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Port of Takamatsu
Takamatsu Port was opened in 1588, built as an internal town harbor at the time of the construction of Takamatsu Castle, which is known as one of the three 'Castles in the Sea' of Japan. Prospering since times of old as a point of contact with regions such as Honshu the remote islands of the Inland Sea, it has played a vital role in linking shipping trade routes between Shikoku and Honshu. Serving as the gateway to Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu Port is the nucleus of the region's development, and is a multi-functional port, handling trading, tourism and industry.
Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area
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- Takamatsu Castle Site (Tamamo-koen Park)
- 5 minutes on foot from Takamatsu Port, this nationally designated historical landmark is one of Japan's three 'Castles on the Sea'. Visitors can feed sea bream in the saltwater moat.
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- Ritsurin Garden (around 15 minutes)
- 750,000m2 in size, this is foremost among the private gardens of the old samurai lords. It is famed for its varied scenery, which is said to change with every step.
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- Megijima and Ogijima
- 20 minutes by boat from Takamatsu Port, Megijima is home to the demon's cave in the legend of Momotaro. The quaint houses and stone steps give the feeling of a far away land.
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- Naoshima
- 1 hour by boat from Takamatsu port, the galleries and works of art dotted around the island beautifully complement its quaint buildings.
Culture
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- Foods >
- Sanuki udon (noodle)
- Sanuki udon features a thick and rather stiff type of udon from Kagawa Prefecture. Sanuki is the historic name for the region. There are more than 800 restaurants in the prefecture which serve Sanuki udon.
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- Sanuki shikki (Sanuki lacquer ware)
- Sanuki shikki ware has been designated as one of Japan’s Traditional Handicrafts. It ranges from room furniture to utility articles such as trays and tea cup saucers.
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- Event >
- Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Oh-shibai (spring)
- Kabuki dramas are performed every spring at the Old Konpira Oh-shibai (familiar name: Kanamaru-za), which is the oldest existing playhouse in Japan.
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- Heritage >
- Itsukushima Shinto Shrine
- Itsukushima Shrine is located on Miyajima. Since ancient times, Miyajima, itself, has been worshipped as a god. In the latter half of the 12th century, Taira no Kiyomori (the most powerful lord at that time) built the current shrine. Itsukushima, where the shrine was built, is called Aki no Miyajima (“Miyajima of Aki region”) and is known as one of Japan’s “three beauty spots”. Many tourists, both from inside and outside Japan, visit this place. Hira-butai (a flat stage made of wood on which a play is performed) is one of Japan’s “three beautiful stages”. The other two stages are that of Ishi-butai (stage made of stone) of Shitennouji (Tennouji-ku, Osaka) and that of Ishi-butai of Sumiyoshi-taisha (Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka).
Excursion information
| 2 hour course | Tour of Ritsurin Garden |
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| 4 hour course | Tour of Ritsurin Garden and green tea experience |
| 6 hour course | Art appreciation at the galleries of Naoshima |
Passenger terminal information
Equipped with convention facilities such as international conference room, hall/meeting room.
| Welcome event | lion dance performance and serving of udon noodles on the wharf. |
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Facilities for the disabled
Toilets for the disabled, slope, elevator
Location
1-1 SunPort, Takamatsu City, Kagawa, 760-0019
Access
| Nearest station | JR Takamatsu Station (5 mins on foot) |
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| Airport | Takamatsu Airport (40 mins by bus or taxi) |
| Shinkansen | JR Okayama Station (60 mins by train) |
Tourist information center
Takamatsu City Information Plaza
1-16 Hamano-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa, 760-0011 (Beside JR Takamatsu Station)
TEL : +81-87-851-2009
Service in English, Korean and Chinese available (Chinese and Korean service are dependent on day and time)
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