The most popular type of udon in Japan, it is characterized by its thick and chewy udon (うどん) noodles. It is named after Sanuki (讃岐国, Sanuki-no-kuni), the former name for Kagawa Prefecture.
Takamatsu Travel Guide
Capital of the Udon Prefecture
The capital city of Kagawa Prefecture (香川県, Kagawa-ken), the city is a great place to try out Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん), the most famous type of Udon (うどん) in Japan.
Named after the area's former name, Sanuki Province (讃岐国, Sanuki-no-kuni), these noodles can come in kake (かけ) or bukkake (ぶっかけ), what sets them apart is their chewiness and smooth texture. There are more than 700 Sanuki Udon restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture, and is considered a holy land for those who love Udon.
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Local Specialties
讃岐うどん
Sanuki Udon
骨付鳥
Honetsuki-dori
Chicken thigh that is served with the drumstick bone still in. It is typically served grilled, and is one of the local specialties of Kagawa Prefecture.
Popular Destinations
Ritsurin Garden is the largest Cultural Property Garden in Japan, and is considered a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. It has received the highest rating of three stars in France’s “Michelin Green Guide Japan”, and is often thought to deserve a spot in Japan’s Three Great Gardens (日本三名園, Nihon San-mei-en) alongside Kanazawa’s Kenrokuen, Mito’s Kairakuen, and Okayama’s Korakuen.
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One of the best places to get a view of the coast in Takamatsu is from the top of Mount Yashima (屋島山, Yashima-san), with the area at the top generally being called Yashima (屋島, lit. Roof Island). The Yashimaru is a stunning observatory whose architecture itself is a work of art that was part of the Setouchi Triennale in 2022. You can also find a beautiful walking path with Ubamegashi (姥目樫, Ubame oak trees) that leads up to the northern tip where you will find the Yukakutei (遊鶴亭)
Getting Around
The primary method of getting around Takamatsu would be via the Kotoden, the local tram network. The Kotoden runs from Takamatsu Station, through the town, and pass the various tourist attractions throughout town. The Kotoden features three lines, which converge at Kawaramachi Station in downtown Takamatsu.
Most places in downtown Takamatsu, like Ritsurin Garden (栗林公園, Ritsurin Kōen), are accessible by Kotoden. Some places, such as Yashima (屋島) would require an additional bus ride. Most large tourist attractions would typically have some sort of public transport connection to the Kotoden network, such as the shuttle bus that runs between the Kotoden Yashima Station and Yashima.
Getting There
小豆島
Shodoshima
The fastest way between Takamatsu and Shodoshima is by the High-Speed Shoshima Ferry that runs between Takamatsu Ferry Terminal and Tonosho Port. It takes 35 minutes, and is about half the time of the regular ferry, and costs ¥1,190 (around ¥490 more than the regular ferry).
Japanese
35 mins
¥1,190
Tonosho Port Ferry Terminal
to
Takamatsu Ferry Terminal
倉敷
Kurashiki
The fastest way to get between Kurashiki and Takamatsu is by taking the JR Sanyo Main Line between Kurashiki Station and Okayama Station, and the Marine Liner between Okayama Station and Takayama Station.
Sanyo Main Line
Towards Okayama Station
JR West
Kurashiki Station
to
Okayama Station
17 mins
¥1,840
Mariner Liner
Towards Takamatsu Station
Okayama Station
to
Takamatsu Station
56 mins
神戸
Kobe
The fastest way to get between Kobe and Takamatsu is by taking the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Kobe Station and Okayama Station, and by taking the Marine Liner between Okayama Station and Takamatsu Station.
Sanyo Shinkansen
Towards Hakata Station
JR West
Shin-Kobe Station
to
Okayama Station
32 mins
¥6,480
Mariner Liner
Towards Takamatsu Station
Okayama Station
to
Takamatsu Station
54 mins
大阪
Osaka
The fastest way between Osaka and Takamatsu is by taking the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka Station and Okayama Station, and taking the Marine Liner between Okayama Station and Takamatsu Station.
Sanyo Shinkansen
Towards Hakata Station
JR West
Shin-Osaka Station
to
Okayama Station
44 mins
¥7,360
Mariner Liner
Towards Takamatsu Station
Okayama Station
to
Takamatsu Station
55 mins
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