Takamatsu Castle Audio Guide
Takamatsu Castle, also called Tamamo Castle, is one of Japan’s Three Great Water Castles, …
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Overview
Overview
Takamatsu Castle, also called Tamamo Castle, is one of Japan’s Three Great Water Castles, famous for its moats filled with seawater from the Seto Inland Sea. Built in 1588 by Ikoma Chikamasa and later expanded under Matsudaira Yorishige, the castle uniquely blends the sea and its fortifications. Today, it is open as Tamamo Park and remains a beloved historical and scenic site
Access
Access
The castle is just a 5-minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station, and right across from Kotoden Takamatsu-Chikko Station. By car, it’s about 20 minutes from the Takamatsu Chuo Interchange on the Takamatsu Expressway. From Takamatsu Airport, a limousine bus takes about 40 minutes to JR Takamatsu Station, making it very convenient
Parking
Parking
Tamamo Park has a dedicated parking lot on its east side, with 57 spaces for regular cars. Parking is free while visiting the park. Hours vary by season (7:00–18:00 from April to September, 8:30–17:00 from October to March). If full, nearby coin-operated and reservation-based parking areas are also available
Highlights
Highlights
Highlights include the Ushitora Yagura, once located in the northeast but relocated in the 1960s, standing right by the passing Kotoden trains for a unique view. The Sakura Gate, destroyed in World War II air raids, has been beautifully reconstructed. Crossing the Saya Bridge takes you to the stone foundation of the main keep, restored and reopened to the public in 2013. Visitors can also enjoy a traditional wooden boat ride in the seawater moat and feed sea bream swimming inside—experiences that make Takamatsu Castle especially memorable
