EmergencyEmergency contacts (24h)
local_policePOLICE / POLICE
Crime, accidents, theft. Can transfer to an English-speaking interpreter center.
local_fire_departmentAMBULANCE / AMBULANCE
Sudden illness, injury, fire. Stay calm and give your location and the situation.
sailingCOAST GUARD / COAST GUARD
Accidents and distress at sea. For trouble while kayaking or on a ferry.
translateJAPAN VISITOR HOTLINE / JAPAN VISITOR HOTLINE
Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO). 24/7, 365 days, in English, Chinese and Korean. From tourist information to emergencies.
local_hospitalNIGHT & HOLIDAY CLINICS / NIGHT & HOLIDAY CLINICS
Takamatsu Night Emergency Clinic (internal medicine & pediatrics 19:30-23:30) / Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital (emergency). Call #7119 first for advice.
- Takamatsu Night Emergency Clinic (1-16-20 Matsushima-cho)087-839-2299
- Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital (1-2-1 Asahi-machi)087-811-3333
- Emergency advice line#7119
wb_cloudyWEATHER & DISASTER / WEATHER & DISASTER
Beware of ferry cancellations in typhoon season (Aug-Oct). Check each operator's website on the morning of travel.
- JMA disaster information for Kagawajma.go.jp
- Ferry service statusEach operator's website (Shikoku Kisen, Shodoshima Ferry, Teshima Ferry, Shiyujima Kaiun)
- Multilingual disaster informationSafety tips app
Travel EssentialsHelpful information for your trip
From Takamatsu Airport
About 45 min by limousine bus to Takamatsu Station (¥1,000). There is also a direct bus to Kotohira, so heading straight from the airport to Konpira-san is convenient.
Railways in Kagawa
JR Yosan Line (Takamatsu-Marugame-Kanonji), JR Dosan Line (to Kotohira), and Kotoden (Takamatsu-Chikko to Kotohira, Nagao and Shido). Unlimited rides with the Digital Ticket.
| Takamatsu Airport to Takamatsu Sta. | Bus 45 min / ¥1,000 |
|---|---|
| Takamatsu-Chikko to Kotohira | Kotoden 60 min / ¥730 (¥780 from Oct 1) |
| Takamatsu to Marugame | JR 28 min / ¥630 |
| Takamatsu to Kanonji | JR 70 min / ¥1,240 |
| Value tickets | Kotoden Digital Ticket 24 hours ¥1,500 |
Takamatsu Port: Where Island Trips Begin
Boats to Naoshima, Teshima, Shodoshima, Megijima and Ogijima leave from Takamatsu Port. Piers are separate by destination, so arrive 15 minutes before departure. Vehicles go on ferries only (not high-speed boats).
| Naoshima (Miyanoura) | Ferry 50 min, ¥680 / High-speed boat 30 min, ¥1,590 |
|---|---|
| Shodoshima (Tonosho) | Ferry 60 min, ¥700 / High-speed boat 35 min, ¥1,400 |
| Teshima (Ieura) | High-speed boat 35 min, ¥1,450 |
| Megijima / Ogijima | 20 min, ¥370 / 40 min, ¥510 (same boat) |
| Cancellations | Check each operator's website on the morning of travel in strong winds or typhoons |
Free Wi-Fi
"KAGAWA-WiFi2" is available at major stations, ports and tourist facilities. Authenticate with an email address or social media account. Signal is weak in some island areas, so save ferry times and other essentials in advance.
| SSID | KAGAWA-WiFi2 (partners: KAGAWA-WiFi_Plus_Wi2 / _Plus_docomo) |
|---|---|
| Where available | Takamatsu Sta., Takamatsu Port, Ritsurin Garden, Konpira approach, port terminals and more |
| SIM & eSIM | Vending machine in Takamatsu Airport arrivals lobby, electronics stores near Takamatsu Sta. |
Going Cashless
Hotels, chain stores and convenience stores take cards and QR payments. However, noodle-factory-style udon shops, island shops and shrine offices are often cash only, so keep some coins handy.
| Credit cards | Hotels, stations, major facilities |
|---|---|
| Transit IC cards | Kotoden (IruCa), JR (ICOCA), limousine buses |
| ATMs | Seven Bank, Japan Post Bank (overseas cards accepted) |
| Cash needed | Noodle factories, island shops, shrines, local buses |
Travel Light to the Islands
Use the coin lockers and luggage storage at Takamatsu Station and Takamatsu Port. You can also have luggage delivered from the airport to your hotel and sightsee unencumbered.
| Coin lockers | Takamatsu Sta. 4 locations (S ¥400 to XL ¥1,000), Takamatsu Port terminal, Kotohira Sta. |
|---|---|
| Luggage storage | In front of Takamatsu Sta. 9:00-18:00, from ¥500 per item |
| Delivery | Takamatsu Airport to hotels in Kagawa, same or next day (¥500 per item) |
Vegetarian, Halal and Allergies
Sanuki udon broth is usually based on iriko (dried sardines). For vegetarians, shops using kelp broth or "kijoyu udon" eaten with soy sauce alone are recommended.
| Vegetarian | Kijoyu udon, kamatama (if eggs are OK), olive cuisine |
|---|---|
| Halal | Halal-friendly restaurants in Takamatsu; prayer room (Takamatsu Sta.) |
| Allergies | Multilingual allergy cards available at major facilities |
Accessibility
Ritsurin Garden lends wheelchairs and has routes with few steps. At Konpira-san, palanquins (paid) run as far as the main gate; Naoshima's island buses include ramp-equipped vehicles. At Chichibugahama the path from the parking lot to the beach is paved.
| Wheelchair loan | Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu Sta., Takamatsu Port, Olive Park |
|---|---|
| Accessible restrooms | Major stations, ports and tourist facilities |
| Enquiries | Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association 087-832-3379 (weekdays 8:30-17:15) |