Takamatsy Castle

Address: 2-1 Tamamocho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0030, Japan. Getting there: Takamatsu Castle is a short walk from JR Takamatsu Station and directly next to Kotoden Takamatsu-Chikko Station, the terminal station of Kotoden Railways. Highlights: The Takamatsu Castle also commonly known as the Tamamo Castle, was built in 1590 adjacent to the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the few Japanese castles built along a waterfront, and features saltwater moats that draw directly from the sea. 😬 At the center of the castle park stands the Hiunkaku building with large tatami rooms. Constructed in 1917 as a residence and governmental office, it is used today as an exhibition space and a community hall where tea ceremony and flower arrangement classes are held. Opening hours: 5.30am to 6.30pm daily. Admission fee: 200yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk