Takamatsu City is surrounded by abundant nature, facing the Seto Inland Sea, which is characterized by gentle waves, and boasts a picturesque archipelago in the north and the Sanuki Mountains in the south. Yashima is located in the northeastern part of Takamatsu City, designated as the Seto Inland Sea national park. Experience the picturesque archipelago of the Seto Inland Sea, the urban district of Takamatsu City, the Sanuki Mountains and more from the observatory at the top.

Takamatsu was established in the Kamakura period. The name comes from Takamatsu Castle that Chikamasa Ikoma, a vassal of Hideyoshi Toyotomi, built and inhabited in Tamonoura in 1588. It flourished as a castle town for 54 years under four generations of the Ikoma family and for 220 years under 11 generations of the Matsudaira family. Manufacturing developed due to industrial promotional measures, including lacquer art, Botaori fabric, pine bonsai (miniature potted trees) and papier-mâché, which created a cultural boom. Some items became gifts to the shogunate, and these traditions have been passed down from generation to generation.After the abolition of feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures during the Meiji Restoration, Takamatsu City became the capital of Kagawa Prefecture. 

Downtown areas in Takamatsu are dotted with attractive artworks. If you stroll around the downtown area, you will see works by master artists such as Kenzo Tange and Isamu Noguchi. Artworks are displayed from the contemporary art festival, the Setouchi Triennale. Drop by for a photo shoot. Takamatsu is enlivened with artworks by master artists and contemporary art. It is a remarkable city visited by tourists from around the world.

The temperature is stable throughout the year, and Takamatsu City is blessed with a mild climate. It features a high rate of fine weather compared with other parts of Japan that is wonderful for sightseeing.