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Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)

香川県

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Rekidaishogun's residence, Mizu no Castle

Named after the fact that the sea in this area was once called "Tamamo no Ura", this castle ruins park is also known as "Tamamo Park". The water castle, with its unusual design of drawing seawater from the Seto Inland Sea into the moats on three sides, is worth seeing.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Beautiful Scenery Woven by Water and History

Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park) is one of Japan's three great water castles, located near the sea and with its moat filled with seawater, causing the water level to change with the tides. Inside the park, there are designated important cultural properties such as the Tsukimi Yagura and the Ryoyagura, creating a beautiful scenery woven by historical buildings and nature. This historical landmark is located in a prime location just a short walk from Takamatsu Station, the gateway to Kagawa tourism, and is definitely a spot you'll want to visit during your sightseeing.

Point 2

Feeding Tai Fish and Interacting with Them

In the moat of Tamamo Park, there is a spot where you can feed tai fish. As the water level of the moat changes with the tide, it's best to check the time when the tai fish come to eat before visiting. When you give them food, the tai fish will gather in groups. Children will be delighted as they interact with the fish. The floating bait for the tai can be purchased at a vending machine near the feeding experience spot.

Point 3

Observatory with a View of Takamatsu City

From the restored stone walls of the main keep at the Takamatsu Castle ruins, also known as the current castle tower, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Takamatsu City and the Seto Inland Sea. Additionally, from the observation floor of the nearby "Takamatsu Symbol Tower," also sometimes referred to as the current castle tower, you can enjoy the view of Kagawa from a height of 30 floors above ground. Enjoy the historical atmosphere of the Takamatsu Castle ruins and the stunning view unique to Kagawa, where the sea can be seen up close. Why not enjoy both views at once?

Point 4

Famous for its Cherry Blossoms

Tamamo Park, located at the site of Takamatsu Castle, is also known as a famous cherry blossom spot. In spring, beautiful cherry blossoms bloom throughout the park, attracting many tourists daily. In addition, there are free night openings, and the illuminated cherry blossoms at night are fantastic and have a romantic atmosphere. In addition, there is a dry landscape garden in the park, so you can enjoy both nature and history throughout the year, not just in spring with the cherry blossoms.

Point 5

Representative Gourmet of Kagawa Prefecture

After taking a stroll around the ruins of Takamatsu Castle, let's try the representative gourmet of Kagawa, udon, at the nearby restaurants. Udon is a representative gourmet of Kagawa Prefecture and can be enjoyed at many shops. Kagawa's udon is filled with each shop's particularities, from the way it's made to the combination of soup stock and the method of frying tempura. It's a good idea to visit various shops and compare the differences.

Access

Convenient Access by Train or Bus

Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park) is a tourist spot that is easily accessible by public transportation. It's a 5-minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station, which serves as the gateway to Kagawa Prefecture, and a 2-minute walk from Kotoden Takamatsu Chikkou Station. If you're using the bus, it's a 2-minute walk from Takamatsu Chikkou Bus Stop and a 5-minute walk from Takamatsu Station Bus Stop. If you're going to take a stroll around the castle ruins, which offer a rich natural environment that's hard to believe is so close to the urban area, it's best to wear comfortable clothes.

Basic Information

	Address	2-1 Tamamo-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa 760-0030
	Business Hours	5:30～19:00
	TEL	087-851-1521
	Web Site	http://www.takamatsujyo.com/

Average Review

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5 Reviews

電車の待ち時間に少しお邪魔しました。入場料が200円かかるので少し悩みましたが、せっかくの旅行なので払って入ってみると日本らしさが残る公園で感動しました！松の木が手入れされていて綺麗でした…。高松城の天守閣はないですが、月見櫓がその代わりになりそうなほどかっこよくそびえ立っていました！高松駅から徒歩で5分くらいなので電車の待ち時間に少し寄ってみるのもいいかもしれません！！

立派な櫓が残っているのと、復元した天守台があり見応えがあります。月見櫓の中が公開中だったので海を見渡すことができました。再建された桜御門も立派でした。披雲閣と庭園も趣があり楽しめます。公園利用者には無料の駐車場があり助かりました。少し狭いので止めるのに注意なのと週末は満車の可能性があります。

百名城no.77です。天守閣は残っていませんが、天守台や、天守閣の礎がしっかり残っていました。かつては、この城までが海だったそうで、海水を引き込んだ三重の堀は見応えがあります。月見櫓、艮櫓、石垣、堀、水門などがあり、当時に想いを馳せることができます。かなり小さいながらも綺麗な資料室もあり、この城の歴史もよくわかりました。今は公園になっていますが、入園料がかかります。駐車場は無料でした。

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