AM
浦生海岸
Matsu
... are a group of 8 people and we took all the seats in the restaurant.
Closed · Opens 6 PM
ザ・マイルストーン
Reservations required·All you can drink·Great cocktails
Closed · Opens 5 PM
Daimatobakaisuiyoku Beach
Wonderful Takamatsu ❤️🐟🍺🗾
海水池
Open 24 hours
HMB(髭眼鏡帽子)
Great cocktails
JUNE COFFEE TAKAMATSU
Highly recommend this lovely little cafe to anyone visiting Takamatsu.
Closed · Opens 8 AM
茶寮 藍
Reservations required
Closed · Opens 4 PM Mon
にけんどなり
Closes soon · 3 AM
Vault(ヴォールト)
Outside food allowed
Open · Closes 3:57 AM
Oi Swimming Beach
It’s beautiful but unfortunately swimming here will not be so easy.
Oi Beach
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM
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.