[2025 Takamatsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Takamatsu Marugame-machi shopping district (Updated Mar)

Address: Japan, 760-0024 Kagawa, Takamatsu, Hyogomachi, 10. Getting there: The shopping arcades are a 10-15 minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station. Highlights: This Takamatsu Shopping Street within the Takamatsu's city center is a long, covered shopping arcade, stretching from Takamatsu Castle to Ritsurin Koen. It made up of various stores, restaurants and two department stores. It is also claimed to be the longest covered shopping arcade in Japan with a combined length of nearly 2.7 kilometers. 😬 The northern end of the shopping arcade near Takamatsu Castle and Mitsukoshi Department Store features a large plaza and shopping center with upscale stores like Louis Vuitton and Coach. Lion Dori, a branch street running parallel to the main shopping street, contains mostly restaurants including those serving Sanuki Udon. Opening hours: 10am to 7pm daily. #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Stepping into Takamatsu Shopping Street feels like traveling back in time to an ancient and tranquil era. The buildings on both sides exude a historical charm, and their antique appearance naturally slows your pace, allowing you to savor every detail. Walking on the cobblestone path of the shopping street, each step resonates with the weight of history. The shop signs, though slightly weathered, still shimmer with the glory of the past under the sunlight. Each shop here is like a window, offering a glimpse into the once bustling life and the stories of its people. However, the passage of time also brings a touch of melancholy. Many shops close early at dusk, leaving a sense of solitude and desolation. These closed shops seem to tell the hidden tales behind the prosperity, making one ponder the changes of this land and its future direction. Despite this, Takamatsu Shopping Street retains a unique tranquility. Walking along the street, you can occasionally hear the gentle rustling of the wind through the treetops or the distant laughter of children. These are the soul of this ancient shopping street. Even with the shops closed, it still exudes a warm atmosphere, allowing you to feel the essence of life. Takamatsu Shopping Street, with its early-closing shops, still offers a place worth exploring due to its ancient charm and serene ambiance. Here, time seems to stand still, allowing you to immerse yourself in the river of history and feel the profound cultural heritage. Whether strolling through it or sitting quietly in a corner, you can find your own peace and reflection.

Takamatsu was amazing