museum
Naoshima Art Island
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Kagawa, Japan · Asia
Takamatsu is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Hiragi, 45km from Iya Valley Vine Bridges.
Takamatsu is a city located in Kagawa, Japan. With a population of 418,994, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Takamatsu sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Takamatsu to your route.
Takamatsu (高松市, Takamatsu-shi; Japanese: [takaꜜmatsɯ]) is the capital city of Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2022, the city had an estimated population of 414,134 in 190,120 households and a population density of 1,100 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 375.41 square kilometres (144.95 sq mi).Read more
It is the capital city of the prefecture.
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Takamatsu is located in Kagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.3333 latitude, 134.0500 longitude.
Takamatsu has a population of approximately 418,994 people, making it a city in Japan.
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museum
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A charming canal district with white-walled warehouses converted into museums and craft shops in the heart of Okayama Prefecture.
39 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Remote mountain vine bridges made of kazura vines spanning deep gorges in one of Japan's three hidden regions.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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