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Takamatsu Airport

Takamatsu, Japan
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Shikoku's primary international gateway serving Takamatsu city.

Opened
1989
Location
Takamatsu, Japan
Takamatsu Airport (IATA: TAK, ICAO: RJOT) is the main commercial airport serving Takamatsu, the capital of Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It handles both domestic and a limited number of international flights, connecting Shikoku to major Japanese cities and select Asian destinations. The airport is located approximately 16 kilometers south of central Takamatsu and serves as an important transportation hub for the Shikoku region. It supports routes to Tokyo (Haneda and Narita), Osaka, Sapporo, and international destinations including Seoul and Shanghai. Despite being a regional airport, Takamatsu plays a significant role in facilitating tourism and business travel to the Setouchi area, which is known for art festivals, islands, and traditional Japanese culture.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
Airport limousine buses provide direct connections between the airport and Takamatsu city center, with the journey taking approximately 45 minutes.
Airlines here
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are the primary carriers operating domestic routes, while Peach Aviation and international carriers serve select Asian routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Takamatsu Airport opened its current facility in 1989.
  • ›The airport is located roughly 16 km south of central Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture.
  • ›It serves as the main aviation gateway to the art-rich Setouchi region and the Setouchi Triennale.
  • ›International routes include connections to Seoul and Shanghai.
  • ›The airport handles over one million passengers annually in normal years.
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Route map (6 destinations)

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Routes

TAK → PVG9C · 320
TAK → TPECI · 738
TAK → NRTGK · 320
TAK → HNDJL · 73H
TAK → HNDNH · 787 320 767
TAK → ICNNH · 321 320
TAK → OKANH · 767
TAK → ICNOZ · 321 320
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City & Place Guide

Gateway to Shikoku, famous gardens, and island-hopping adventures.

Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea. It is a compact, walkable city that serves as a hub for exploring the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the broader Shikoku region.

The city is best known for Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest strolling gardens, and its deep association with sanuki udon noodles. A relaxed, unhurried atmosphere and excellent ferry connections make it an ideal base for day trips to Naoshima and neighboring islands.

Takamatsu is well connected to Osaka and Okayama by the Seto Ohashi Bridge rail line, making it easy to incorporate into a broader Japan itinerary without backtracking.

  • •Ritsurin Garden — a stunning feudal-era strolling garden considered one of Japan's best.
  • •Naoshima Island — a short ferry ride away, famous for world-class contemporary art and architecture.
  • •Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park) — a rare seaside castle site with scenic grounds.
  • •Kotohira-gu (Konpira-san) — a revered hilltop shrine reached by 785 iconic stone steps.
  • •Megijima Island — small island with sea caves linked to the legend of Momotaro.
  • •Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Arcade — one of Japan's longest covered shopping streets for local crafts and food.

Getting around: Takamatsu's compact city center is easily navigated on foot or by bicycle, with rental shops widely available. The Kotoden private railway connects downtown to Kotohira and other inland destinations. City buses cover broader areas, and JR trains link the city to the rest of Shikoku and Honshu. Taxis are plentiful but pricey; rideshare apps like Uber have limited availability, so taxis and public transit are the practical options.

Best time: Spring (March–April) for cherry blossoms in Ritsurin Garden and autumn (October–November) for fall foliage are the most scenic and pleasant times to visit.

Local food: Takamatsu is the home of sanuki udon, thick chewy noodles served in various styles at casual self-serve restaurants called 'udon-ya,' and you should also try grilled fresh fish and seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

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Takamatsu Airport
Encyclopaedia

Takamatsu Airport is an airport located 8 NM south-southwest of Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with a small number of international flights mainly to Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan.

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