Take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Kyoto to Okayama Station and transfer to the JR Marine Liner rapid train to Takamatsu. The entire journey costs about 10,000 yen one way. It takes about two hours if using a Nozomi train along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen or up to 45 minutes longer if using Hikari or Sakura trains.
The journey is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass if using Hikari or Sakura trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, but a supplement fee is required for riding Nozomi and Mizuho trains.
By bus
3.5 h
¥5,050
Several highway bus companies operate highway buses between Kyoto Station and Takamatsu Station. The one way trip takes about 3.5 hours and costs 5050 yen. A round trip ticket is available for 9100 yen and must be used within ten days.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around
The area around JR Takamatsu Station, known as Sunport Takamatsu, is the entry point to Takamatsu and one of the area's main sites of interest. The pleasant waterfront district also features Takamatsu Castle nearby. Shopping arcades run south from the castle through the city center to Ritsurin Koen. Yashima and Shikoku Mura lie east of the city center.
Central Takamatsu is easily explored on foot and by the local Kotoden and JR train lines. City buses serve the sites of interest as well, but trains are easier to use.
Kotoden Railway connects Takamatsu with nearby Kotohira and other destinations in Kagawa Prefecture. Its lines run through the city center and provide connections to most of the city's central and outlying sights. Its terminal station, Takamatsu-Chikko Station, is located a short walk away from JR Takamatsu Station.
The JR Tokushima Line, which connects Takamatsu with Tokushima, is less convenient for transportation within the city, but provides an alternative to Kotoden for access to Ritsurin Koen and Yashima. Unlike Kotoden, it is covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
Suica, Icoca and the other eight nationwide IC cards can be used on Kotoden trains and buses, including the airport buses, and on JR trains between Okayama and Takamatsu, as well as at Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi, Ritsurin and Yashima stations along the JR Tokushima Line. The locally available Iruca card is valid on Kotoden trains and buses but not on JR trains.
Takamatsu Airport lies south of the city center and is accessible by airport limousine bus (45 minutes, 1000 yen). The airport has many flights to Tokyo's Haneda Airport alongside less frequent flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport, Okinawa and some destinations in eastern Asia.
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Wakabaya is situated in Takamatsu, 2.6 km from Kitahamaebisu Shrine and 3.5 km from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.
All units are fitted with air conditioning, and some have a TV, washing machine, a kettle, completed with a fully equipped kitchenette. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels.
A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house.
Sunport Fountain is 3.6 km from Guest House Wakabaya, while Asahi Green Park is 3.6 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 17 km away.
Situated in Takamatsu and only 300 metres from Kitahamaebisu Shrine, Kitahama Sumiyoshi features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Sunport Fountain.
The kitchen has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Asahi Green Park is 3.2 km from the guest house, while Cormorant Shrine is 5.6 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 18 km away.
Set in Takamatsu, 12 km from Sunport Takamatsu, THE CHELSEA BREATH offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi.
At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The units will provide guests with a fridge.
Guests at THE CHELSEA BREATH can enjoy a Japanese breakfast.
The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.
Liminal Air-core Takamatsu is 12 km from THE CHELSEA BREATH, while Sunport Fountain is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Takamatsu Airport, 5 km from the hotel.
Set in Takamatsu, 5.2 km from Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum and 5.9 km from Yakurishion Christ Church, Setonejuan offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, free bikes and a garden. The property features garden and city views, and is 6.1 km from Takamatsu Museum of History and Folklore. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.
The units include a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, while selected rooms also offer a patio and others also have sea views. At the guest house, units come with bed linen and towels.
An Asian breakfast is available at the guest house.
Guests at Setonejuan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takamatsu, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.
Naritasanshodaiji Temple is 6.2 km from the accommodation, while Rokumanji Temple is 6.4 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 30 km away.
Set just 10 km from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu, kaeru Guest house provides accommodation in Takamatsu with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as bicycle parking. This guest house offers free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.
The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and car hire is available at this 1-star guest house. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.
Sunport Fountain is 11 km from the guest house, while Kitahamaebisu Shrine is 11 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 11 km away.
Located in Takamatsu, 1.3 km from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu, Konyamachi Guest House Kuku provides accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and bicycle parking. The property is set 1.3 km from Kitahamaebisu Shrine, 1.3 km from Sunport Fountain and 4 km from Asahi Green Park. The guest house features family rooms.
Some units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a kettle, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. At the guest house, the units are equipped with a private bathroom.
Cormorant Shrine is 6.3 km from the guest house, while Yakurishion Christ Church is 8 km away. Takamatsu Airport is 17 km from the property.
Set within 2 km of Liminal Air-core Takamatsu and 1.8 km of Kitahamaebisu Shrine, Ten to Sen Guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Takamatsu. 2.1 km from Sunport Fountain and 4.7 km from Asahi Green Park, the property features a terrace and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.
With a shared bathroom equipped with slippers, units at the guest house also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.
Cormorant Shrine is 7.1 km from the guest house, while Yakurishion Christ Church is 7.8 km away. Takamatsu Airport is 16 km from the property.
Offering garden views, Traditional Apartment Takamatsu Guesthouse is an accommodation situated in Takamatsu, 1.4 km from Kitahamaebisu Shrine and 2.4 km from Liminal Air-core Takamatsu. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can book themselves in for fitness classes or yoga classes.
All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Selected rooms also boast a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, a stovetop and kitchenware. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels.
There is a coffee shop and bar.
Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Sunport Fountain is 2.5 km from Traditional Apartment Takamatsu Guesthouse, while Asahi Green Park is 4 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 16 km away.
Sunny Day Hostel features accommodation in Takamatsu near Liminal Air-core Takamatsu and Sunport Fountain. With a bar, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Kitahamaebisu Shrine.
The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
The hostel offers a sun terrace.
Asahi Green Park is 3.4 km from Sunny Day Hostel, while Cormorant Shrine is 5.8 km from the property. Takamatsu Airport is 17 km away.
JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu features 7 dining options, free WiFi while certain rooms feature panoramic sea and city views, a 1-minute stroll from JR Takamatsu Station. It offers massages and a hairdresser, and it boasts a fresh bakery.
Located next to Kagawa International Conference Hall, the Clement Takamatsu JR Hotel is also in front of a ferry terminal that brings you to Shikoku or Shodoshima Island. Takamatsu Castle is a 10-minute walk.
Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea (Seto Naikai), Western and Japanese rooms are all air-conditioned and soundproof, each fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. They have a seating area and a bathroom including a bathtub and toiletries.
Facilities at the Takamatsu Clement include a souvenir shop and a flower shop. Dry cleaning service and luggage storage are available. Bar Astro offers original and popular cocktails, as well as snacks, with panoramic views from the 21st floor.
Caf? & Restaurant Vent offers a buffet with a variety of Western and Japanese meals, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while other restaurants offer Western-style, Japanese or authentic Cantonese cuisine.
