Kotohira琴平
A much-loved shrine to the guardian of seafarers. It is 785 stone steps up to the main hall, past rows of souvenir shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Views
- about 2 hr
- Free
- Many stairs or slopes
Train · About 100 min from Takamatsu ・ Kotoden to Kotoden-Kotohira Station (about 1 hour), then climb the steps
Takamatsu guide
Ritsurin Garden, the Yashima plateau above an old battlefield, and a port right by the station with boats to the art island of Naoshima and to Shodoshima. This is the home of Sanuki udon.
Things to see 9 classics
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Ritsurin Garden
An Edo-period feudal lord's garden set against Mt. Shiun, with six ponds and thirteen landscaped hills. You can also tour the pond by boat.
- Nature
- History & buildings
about 1.5 hrPaid entryWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 25 min from Takamatsu ・ Kotoden to Ritsurin-Koen Station, then about 10 minutes on foot ・ 26km from here
- 2
Naoshima
An island of contemporary art: the red pumpkin at the port, the Chichu Art Museum and art in old houses. Some museums need reservations.
- Museums
- Nature
about 6 hrPartly paidFine on a rainy dayPartly step-free
Ferry · About 75 min from Takamatsu ・ About 50 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port to Miyanoura Port ・ 33km from here
- 3
Yashima
A flat-topped, roof-shaped mountain. There are lookouts over the Inland Sea and a 12th-century battlefield, plus Yashima-ji Temple.
- Views
- History & buildings
- Temples, shrines & churches
about 2 hrFree
Bus · About 50 min from Takamatsu ・ Kotoden to Kotoden-Yashima Station, then about 10 minutes by shuttle bus ・ 32km from here
- 4
Kotohira-gu Shrine (Konpira-san)
A much-loved shrine to the guardian of seafarers. It is 785 stone steps up to the main hall, past rows of souvenir shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Views
about 2 hrFreeMany stairs or slopes
Train · About 100 min from Takamatsu ・ Kotoden to Kotoden-Kotohira Station (about 1 hour), then climb the steps ・ 1.4km from here
- 5
Shodoshima (Angel Road)
A sand path to small offshore islands appears only at low tide. Check the tide times before you go.
- Nature
- Views
about 4 hrFree
Ferry · About 90 min from Takamatsu ・ About 1 hour by ferry (35 minutes by fast boat) to Tonosho Port, then about 10 minutes by bus ・ 46km from here
- 6
Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)
Castle ruins whose moats are filled with seawater, with sea bream swimming in them. Right next to the station and the port.
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 60 minPaid entryPartly step-free
Walk · About 5 min from Takamatsu ・ 28km from here
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Elevators available (the route may be longer)
- Typical transfer time: about 4 min
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