Ritsurin Garden is one of Japan's finest. 75 acres of sculpted pines and lotus ponds. Takamatsu is the gateway to Naoshima and the Seto art islands. And the udon here is the real deal. Sanuki udon, firm and chewy, eaten at no-frills shops across the city.
What Takamatsu is known for
Top-rated in Takamatsu
Godhand
5.0restaurant
Late-night udon spot with a cult following, known for slightly irregular, chewy handmade noodles.
Naoshima Island
4.7landmark
Sake to Sakana
4.7restaurant
Specialty sake bar with an extensive list of Kagawa brews and perfectly paired small plates.
Kinashi Bonsai Village
4.8culture
Largest bonsai production area in Japan.
Ritsurin Garden
4.5garden
Well-known 1700s garden featuring formal landscaping, ponds, bridges, a teahouse & a boat ride.
Kotohiragu
4.5shrine
Located halfway up Mount Zōzu, this Shinto shrine is associated with sailors & ship transport.
Teshima Art Museum
4.6museum
Concrete shell museum with one living-water artwork and open-sky views over Seto Inland Sea terraces.
Legends of Naruto
4.5landmark
Naruto derives its name from the tidal current that rushes through the narrow strait between Cape Magosaki on Shikoku and Awaji Island’s Cape Tozaki.