Takamatsu serves as the main gateway to Shikoku, easily reached from central hubs like Kobe via a scenic two-hour bus ride. The city is highly regarded for its local culinary specialty, chewy Sanuki Udon, as well as the expansive paths of the historic Ritsurin Garden. Travelers often use the city’s port to board ferries heading to art-filled nearby islands like Shodoshima and Ogijima. It is a highly practical base for exploring Kagawa Prefecture using local trains and the All Shikoku Rail Pass.
Trying Olive Wagyu at Steak Ishida
Aden Films visits Steak Ishida (イシダカワラマチ) in Takamatsu to try local teppanyaki. The dining experience centers on Olive Wagyu, a highly sought-after local beef variety unique to Kagawa Prefecture. Along with the main beef course, the meal includes several side dishes prepared on the grill. One of the featured side dishes served during this dining sequence is foie gras. The video captures the preparation process as the chef cooks the ingredients directly in front of the customer on the iron griddle.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Steak Ishida
- 💡 Best for: Foodies, Beef Lovers
Three-Day Kagawa and Shodoshima Island Itinerary with goericgo
Creator goericgo returns to Takamatsu ten years after his first trip to Japan, starting with a two-hour bus ride from Kobe. On the first day, he visits Ritsurin Garden, explores Takamatsu Port, and walks through Marugame Shopping Street for dinner. The next day, he takes a ferry to Shodoshima island to visit Angel Road, Shodoshima Olive Park, Sakate Port, and the Marukin Soy Sauce Museum. He also explores the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village before spending the night at an onsen hotel on the island. On the final leg, he returns to the mainland to tour the open-air museum Shikoku Mura and the Shikoku Aquarium.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ritsurin Garden
- 💡 Best for: Island Explorers, Sightseers
Winter Night Walk at Takamatsu Station and Chuo Shopping Mall
Creator 街撮りch crosses the Seto Ohashi Bridge to arrive at Takamatsu Station during a winter walking tour in January 2026. The walk captures the Friday night atmosphere of the Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Mall, which is known as Japan’s longest arcade street. The video highlights the entertainment district adjacent to the arcade, showing local streets and night scenes.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Mall
- 💡 Best for: Solo Walkers, Night Owls
Exploring Ritsurin Garden and Ogijima Island with Happy Trip
Channel Happy Trip shares a practical travel guide for exploring coastal sights in and around Takamatsu. The itinerary begins with a walk through the historic ponds and paths of Ritsurin Garden. The host then heads to Takamatsu Castle Park, highlighting the stone walls of one of Japan’s few remaining water castles. The video concludes with a ferry ride to Ogijima Island to showcase its narrow streets, local art installations, and sea views. All footage in this guide was recorded during a trip in January of 2025.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ogijima Island
- 💡 Best for: Nature Lovers, Photographers
Evening Walk Around Kataharamachi Station with TokyoNinjaWalk
TokyoNinjaWalk hosts a 4K HDR evening walk starting and ending at Kataharamachi Station in early January. The route follows a quiet loop through the covered shopping arcades and backstreets of Takamatsu City starting around 5 PM. The camera captures retro storefronts, streetlights, and ambient local sounds as dusk fades into night.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Kataharamachi Station
- 💡 Best for: Quiet Strollers, ASMR Fans
Solo Trip to Ritsurin Garden and Meikenya with Lost in Culture
Host Lost in Culture documents a solo, spontaneous journey through Kagawa Prefecture’s capital city. The day begins at Ritsurin Garden, where the creator takes a traditional boat ride through the waters. After making a stop at Golden Cafe, the video features a lunch of local Sanuki Udon noodles at Meikenya. The tour continues with a visit to a local castle ruins festival featuring a music event. The day wraps up with a surprise evening light show set against the historic castle ruins.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ritsurin Garden
- 💡 Best for: Solo Travelers, Foodies
Honetsukidori Ikkaku and Udon Food Tour with biteswithlily
Food creator biteswithlily takes a culinary tour of Kagawa to sample some of the prefecture’s signature dishes. The video features visits to local dining establishments, starting with noodle bowls at Teuchi Udon Hisaeda. She stops for more local food at Sanuki Shokudo before highlighting a major regional specialty. This specialty is the roasted bone-in chicken dish served at Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu. The food tour concludes with a final meal stop at Takeuchi Shokudo.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Honetsukidori Ikkaku Takamatsu
- 💡 Best for: Meat Lovers, Foodies
Eating Yamagoe Udon and Bone-in Chicken with Abroad in Japan
Chris Broad from Abroad in Japan joins Ryotaro to travel 400 kilometers across the island of Shikoku in search of regional dishes. In Kagawa Prefecture, the duo stops at Yamagoe Udon to sample local udon noodles recognized on the Tabelog 100 list. They also visit Honetsukidori Ikkaku Dokigawa Ten to eat the prefecture’s famous roasted bone-in chicken. The journey across other prefectures includes trying ramen in Tokushima, seared bonito in Kochi, and grilled dishes in Ehime. They finish their multi-prefecture food tour with a meal at Sushi Kawanaka.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Yamagoe Udon
- 💡 Best for: Foodies, Noodle Enthusiasts
Four-Day Train Itinerary Around Shikoku with LOVE SHIKOKU Channel
LOVE SHIKOKU Channel outlines an efficient four-day train itinerary to explore the island of Shikoku using the All Shikoku Rail Pass. After traveling through Kochi and Tokushima’s Iya Valley, the route heads north toward Kagawa Prefecture. Day three of the itinerary focuses on Takamatsu, where travelers visit the historic Ritsurin Garden in the morning. The midday plan highlights eating local Sanuki Udon before boarding a train to Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture. The travel guide wraps up with sightseeing at Matsuyama Castle and cycling along the Shimanami Kaido.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ritsurin Garden
- 💡 Best for: Train Travelers, Planners
Viewing a Juniper Bonsai in Takamatsu with Hashirama Bonsai
Hashirama Bonsai showcases a traditional Japanese juniper bonsai tree kept in a Takamatsu garden. The video provides a close-up look at the intricate wood trunk and green foliage of this classic specimen. The short clip highlights the detailed art of bonsai cultivation practiced in Kagawa Prefecture.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Various spots in Takamatsu
- 💡 Best for: Plant Enthusiasts, Art Lovers
