Megijima, Takamatsu

Name: Megijima
Address: Takamatsu, Japan

#7 among attractions in Takamatsu

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Megijima is an island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, north of the city of Takamatsu, and is part of Kagawa Prefecture. It has an area of 2.66 km², a coastline of 8.9 km, and a population of about 200. Megijima is a popular destination in summer on account of its public beach and close proximity to Takamatsu City. Additionally, with over 2000 cherry blossom trees, Megijima also sees an influx of visitors during the springtime when people congregate for cherry blossom viewing. ()

Local name: 女木島 Coordinates: 34°23'37"N, 134°2'53"E

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Megijima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ritsurin Garden, Shikoku Mura, Takamatsu Castle, Chichu Art Museum.

4.4 miS
Historic garden with ponds and a teahouse
Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu
114 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Takamatsu, Japan, Ritsurin Garden stands as a serene oasis of traditional Japanese landscape art. This sprawling daimyo garden, known for its exquisite scenic beauty, spans over 75 hectares and provides a tranquil retreat from the urban...
4.9 miSE
Open-air park for architectural displays
Shikoku Mura, Takamatsu
125 min walk • Shikoku Mura is an open-air architectural park in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It houses over twenty buildings from around Shikoku dating from the Edo period through to the Taishō period, four of which have been designated Important Cultural Properties.
3 miS
Forts and castles
Takamatsu Castle, Takamatsu
77 min walk • Takamatsu Castle is located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan. It is also called Tamamo Castle, literally "seaweed castle," for its seawater moats. The castle was headquarters of the Takamatsu Domain in Sanuki Province from 1588 to 1869. It is now a park and historic site.
5.2 miNW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima
133 min walk • The Chichu Art Museum is a museum built directly into a southern portion of the island of Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was designed by architect Tadao Ando and opened to the public on July 18, 2004.
3.9 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Yashima-ji, Takamatsu
100 min walk • Yashima-ji is a Shingon temple in Yashima, a lava plateau to the northeast of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. A branch temple of Ninna-ji in Kyoto, it is the eighty-fourth temple on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.
3.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
The Kagawa Museum, Setonaikai National Park
78 min walk • The Kagawa Museum is a prefectural museum in Takamatsu, Japan, dedicated to the history and art of Kagawa Prefecture.
4.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Yashima, Takamatsu
117 min walk • Yashima is a district of Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan. At the summit, an observation deck can be found overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the city of Takamatsu. The mountain is also noted for Yashima-ji, the 84th temple of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.
2.8 miS
Skyscraper, Architecture, Observation decks and towers
Symbol Tower, Setonaikai National Park
73 min walk • The Symbol Tower is a skyscraper located in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 151-metre, 30-story skyscraper was finished in 2001.
2.8 miS
Theater, Civic center, Concerts and shows
Sunport Takamatsu, Takamatsu
72 min walk • Sunport Takamatsu is a redevelopment district located on the site of the former Takamatsu Freight Depot in Hamanochō, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The development includes a shopping mall, hotel, apartments, convenience stores and several restaurants.
1.9 miS
Harbor
Port of Takamatsu, Takamatsu
48 min walk • The Port of Takamatsu is a seaport in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The port serves the islands of the Seto Inland Sea with car ferries and passenger only high-speed ferries. Major routes include those to Shodoshima and Naoshima.
3.3 miS
34°20'45"N • 134°3'4"E
Wan gui tingrettsuhoru, Takamatsu
85 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater