Budget Hotels in Takamatsu: Best Value Stays Under ¥10,000
Budget hotels in Takamatsu from ¥3,000: verified station and city-center picks with walk times, Naoshima ferry access, and cheap udon nearby.
The cheapest verified budget hotel in Takamatsu is Ten to Sen Guesthouse, with dorm beds from ¥3,000 — a 12-to-15-min walk from JR Takamatsu Station. For a private room on a budget, Toyoko Inn Takamatsu Ekimae starts from ¥5,500 and includes free breakfast, a 5-min walk from the station. Switch to a city-center base only if being close to the Marugamemachi udon arcade matters more than the ferry walk time.
Of the 5 budget options covered in this guide, all 5 are within a 15-min walk of JR Takamatsu Station, with low-season rates ranging from ¥3,000 (dorm bed at Ten to Sen Guesthouse) to ¥7,200 (Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel) (checked July 2026).
Budget Hotels in Takamatsu: The Short Answer
Budget hotels in Takamatsu cluster in two spots: right at JR Takamatsu Station and around the Chuo-dori/Kawaramachi city center a short train or walk away. Both put you within a short walk of Sanuki udon shops and a direct line to the Takamatsu Port ferry for Naoshima, so you do not have to trade location for price the way you might in a bigger city. This guide covers the cheapest verified options that still put you in easy reach of the station, the port, and the arcade.
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Most of the picks below run from ¥3,000 to ¥7,200 a night in low season, and none of them require a rental car — everything on this list is walkable to a train line or bus stop. If you want the full base-by-base breakdown of Takamatsu, including higher-end picks, see our where to stay in Takamatsu guide.
Budget Stays at a Glance
| Name | Area | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten to Sen Guesthouse Takamatsu — check rates | Kawaramachi / city center | from ¥3,000, varies by season | Solo travelers on a tight budget, dorm beds |
| Toyoko Inn Takamatsu Ekimae — check rates | Takamatsu Station | from ¥5,500, varies by season | Reliable budget chain, 5-min walk to the station |
| JR Clement Inn Takamatsu — check rates | Takamatsu Station | from ¥6,500, varies by season | Closest budget option to the ticket gate |
| KOKO HOTEL Takamatsu — check rates | Kawaramachi / city center | from ¥6,500, varies by season | Newer rooms in the arcade district |
| Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel — check rates | Station / Chuo-dori | from ¥7,200, varies by season | Cheapest full private-room option near Chuo-dori |
These are low-season floors pulled from booking platforms. Rates vary by season, and budget rooms are the first to sell out and the first to jump in price during Golden Week and the summer school holidays — see the practical constraints section below for details.
Where Budget Stays Cluster, and Walk Times
The station cluster is the easiest to reach with luggage and the closest to the airport limousine bus stop and the Takamatsu Port ferry terminal. JR Clement Inn Takamatsu is a 2-min walk from JR Takamatsu Station's Central Exit and is the closest budget pick to the platforms — a compact business hotel with efficient rather than spacious rooms, from ¥6,500. Toyoko Inn Takamatsu Ekimae is a 5-min walk from the station and is usually the cheapest full-private-room chain option at this base, from ¥5,500, with free WiFi and a simple buffet breakfast included.
For a full walk-by-walk breakdown of every hotel at the station, see our hotels near Takamatsu Station guide.
The Chuo-dori / Kawaramachi cluster trades a few extra minutes of walking for closer access to udon shops and the Marugamemachi covered arcade. KOKO HOTEL Takamatsu is a 2-min walk from Kotoden Kawaramachi Station, in the Marugamemachi arcade district (about 5 min by car from JR Takamatsu Station), and was rebranded from Hotel Wing International Takamatsu in September 2025; it has newer, sound-insulated rooms with a buffet breakfast for around ¥1,500 per person, from ¥6,500. Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel is a 7-min walk from JR Takamatsu Station and close to the Kotoden Takamatsu-Chikko Station, with rates from ¥7,200. Ten to Sen Guesthouse Takamatsu is the cheapest option on this list: a 7-min walk from Kotoden Kawaramachi Station and roughly a 12 to 15-min walk (about 1 km) from JR Takamatsu Station. It has mixed and female-only dormitories with curtained bunks, individual power outlets and reading lights, plus a small number of private rooms, and dorm beds run from around ¥3,000. This is the pick if you are traveling solo and do not mind sharing a room to save money.
Keeping a Naoshima Day Trip Cheap
A Naoshima day trip does not have to add much to a budget itinerary. The regular ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima's Miyanoura port runs about 50 minutes and costs from ¥680 one-way for adults — cheaper than the high-speed passenger boat, which runs about 30 minutes from ¥1,590 one-way. If your hotel is at the station cluster, the port is roughly an 8-min walk away, so there is no need for a taxi to catch an early boat.
On Naoshima itself, rental cycles are the cheapest and most practical way to get around; the island has real hills, so paying the small upcharge for an e-assist bike is worth it if you are covering ground between Miyanoura and the Chichu Art Museum area in a single day. Naoshima's permanent art — the Chichu Art Museum and the Benesse House Museum — is open year-round, and 2026 is not a Setouchi Triennale year (the most recent edition ran in 2025, with the next full edition planned for 2028), so a budget day trip in 2026 does not run into festival-level crowds or rental-cycle shortages.
Eating Cheap: Sanuki Udon
Sanuki udon is one of the best reasons a tight budget still buys a good trip to Takamatsu. A bowl typically costs a few hundred yen at a self-serve shop, where you order noodles at a counter, add your own toppings and broth, and pay before sitting down — it takes a minute to work out on your first visit, but it is one of the cheapest hot meals in the city. The noodles are made with a strong wheat aroma and a firm, springy bite locals call "koshi," a noticeably different texture from softer udon served elsewhere in Japan. Many of the best-known shops sit in or near the Marugamemachi arcade, an easy walk from both the station and the Chuo-dori budget hotels on this list. For a longer rundown of specific shops and how self-serve ordering works, see our best udon in Takamatsu guide.
Practical Constraints to Know Before You Book
Prices listed here are low-season floors. All rates are "from" prices sourced from booking platforms, and every hotel on this list charges more on weekends, national holidays, and in peak season — check specific dates before you commit.
Budget rooms sell out first. Golden Week (late April into early May) and the summer school holiday weeks pull demand up across the city, and the cheapest rooms and dorm beds are usually the first to disappear. Book earlier than you would for an ordinary weekend if your dates fall in either window.
2026 is not a Setouchi Triennale year, so you are not competing with festival-driven demand this year — the most recent edition ran in 2025 and the next full edition is planned for 2028. That makes budget rooms noticeably easier to find in 2026 than they would be in a festival year.
You do not need a rental car. Every hotel and guesthouse on this list sits within a short walk of a train line, and central Takamatsu's narrow, congested streets are easier to navigate on foot than behind a rental car's wheel.
Budget Hotels: Final Comparison
| Name | Area | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten to Sen Guesthouse Takamatsu | Kawaramachi / city center | from ¥3,000, varies by season | Cheapest option, dorm beds |
| Toyoko Inn Takamatsu Ekimae | Takamatsu Station | from ¥5,500, varies by season | Cheapest private room at the station |
| Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel | Station / Chuo-dori | from ¥7,200, varies by season | Budget pick near the arcade |
| JR Clement Inn Takamatsu | Takamatsu Station | from ¥6,500, varies by season | 2-min walk to the platforms |
| KOKO HOTEL Takamatsu | Kawaramachi / city center | from ¥6,500, varies by season | Newer rooms in the arcade district |
Trip Essentials for Kagawa
Things worth booking before you land, all in English:
- eSIM — Airalo's Japan eSIM: install it at home and data works as soon as you switch off airplane mode at Takamatsu Airport. Comparing providers? See our Japan eSIM guide.
- Tickets and day trips — Klook covers Naoshima day trips and Shikoku rail passes; booking ahead skips the ticket-window line.
FAQ
What is the cheapest area to stay in Takamatsu?
The Kawaramachi / city-center cluster has the single cheapest option, Ten to Sen Guesthouse Takamatsu, with dorm beds from around ¥3,000. For the cheapest private rooms, the station cluster has options from ¥5,500.
Can I find a hotel in Takamatsu under ¥10,000?
Yes. Every hotel and guesthouse on this list runs from ¥3,000 to ¥7,200 in low season. Rates climb with demand, so book ahead for Golden Week and the summer school holidays if you want to stay under that ceiling.
Do budget hotels in Takamatsu work as a Naoshima base?
Yes. The station cluster is roughly an 8-min walk from the Takamatsu Port ferry terminal, and the ferry to Naoshima runs from ¥680 one-way (about 50 minutes) or from ¥1,590 for the high-speed boat (about 30 minutes).
Is 2026 a Setouchi Triennale year?
No. The most recent edition ran in 2025 and the next full edition is planned for 2028, so budget rooms are easier to find in 2026 than they would be during a festival year. Naoshima's permanent art, including the Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House, is open year-round regardless.
Do I need a rental car to stay at a budget hotel in Takamatsu?
No. Every option on this list is a short walk from a train line, and central Takamatsu is easier to get around on foot than by car.
Information audit: Last fact-checked July 2026 · Prices checked July 2026 (all rates are “from” floors that vary by season) · How this guide was researched: hotel facilities, prices and access details are verified against official and primary sources; we have not personally stayed at every property listed. The author has traveled in this area personally; original photographs on this site are from those trips · How this site verifies information: About NipponStays.
