Yashima (屋島)
Flow of the course
About 90 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Leisurely Stroll Through an Open-Air Museum with Old Farmhouses from Throughout ShikokuAbout this spot
A scenic spot in the form of a plateau protruding into the Seto Inland Sea, known as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War. On the mountaintop stands Yashima Temple (屋島寺), the 84th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and from the observation deck in the temple grounds, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea and the streets of Takamatsu. Historic sites and museums related to the Genpei War also allow you to enjoy scenic views while learning history. On clear days, you can see all the way to the coastline of Anji in the distance.
Tips
About 30 minutes by car from Takamatsu city center; accessible to the mountaintop via driveway. Admission to Yashima Temple is free to around 300 yen. The area around the observation deck is very sunny, so it's safe to bring a hat or parasol.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 30 minutes required. On clear days, distant islands are distinctly visible.
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Access & map
〒761-0111 Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu, Yashima Higashimachi, Yashima
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