[2024 Takamatsu Stay] Travel Guide for Jr Hotel Clement Takamatsu (Updated Oct)
Shikoku Island Takamatsu Journey
Shikoku has the Seto Inland Sea and Yayoi Kusama's pumpkins
Absolutely a paradise for art lovers
As the gateway to the Seto Inland Sea
Takamatsu is really a treasure of a small city
✈️Travel Tips:
Spring and Autumn Shanghai - Takamatsu
Less than 2 hours to land at Takamatsu Airport
Take JR directly to the hotel
🛏Hotel Information:
📍JR Clement Takamatsu Hotel
▫️Great location
▫️The port to various islands is just downstairs, convenient for island hopping
▫️Rooms with sea view have a broad perspective
▫️The hotel provides free coffee every day
P7-10
🌟Must-visit Locals:
📍Ritsurin Garden: P2- P6
▫️Michelin 3-star park, a must-visit in Takamatsu
▫️Covers a large area, with 6 ponds and 13 artificial hills, also saw many pine trees and koi
▫️Be sure to visit Kikugetsu-tei to enjoy 🍵sencha/matcha + Japanese sweets. After having tea, you can stroll around the back corridor, the courtyard is also quite exquisite, with a view at every step.
📍Island Hopping
The Setouchi Triennale is held on several famous islands nearby, with many artworks and museums to see, you can plan a day trip
▫️Naoshima is famous for its pumpkins
▫️Teshima
▫️Shodoshima
🍽Food Guide:
▫️There are delicious udon noodles near JR station
▫️Minami Coffee: Good hand-dripped coffee and butter toast
▫️Olive Beef Charcoal Grill: Sumiyaki Niku no Chikado Takamatsu Store
💗Travel Feelings:
Takamatsu is a very comfortable seaside town
Highly recommended to arrange a whole day to experience the beauty and relaxation of this city
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【Shikoku】5-Day 4-Night Kagawa and Tokushima Itinerary Without Driving
Shikoku is known for its beautiful scenery, and many people think it's difficult to explore without driving. However, with proper planning and the use of JR trains and buses, you can easily tour Shikoku. For first-time visitors, this 5-day 4-night itinerary covering Kagawa and Tokushima is a great reference.
Day 1: Takamatsu Airport ✈️ → Takamatsu Shopping Street → Takamatsu JR Station → Tokushima JR Station → Nearby Hotel
Day 2: Take a bus from outside Tokushima JR Station to Naruto Whirlpools → Uzu no Michi → Naruto Park → Take JR to Oboke Station, then hotel shuttle to Onsen Hotel ♨️
Day 3: Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat 🚤 → Iya Vine Bridge → Return to hotel to pick up luggage, then take JR to Kotohira Station → Kotohira-gu Shrine → Hotel near Takamatsu Station
Day 4: Takamatsu Port → Day trip to Shodoshima → Takamatsu Hotel 🏨
Day 5: Take the Kotoden Kotohira Line to Ritsurin Koen Station → Ritsurin Garden → Return to hotel to pick up luggage → Takamatsu Airport ✈️
【Must-Visit Attractions】
1. Naruto Whirlpools: Taking a sightseeing boat is one of the best ways to view the whirlpools 🤩. You can not only see the whirlpools up close but also feel the turbulent and rotating water when the boat gets close to the whirlpool area, which is both thrilling and breathtaking 🤪.
2. Iya Vine Bridge: The vine bridge spans a steep gorge with rushing river water below. Although it has been reinforced and is very safe, it still wobbles when you walk on it 🫨.
3. Ritsurin Garden: The entire park is composed of a series of lakes, small bridges, and pavilions, perfectly blending the essence of Edo-period garden design. Walking through it feels like being in a graceful and charming landscape painting 😍.
【Must-Try Foods】
1. Sanuki Udon in Kagawa is one of Japan's top three udon varieties, and there are many famous small shops around 🍜.
2. Kagawa's Bone-in Chicken is also a must-try 😋. It's grilled chicken leg seasoned with salt and pepper, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
3. Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes are a specialty of Tokushima, with golden-yellow flesh that is very delicious 🍠.
【Accommodation Recommendations】
⭐️ Recommended Area: If staying in Takamatsu, it's recommended to stay near Takamatsu JR Station for convenient transportation and proximity to Takamatsu Port.
🏨 Hotel Name: JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu
📍 Hotel Address: 1-1 Hamano Cho, Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan, 760-0011
【Photo Spots】
1. The viewpoint under the Naruto Bridge offers a closer view and great photo opportunities of the spectacular Naruto Bridge 🌁.
【Tips】
⭐️ If you want to see the full-sized Naruto Whirlpools, be sure to check the official website for information. The whirlpools are affected by tides and seasons, and the website has detailed viewing guides and schedules. Checking this before booking your sightseeing boat tickets will increase your chances of seeing the full whirlpools.