[2024 Takamatsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Takamatsu Port (Updated Dec)

Don't go to Tokyo, these smaller cities in Japan are more interesting!

I've been living in Japan for almost a year without realizing it. In addition to the well-known Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, I've also visited quite a few smaller cities. Here are some of my personal favorite small cities for those who are struggling to decide where to go (in no particular order) ⭕ Takamatsu Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku, and it was the first place I visited on my trip to Japan 10 years ago. It has a famous nickname as the hometown of udon noodles, so you can enjoy various kinds of udon here. Also, the triennial 'Setouchi Triennale' art festival is an event not to be missed, and from Takamatsu Port, it's very convenient to travel to treasure islands such as Shodoshima, Naoshima, and Teshima. ⭕ Kochi It could be said to be the most low-key capital city in the Shikoku region. This is the hometown of the anti-shogunate warrior Sakamoto Ryoma. During my half-day city walk in Kochi, I truly felt the city's tranquil atmosphere. Additionally, I particularly like Kochi's trams, which have super cute liveries. ⭕ Tokushima Tokushima is also a place I visited on my first trip to Japan. The Awa Dance is a local specialty here, and you must see it. Also, the Iya Valley is a great place to escape the summer heat. ⭕ Onomichi A small city facing Shikoku across the sea from Honshu, it has both mountains and sea, and cycling is very popular here. Cycling from Onomichi to Shikoku's 'Shimanami Kaido' is known as Japan's most beautiful cycling route. Ramen and oysters are local specialties here. Oh, and Yasujiro Ozu's famous work 'Tokyo Story' was also filmed in Onomichi. ⭕ Kanazawa The largest city in the Hokuriku region of Japan. It is also a city with a 'high gold content.' Ninety-nine percent of Japan's gold leaf is produced here, so you can buy various gold leaf products, including food and drinks containing gold leaf. Additionally, one of Japan's three great gardens, Kenrokuen, is also located in Kanazawa. ⭕ Saga Saga in Kyushu is often rated as one of the cities in Japan with the least presence. But after going to Saga, I fell in love with it. Saga's ramen and Wagyu beef are really delicious, and the key is that they are much cheaper than in big cities. A double portion of Saga beef for just over 5000 yen is incredibly tempting. ⭕ Hakodate I've been to Hakodate twice, once in autumn and once in winter. Compared to Sapporo, Hakodate is much more interesting. From Mount Hakodate, you can see the million-dollar night view, and Goryokaku Park is a treasure with beautiful scenery all year round.

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Don't Miss the 2025 Setouchi Triennale with Flights Starting at Just 799!

The much-anticipated Setouchi Triennale is back for its sixth edition, celebrating the unique charm of the Seto Inland Sea islands. This festival aims to bring joy to visitors and restore the ocean's natural beauty. A total of 638 artists and 725 artworks have been submitted, with confirmed exhibits from renowned figures like architect Tadao Ando, Sou Fujimoto, and artist Yayoi Kusama, among 13 artists/groups. The festival is divided into three seasonal sessions: Spring (April 18-May 25), Summer (August 1-31), and Autumn (October 3-November 9), totaling 107 days. The venues include Naoshima, Teshima, Megijima, Ogijima, Shodoshima, Oshima, Inujima, and the Takamatsu and Uno Port areas. Spring features the Seto Ohashi area, Summer includes Shido-Tsuda and Hiketa areas, and Autumn highlights Honjima, Takamijima, Awashima, Ibukijima, and Utazu areas. Transportation routes are centered around Uno Port in Okayama and Takamatsu Port in Kagawa. Visitors from the east can enter through these ports, while those from the west can use various ports in western Kagawa or Kojima Tourist Port in Okayama. Naoshima has two ports: Miyanoura on the west and Honmura on the east. For a comprehensive experience, including island hopping, plan a trip of 4 to 6 days or more. A new art museum will open in Spring 2025 on a hill near Honmura, Naoshima, designed by Tadao Ando. This three-story museum will feature significant works from Asian artists, including commissioned pieces. Special Offer: Shanghai to Takamatsu 5-day flight tickets are available for 799 per person on October 20/22, October 27/29, and November 3/5/10/12. Six-day tickets are also available for the same price on October 22/24/26, October 29/31, November 2/5/9/12, and November 28/30. Each ticket includes a Ritsurin Garden ticket and a Shodoshima ferry ticket, mailed to you. Flight Information: Spring Airlines 9C8889 departs Shanghai at 08:45 and arrives in Takamatsu at 12:00. Return flight 9C8890 departs Takamatsu at 13:00 and arrives in Shanghai at 14:30. Includes 10KG checked baggage and 7KG carry-on. #SetouchiTriennale #Takamatsu #AffordableFlights #ArtFestival #Japan #Art

[Takamatsu] Let's try the real Sanuki udon

#FuriTabi #TakamatsuTourism #SanukiUdon #KagawaTourism #Gourmet A handmade udon restaurant located inside Takamatsu Station. The noodles are made by kneading wheat flour and salt water, then drying them with heated air. The noodles are semi-dried, retaining more moisture than dried noodles, so they are soft when you put them in your mouth and chewy when you chew them. Around the station, Takamatsu Port and Tamamo Park are also recommended. Takamatsu Port operates ferries and high-speed boats to seven islands, including Shodoshima, Naoshima, Teshima, Ogijima, and Megijima. As the site of the Setouchi Triennale, it is also interesting to view the art works. Liminal Air -core-, designed by Shinji Ohmaki, is the symbol of Takamatsu Port. Two pillars tower over the port. Some of the colorful pillars are mirrored, reflecting the surrounding scenery. The changing scenery of the port creates various expressions of the work.

The romantic sunset at Takamatsu Port

👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻Takamatsu is an important transportation hub in Kagawa Prefecture. At Takamatsu Port, you can take a ferry to many small islands in the Seto Inland Sea for a day trip, such as Naoshima, Teshima, and Shodoshima. The picture 3️⃣⬆️ is the ferry terminal. Takamatsu Port is next to Takamatsu Train Station, so it's very convenient to travel around Takamatsu if you stay near the train station. 👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻The sunset at Takamatsu Port is very beautiful, with pink skies and blue sea, full of romantic atmosphere.