Takamatsu, Japan - Takamatsu Castle Ruins & Tamamo Park (2019)
Takamatsu Castle (高松城 Takamatsu-jō) is located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. This castle is also called Tamamo Castle (玉藻城 Tamamo-jō).
Takamatsu Castle was built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the first feudal lord of Takamatsu Domain. The Ikoma clan ruled from the castle for 54 years before their fief was given to the Matsudaira clan. This castle is well known as one of the three Mizujiro, or Water Castles in Japan, along with Imabari Castle in Ehime Prefecture and Nakatsu Castle in Ōita Prefecture.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
Japan Trip: Art at Shikoku Mura, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Japan Trip: Feeling Shikoku's Roots through Art at Shikoku Mura, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
【★020★Kagawa Takamatsu Shikoku Mura】
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On the base of Yashima Mountain in Takamatsu City, Kagawa prefecture, lies an open air museum Shikoku Mura (四国村). Among the artwork displayed here are traditional building and structures from within Shikoku Island, farmhouses and storehouses from the Edo and Meiji Periods, as well as a small art gallery.
Visitors can explore the outdoors museum on the mountainside, viewing bridges, a light house and even a kabuki theater. Among the most popular is a vine suspension bridge modeled after the ones in Tokushima Prefecture’s Iya Valley. The bridges are made of vine and wood with reinforcements by steel cables.
Hours: 8:30 to 17:30 (until 18:00 from April to October)
Closed: Opened All Year Round
Admission: 800 yen (1000 yen combined ticket includes entrance to the gallery)
Access Information:
Via Kotoden:
Board a train from Takamatsu-Chikko Station to Kawaramachi Station. The journey should take about 5 minutes. Transfer to the Shido Line and disembark at Kotoden Yashima Station. The journey here should take about 15 minutes. From the station, it should take about 5 minutes on foot to Shikoku Mura.
Note: Though there are many trains from Takamatsu-Chikko Station to Kawaramachi Station, from Kawaramachi Station to Kotoden Yashima Station there are only 3 trains every hour.
Via JR:
From JR Takamatsu Station, board a local train to Yashima Station. The journey should take 15 minutes. From the station, it should take about 15 minutes on foot to Shikoku Mura.
Note: There are only 1 or 2 trains every hour.
Takamatsu, Japan - Anpanman Train at Takamatsu Station (2019)
The 8000 series (8000系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
[Classic Japan] Episode 3: Kagawa Prefectural Government Hall by Kenzo Tange - 1958
Third Episode of Architecture Film Collection focus on Japanese 50 to 80's Architecture Master Pieces.
Project : Kagawa Prefectural Government Hall - 1958
Architect : Kenzo Tange
Location : Takamatsu, Japan
Filmed & Edited by : Vincent Hecht
Music : 0401 - Fennesz & Ryuichi Sakamoto
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Takamatsu, Japan - Takamatsu Station (2019)
Takamatsu Station (高松駅 Takamatsu-eki) is a railway station on the Yosan and Kōtoku lines in Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. It is operated by the Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku).
The station is the terminus of the Yosan Line and the Kōtoku Line.
The station opened on 21 February 1897. With the privatization of JNR on 1 April 1987, the station came under the control of JR Shikoku.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
Hanazono Cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa
One of the back streets in Hanazono-Cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Japan Travel: Feeling Happy at Sunport Takamatsu, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Japan Travel: Feeling Happy at Sunport Takamatsu, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
【★026★Kagawa Takamatsu Sunport Takamatsu】
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Located along the Seto Inland Sea, Sunport Takamatsu is a beautiful, relaxing waterfront promenade that its visitors can enjoy while taking a seaside bicycle ride, tea, or even a business meeting.
With the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge in 1988, Takamatsu Port’s role as the main port of entry into Shikoku changed. Though it still provides ferries to nearby islands such as Shodoshima, Naoshima, Megijima and Ogijima, the utilization of car ferries has drastically declined, requiring a change.
Thus, Sunport Takamatsu was born. With ANA Hotel Clement, the Symbol Tower and even JR Takamatsu Station in its vicinity, Sunport Takamatsu is a convenient business and shopping center. Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Sunport Takamatsu. Offices occupy the upper floors with the Maritime Plaza Shopping Center on the lower levels. Visitors can enjoy fine dining here as well. There are three restaurants in the tower managed by the chefs from the popular television cooking show, Iron Chef.
Access Information:
Sunport Takamatsu is a short walk from JR Takamatsu Station.
It is located across the street from Takamatsu Castle.
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Japan Travel: Megijima Island, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Japan Travel: Surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea in Megijima Island, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
【★021★Kagawa Takamatsu Megijima Island】
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Off the coast of Kagawa Prefecture is Megijima Island (女木島), a small island well known for being the basis the popular Japanese folklore Momotaro. In addition to its association to Momotaro, visitors will a cave, sandy beaches, and an observation deck atop the mountain.
According to the legend of Momotaro, a small boy set upon defeating the resident ogres on Onigashima, the Ogre Island. Within Megijima’s mountains, visitors will find a cave near the highest peak. Caves were known to be the ogres’ fortress. And the cave on Megijima Mountain will not disappoint its visitors, with some chambers displaying scenes from the Momotaro story.
Visitors will enjoy the mountaintop park near the cave showing off breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands from its observation deck. Opposite the observation deck, visitors will find a statue of Nichiren, the founder of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism.
In the summer, visitors can enjoy the sandy beaches located not too far away from the ferry port. There are many Japanese style bread and breakfasts called minshuku here where visitors can spend the night as well.
Walking through the island, visitors will feel a sense of nostalgia, examining the old wooden homes and narrow streets. The terminal building is one of the few modern buildings on the island. Visitors can find an information counter here. Bicycles to explore the island can be rented here as well. Snacks can also be purchased here.
Megijima is also the one of the venues used in the Setouchi Triennale Art Festival. The island is the permanent home to a few art pieces for the 2010 and 2013 show.
Note: Many of the pieces may not be seen during the week and in the winter.
Access Information:
From Takamatsu Port, there is a ferry which operates between the port, Megijima and Ogijima. There is a ferry every two hours. The one-way journey will take about 20 minutes and the fare is 370 yen.
Takamatsu, Japan - Takamatsu Waterfront (2019)
Sunport Takamatsu (サンポート高松 Sanpōto Takamatsu) is a redevelopment district located on the site of the former Takamatsu Freight Depot in Hamanochō, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The development includes a shopping mall, hotel, apartments, convenience stores and several restaurants, and the Konami Sports Club Takamatsu. Sunport also acts as the passenger terminal for JR Shikoku's Takamatsu Station, the ferries at Port of Takamatsu, a wide range of taxi and bus companies, and offers bicycle and car rentals. The headquarters of JR Shikoku is located here as well.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
Takamatsu, Kagawa panorama
Panorama of some of Takamatsu, from the Sunport building, past the ports, Yashima mountain, along the Seto Inland Sea, and ending at the red lighthouse.
Japan Travel: The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Japan Travel: Worth the Advance Reservation at the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
【★022★Kagawa Takamatsu Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum】
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Known for the bridges at the Hiroshima Peace Park, garden at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and many others, Isamu Noguchi is an important Japanese American artists, sculptor and landscape artist. The Isamu Noguchi Museum in Mure Town near central Takamatsu is Noguchi’s former Japanese residence and workshop. Though this museum features his art, work and living space, it can only be entered through a guided tour with advance reservation.
Within the grounds is a storehouse from the Edo Period. Outside the storehouse are about 150 stone sculptures, the majority of which are unfinished. The finished sculptures are stored in a warehouse from the Meiji Period. Visitors can see the 3.6 meter tall black Swedish granite sculptor named “Energy Void” on the premises.
From his work area, tour members are taken across the street to Noguchi’s former residence. Noguchi redesigned his Edo Period merchant residence to accommodate his preferences while maintaining Japanese traditional aesthetic elements. Visitors are also able to see the garden Noguchi designed for his 80th birthday. The garden is located on the hill behind his house.
Tours are conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10am 1pm and 3pm. There are no tours during New Years and Japanese Obon Holidays (mid August).
To make a reservation:
Outside of Japan:
Please fax the following information to (+81 87 845 0505) at least 2 weeks before the intended visit. Visitors will receive confirmation of their tour date.
Please fax:
*number of people in group
*names of people in group
*ages of people in group
*contact address
*preferred tour time and two alternative tour time
Within Japan:
Please write the same information on a self-addressed , stamped return postcard (ofuku hagaki). The request must arrive at the museum (Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, 3519 Mure, Mure-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa-ken, 761-0121) at least two weeks before the date of your intended visit. Visitors will receive a reply with the tour time written on the return envelope.
The cost of admission 2160 yen per person.
Access Information:
Via Kotoden train
From Takamatsu-Chikko Station board a train to Kawaramachi Station (5 minutes) and change to the Kotoden Shido Line to Yakuri Station (20 minutes). The cost is 340 yen.
From Yakuri Station, visitors can walk (25 minutes) or take a taxi (5 minutes).
Via JR train
From Takamatsu Station board a local train to Furutakamatsu Minami Station (20 minutes). The cost is 260 yen.
From the station, visitors can walk (30-40 minutes) or take a taxi (10 minutes).
Via bus
From Takamatsu Station board the number 73 Kotoden Bus bound for Aji Onsen (庵治温泉) and disembark at Inori Iwa Yoichi Koen-mae (祈り岩与一公園前). The one way journey takes about 30 minutes and the cost is 490 yen.
From Inori Iwa Yoichi Koen-mae bus stop, the museum is a 5-10 minute walk.
Takamatsu, Japan - MST-463 JS Uraga (2019)
JS Uraga (MST-463) is the lead ship of the Uraga class mine sweeper tenders, commissioned in 1997.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
Kagawa Film
A short piece about architect Kenzo Tange's Kagawa Prefectural Office building (1958) located in Takamatsu, Japan.
Takamatsu, Japan - Tamamo Park Boat Tour (2019)
Takamatsu Castle (高松城 Takamatsu-jō) is located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. This castle is also called Tamamo Castle (玉藻城 Tamamo-jō).
Takamatsu Castle was built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the first feudal lord of Takamatsu Domain. The Ikoma clan ruled from the castle for 54 years before their fief was given to the Matsudaira clan. This castle is well known as one of the three Mizujiro, or Water Castles in Japan, along with Imabari Castle in Ehime Prefecture and Nakatsu Castle in Ōita Prefecture.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
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Takamatsu is a port city on Japan’s Shikoku Island. It’s known for the sprawling Ritsurin Garden, with a teahouse, koi ponds, landscaped hills and pine forests.
To the east, atop Mount Yashima, Yashima-ji Temple offers panoramic views over the Seto Inland Sea. Nearby, Shikoku Village is an open-air museum with a collection of historical buildings from around the island. To the south are the hot springs of Shionoe.
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Japan Travel: One of the Three Great Waterfront Castles is Takamatsu Castle in Takamatsu, Kagawa
Japan Travel: One of the Three Great Waterfront Castles is Takamatsu Castle in Takamatsu, Kagawa
【★024★Kagawa Takamatsu Castle】
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Lying along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture is the Takamatsu Castle. This castle, also known as the Tamomo Castle, is one of the few castles built along the water. The moat of the Takamatsu Castle actually draws directly from the sea.
Built in 1590 by Ikoma Chikamasa, the Ikoma Clan were the original rulers of this castle. Relatives of the Tokugawa Shogun, the Matsudaira Clan overtook the castle 54 years later. The Matsudaira Clan ruled for the rest of the Edo Period. During the Meiji Period, the castle main keep was torn down. Currently, there is a strong movement to reconstruct this castle, known as one of the three Great Waterfront Castles in Japan.
Within the castle grounds, there are only a few of the castle’s original buildings. Originally twenty, only two turrets, the Ushitora Yagura and the Tsukimi Yagura, remain today. Visitors can also see the Asahimon Gate as well as the moats and walls to imagine how glorious Takamatsu castle was in its heyday. The castle garden is well maintained and visitors can appreciate the beauty of Japanese gardens here.
Hiunkaku building lies in the center of the castle park. With its large tatami mat rooms, this building is used as an exhibition space/community hall. Tea ceremony and flower arrangement classes are held here.
The hours of entry to the castle vary according to the month.
April to May: 5:50 to 18:30
June to August: 5:30 to 19:00
September: 5:30 to 18:30
October: 6:00 to 17:30
November: 6:30 to 17:00
December to January: 7:00 to 17:00
February: 7:00 to 17:30
March: 6:30 to 18:00
Closed: December 29th to 31st
Admission: 200 yen
Access Information:
Takamatsu Castle is located next to Kotoden Takamatsu-Chikko Station.
It is also a short walk from the JR Takamatsu Station.
Takamatsu, Japan - Sunport - Rose Garden (2019)
Sunport Takamatsu (サンポート高松 Sanpōto Takamatsu) is a redevelopment district located on the site of the former Takamatsu Freight Depot in Hamanochō, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The development includes a shopping mall, hotel, apartments, convenience stores and several restaurants, and the Konami Sports Club Takamatsu. Sunport also acts as the passenger terminal for JR Shikoku's Takamatsu Station, the ferries at Port of Takamatsu, a wide range of taxi and bus companies, and offers bicycle and car rentals. The headquarters of JR Shikoku is located here as well.
Takamatsu (高松市 Takamatsu-shi, Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is a city located in central Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and is the capital city of the prefectural government. It is designated a core city by the Japanese Government. It is a port city located on the Seto Inland Sea, and is the closest port to Honshu from Shikoku island. For this reason it flourished under the daimyōs (feudal lords) as a castle town in the fiefdom of Takamatsu, during the Edo period. Takamatsu is a city with a large concentration of nationwide companies' branch offices, which play a large role in its economy, and it contains most of the national government's branch offices for Shikoku. The castle tower formerly used as the symbol of the city was destroyed during the Meiji period. In 2004, construction of the Symbol Tower, the new symbol of Takamatsu, was completed. The Symbol Tower is located in the Sunport area of the city. The Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Takamatsu, and is right next to another tall building The JR Clement Hotel (formerly the ANA Clement Hotel), which is also part of the Sunport complex.
The Sunport Takamatsu covers the area of the Symbol Tower, the JR Clement Hotel, and a miniature mall called Maritime Plaza. The Takamatsu Bus station is also located right next to Maritime Plaza. Various Buses including the Kotoden Bus run through town, to Ritsurin Park, and to the airport. Sunport Takamatsu is also connected to the ports of Takamatsu.
The Takamatsu metropolitan region has a population of 838,788 (as October 1, 2005), making it the largest in Shikoku.[citation needed] Takamatsu Airport is located in Takamatsu.
On September 26, 2005, the town of Shionoe (from Kagawa District) was merged into Takamatsu.
On January 10, 2006, Takamatsu absorbed the towns of Aji and Mure (both from Kita District), the towns of Kagawa and Kōnan (both from Kagawa District), and the town of Kokubunji (from Ayauta District) to create the new and expanded city of Takamatsu.
Japan - Diverse delights of a Japanese jewel
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DIVERSE DELIGHTS OF A JAPANESE JEWEL
Kurashiki, Japan Natural Sound Duration 2.30
It's a Japanese jewel hidden away behind a cluster of around 600 islands in the Seto Island Sea. Facing the sea, 750 kilometres west of Tokyo, the town of Kurashiki has been a major centre for Japan's textile industry since the late 19th century. The buildings in Ivy Square were once a cotton mill and the folkcraft museum occupies a former rice storehouse. Each year, around four and a half million tourists flock to the town to enjoy its scenic beauty. The Ohara
Museum of Art houses work by several masters from all over the world. The skill of glass-blowing is alive and well in the town and the making of papier mache toys continues in the traditional way. Kurashiki is linked to a chain of islands by the Seto Ohashi bridge. It also leads to Shikoku, one of Japan's four main islands. Completed in 1988, the bridge spans a distance of 12.3 kilometres. In the shadow of the Seto Ohashi bridge, the traditional fishing boats of Kurashiki still ply their age-old trade. The sight is a symbol of Japan - old traditions lying side by side with modern technology.
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KURASHIKI, JAPAN
Various views of Islands in the Seto Island Sea; Views along the river to Kurashiki; Aerial view of town; Spinning mill photo; Ivy square; Ohara museum; tourists visiting town; Folkcrast museum; Glass blower at work; Toy maker making papier mache toys; Views of Seto Ohashi Bridge; Fishing boats under the bridge; Views of Bridge.
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Takamatsu University
The project is a newly commissioned school building at Takamatsu University. The university's motto, since its conception, has been one of communication. The main campus is situated within 15 minutes' driving distance of downtown Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture. Set in the heart of the Sanuki Plain, the campus extends alongside the rich natural environment of the Kasuga River.
The corridor building typology was arrived at by positioning a courtyard between new and existing buildings, whereby organizing rooms along the north-south axis, adequate ventilation and lighting requirements were met. The design agenda focuses on ecology and emotion. In order to generate communication among and between both fellow students and faculty, a number of pleasant gathering spaces were created. These feature timber decks, socially-charged hallways and a student lounge. The ventilation system, features stacked chimneys designed to efficiently as well as naturally vent warm interior air by taking advantage of the winds that are characteristic of the Sanuki Plain. Timber decks admit natural light and ventilation into the corridor, rendering the space more pleasurable to inhabit and less monotonous: a fitting platform for communication. Other features taking into account ecological and emotional considerations are those aimed at generating communication between building occupants and nature. These include flat slab eaves, pergolas and (structural) brise-soleil pillars that help filter direct sunlight.