Tamamo Park (Ruins of Takamatsu Castle)

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Takamatsu Castle was the residence of the Ikoma family, the lords of Sanuki Province, and subsequently of the Matsudaira clan, the rulers of the Takamatsu domain. Tamamo Park has been created around the Castle ruins. Takamatsu Castle was famous as one of Japan’s three great “water castles.” The Castle’s Ushitorayagura Tower and Tsukimiyagura Tower still survive, along with the Hiunkaku villa and garden, which has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. With beautiful cherry blossom in the spring, a chrysanthemum exhibition in the autumn, etc., there is plenty to see and do at any time of year.

Spot details

Address: Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Tamamochou 2-1 Map
Area: Takamatsu Area
Phone: 0878511521
Hours: [East Gate]
[Apr.-Sep.]7:00-18:00
[Oct.-Mar.]8:30-17:00

[West Gate]
Sunday-Sunset
Closed: 12/29-12/31
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]200yen
[Children]100yen
Parking Lot: Available(57spaces)
※Available only when using the park
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (4 locations in the park, locations with ashtrays)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: 3 minutes walk from JR Takamatsu Station
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (some cases may not be possible)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

A Day in Takamatsu

Kagawa | Area Guide

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Review

Awesome!

Reviewed : 2022.10.15

I loved the castle - maybe it is because takamatsu is somewhat of a hidden tourist gem, but there were no crowds. great!
Turn back the tide

Reviewed : 2021.12.09

Quite a unique castle for Japan being on the seafront. It is a shame that modern buildings have intruded so much on the skycap and literally over the walls. Lovely gardens and well signposted.
easily accessesd.

Reviewed : 2021.02.10

this might appear in some descriptions as tamano park and takamatsu castle. easily accessed from the dormy hotel. it is located near the JR station and the ferry port. built in 1590 it is 1 of 3...