Takamatsu

A beautiful and very large Japanese landscape garden built for the Sanuki and Sasuma lords and has been designated a Japanese National Treasure. It is full of intriguing items and spectacular views; it is likely to cause even those who have lived in Japan long-term to have a "Wow, I'm really in Japan!" moment. Although it is not one of the official top three gardens of Japan, it is undoubtedly one of Japan's most impressive gardens, and it benefits from generally being less crowded than the top 3. Some of the garden's highlights include the Engetsu-kyō Bridge (偃月橋; primary symbol of the park), the Okedoi-no-Taki (桶樋滝) Waterfall, the 'Red Wall of Rocks', a lotus pond, a lot of Japanese pine trees including the turle+crane rock, and other impressive sights. The park also contains three tea houses, a restaurant, and a folk craft museum. You can experience tea ceremony lite at the tea houses for small additional fee. On the map you receive when you purchase your ticket (and on the website), you'll find several walking routes, including one specifically designed for handicap visitors.

A picturesque park and the former site of Takamatsu Castle, which played an important role in the city's history. The main tower of the castle, dismantled during the Meiji era, is being rebuilt. There are a number of buildings within the complex, and in early April it is a popular place to see the cherry blossoms.

Contains exhibits on the history, traditions, and people of Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as Sanuki Province. Much of the information is only available in Japanese; however, a free English audio guide is available for the permanent Kagawa history exhibit on the top floor.

The permanent exhibit is rather small, although it does contain a smattering of works by famous artists, such as Andy Warhol. The main draw and what most of the museum is dedicated to, are the special exhibits which change every few months.

This building has several observation decks with views of the sea and nearby peninusulas. There is also a shopping mall with many restaurants in the eastern building.