Traces of a Rare Water Castle: Seawater-Fed Stone Walls and Towers
About this spot
A park developed from the ruins of Takamatsu Castle, counted as one of Japan's three great water castles for its distinctive practice of drawing Seto Inland Sea seawater directly into its moat. Remaining stone walls and towers suggest the castle's original form, allowing visitors to sense the history of the Takamatsu clan, which controlled sea transport in the Seto Inland Sea. The Seto Inland Sea views from the park are another highlight.
Season & hours
Name: さぬき高松まつり
Date & time: 8/12 (Wed)–8/14 (Fri) Time TBA
Venue: 高松市・サンポート高松多目的広場、あなぶきアリーナ香川ほか
2026年は8月12日から14日まで開催される、四国最大級の規模を誇る高松の夏祭りです。サンポート高松多目的広場やあなぶきアリーナ香川周辺を中心に、市民や企業から集まった数百人規模の踊り連が「オーレ、リャーレ」の掛け声とともに揃いの衣装で乱舞します。瀬戸内海に面した港町ならではの開放的な会場で、太鼓や鳴子の音が響き渡る熱気は、高松の夏を締めくくるにふさわしい迫力です。
Tips
会場周辺は開始前から大勢の見物客で賑わいます。良い場所で見たい場合は16時台から会場付近にいると安心です。周辺道路や駐車場は大変混雑するため公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。
Tips
About 10 minutes by car from Ritsurin Park. The park is compact enough to see in a short time. In summer, take precautions against the sun, as there's glare from the water.
Best time to visit
Approximately 40 minutes. The sea breeze is pleasant in the early afternoon.
Access & map
〒760-0030 Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu City, Tamamo Town 2-1
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Sanuki Takamatsu Festival Full-Day Course
Kagawa
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