> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.nipponstays.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Where to Stay in Takamatsu: Best Areas & Hotels (2026) - URL: https://www.nipponstays.com/where-to-stay-in-takamatsu/ - Published: 2026-07-12T11:22:35.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-18T22:34:59.000Z - Description: Where to stay in Takamatsu: compare Station, Port, and Chuo-dori bases with verified hotels for Naoshima ferries, udon, and honetsukidori. - Author: Hideaki - Tags: Kagawa, Area Guide, #2026-12-kagawa-01 For most travelers, the best base in Takamatsu is the Chuo-dori city center — [Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705548/daiwa-roynet-hotel-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119781&ref=nipponstays.com) starts from ¥7,000 inside the Marugamemachi arcade, putting udon shops and izakaya within a 5-min walk. If you are planning an early Naoshima ferry, switch to [JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) (from ¥9,600), which is a 5-min walk from the pier. Budget arrivals who mainly want a cheap, simple base near the station will do fine at JR Clement Inn Takamatsu from ¥6,500, a 2-min walk from JR Takamatsu Station's Central Exit. ## Where to Stay in Takamatsu: The Short Answer If you are working out where to stay in Takamatsu, the decision comes down to three bases: Takamatsu Station, Takamatsu Port, and the Chuo-dori city center around the Marugamemachi arcade. Takamatsu is Kagawa's capital and the usual sleeping base for Sanuki udon, Marugame honetsukidori, and day trips or overnight stops on Naoshima. Which base suits you depends on whether you are chasing an early Naoshima ferry, arriving late by air, or planning to eat your way through the city center. *Some links in this guide are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.* Station and Port hotels sit in the same redeveloped Sunport Takamatsu district, a few minutes apart, so both work for early ferry departures and easy luggage handling. Chuo-dori hotels put you inside the Marugamemachi shopping arcade, closer to udon shops, izakaya, and the honetsukidori restaurants around JR Kawaramachi-adjacent streets, at the cost of a slightly longer walk to the port. Below I break down each base and give a verified shortlist of hotels. ![A preserved Edo-period castle tower in Kagawa Prefecture with white plaster walls and dark tiled roofs](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/d8/c2d85794-51e9-4a95-82a1-758e73652b1c/content/images/2026/07/kagawa-06.jpg) Kagawa's appeal runs well past udon — a preserved castle tower is an easy half-day add-on from a Takamatsu base. ## Takamatsu Hotels at a Glance | Name | Base | Price range | Best for | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | | [JR Clement Inn Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-23986520/jr-clement-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119102&ref=nipponstays.com) — [check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-23986520/jr-clement-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119102&ref=nipponstays.com) | Takamatsu Station | from ¥6,500, varies by season | Budget arrivals, 2-min walk to the station | | [JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) — [check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) | Takamatsu Port | from ¥9,600, varies by season | Early Naoshima ferries, sea-view rooms | | [Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705164/takamatsu-tokyu-rei-hotel/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118171&ref=nipponstays.com) — [check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705164/takamatsu-tokyu-rei-hotel/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118171&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥7,200, varies by season | Balance of station access and arcade dining | | [Dormy Inn Takamatsu Natural Hot Spring](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705619/dormy-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118626&ref=nipponstays.com) — [check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705619/dormy-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118626&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥8,500, varies by season | Onsen after a day of walking, arcade access | | [Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705548/daiwa-roynet-hotel-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119781&ref=nipponstays.com) — [check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705548/daiwa-roynet-hotel-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119781&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥7,000, varies by season | Marugamemachi arcade, business travelers | These are low-season floors from booking platforms; rates vary by season and climb sharply around Golden Week, summer school holidays, and any Setouchi Triennale session (see below for whether 2026 is a festival year). All 5 hotels in this guide offer luggage storage, and 3 of the 5 are within a 2-min walk of JR Takamatsu Station or the Port ferry pier (checked July 2026). ## Base-by-Base Logic ### Takamatsu Station: best for arrivals [JR Clement Inn Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-23986520/jr-clement-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119102&ref=nipponstays.com) is a 2-min walk from JR Takamatsu Station's Central Exit, making it the easiest choice if you are arriving by JR limited express from Okayama or by the airport limousine bus. It is a compact business hotel, so rooms are efficient rather than spacious, but you can drop your bag and be out exploring in minutes. Rates run from ¥6,500, varies by season. ### Takamatsu Port: best for an early Naoshima ferry [JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) sits directly beside both JR Takamatsu Station and the Takamatsu Port ferry terminal, roughly a 5-min walk to the pier where Naoshima ferries depart. This is the base to pick if you want to catch one of the first Naoshima boats without a stressful walk across town. The hotel has multiple restaurants and higher-floor rooms with sea or city views. Rates from ¥9,600, varies by season. ### Chuo-dori city center: best for food The Chuo-dori corridor and the Marugamemachi covered arcade running off it are where most of Takamatsu's udon shops, izakaya, and honetsukidori restaurants cluster. [Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705164/takamatsu-tokyu-rei-hotel/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118171&ref=nipponstays.com) is a 7-min walk from the station and a 5-min walk to Marugamemachi, a genuine middle-ground pick. [Dormy Inn Takamatsu Natural Hot Spring](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705619/dormy-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118626&ref=nipponstays.com) is a 5-min walk from Kotoden Kawaramachi Station (a separate private-line station from JR Takamatsu Station) and has an indoor and outdoor hot spring bath, useful after a day of walking the arcade. [Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705548/daiwa-roynet-hotel-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119781&ref=nipponstays.com) sits inside the Marugamemachi arcade itself, about a 7-min walk from Kawaramachi Station. ## Getting Here: Airport Bus, Rental Car, and the Port From Takamatsu Airport, the Kotoden airport limousine bus is the realistic way into the city. It runs on a schedule timed to flight arrivals and departures, takes about 40 minutes to JR Takamatsu Station, and costs ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children. Buses also stop at several city-center hotel stops along the way, so you often do not need to change to a taxi or local bus after landing. A rental car is an option if you plan to explore rural Kagawa, but I would not recommend one just for a Takamatsu stay. City-center streets around the station and Marugamemachi are narrow, one-way sections are common, and parking at most business hotels costs extra and fills up during festival weekends. If your trip is Takamatsu plus Naoshima, skip the car — the airport bus and the ferry cover everything you need, and Naoshima itself does not allow visitor cars. For the full breakdown of bus stops, ferry piers, and timing, see our [guide to getting around Takamatsu](https://www.nipponstays.com/getting-around-takamatsu-airport-bus-ferry-naoshima/). ## Using Takamatsu as a Base for Naoshima Naoshima's Miyanoura port is reached from Takamatsu Port by regular ferry (about 50-min crossing, from ¥680 one-way for adults) or by high-speed passenger boat (about 30-min crossing, from ¥1,590 one-way for adults). Both operate several times a day, and schedules are worth checking the night before since departure times shift seasonally. Most travelers day-trip to Naoshima from a Takamatsu hotel: catch an early ferry, spend the day at the art museums, and take a late-afternoon boat back. If you want two full days on the island's art without an early alarm, a one-night stay directly on Naoshima is worth considering instead — I cover that trade-off in detail in our [Naoshima day-trip stay guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/naoshima-day-trip-from-takamatsu-where-to-stay/). Either way, book your Takamatsu Port hotel with the ferry pier walk in mind; see our [hotels near Takamatsu Port](https://www.nipponstays.com/hotels-near-takamatsu-port-for-naoshima/) roundup for more options. On Naoshima itself, rental cycles are the standard way to get around — the island has real hills, so an e-assist bike is worth the small upcharge, especially between Miyanoura and the Chichu Art Museum area. If you are traveling with kids, kids'-size and e-assist bikes are limited in number at the rental shops near the port, so book ahead rather than hoping to walk up and rent one. ## Food: The Reason to Sleep in Udon Country Sanuki udon is Kagawa's signature dish and one of the best reasons to base yourself here rather than day-trip in from Okayama. 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 shops in and around the Marugamemachi arcade are self-serve: you order noodles at a counter, add your own toppings and broth, and pay before sitting down, which takes a minute to figure out on your first visit but is part of the fun. Marugame, a short train ride from Takamatsu, is the home of honetsukidori — bone-in grilled chicken leg, a specialty that developed in the city in the 1950s. It comes in two styles: oyadori, from a mature hen, which has firmer, chewier meat with deep umami that builds as you chew; and wakadori, from a young bird, which is more tender and approachable for first-timers. Both are roasted hard with garlic and black pepper until the skin crisps. Locals and repeat visitors tend to order oyadori, while wakadori is the easier entry point if you have not tried it before. ## Practical Constraints to Know Before You Book **2026 is not a Setouchi Triennale year.** The festival runs on a roughly three-year cycle; the most recent edition took place in 2025, and the next full Triennale is planned for 2028\. That means Naoshima's rooms and Takamatsu's are easier to book in 2026 than in a festival year. The island's permanent art — the Chichu Art Museum and the Benesse House Museum — stays open year-round regardless, aside from short scheduled maintenance closures, so a 2026 visit still delivers the core Naoshima experience. **Golden Week and summer school holidays still spike rates.** Late April through early May and the July–August school break bring the busiest domestic travel weeks even without a festival, and Takamatsu hotel prices and Naoshima ferry crowding both increase. Book earlier for these windows. **Prices listed here are low-season floors.** All rates are "from" prices sourced from booking platforms and will run higher on weekends, holidays, and in peak season — check specific dates before you commit. ## Final Comparison | Name | Base | Price range | Best for | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------- | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | | [JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) | Takamatsu Port | from ¥9,600, varies by season | Early Naoshima ferries, sea views | | [Dormy Inn Takamatsu Natural Hot Spring](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705619/dormy-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118626&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥8,500, varies by season | Onsen and arcade dining | | [Takamatsu Tokyu REI Hotel](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705164/takamatsu-tokyu-rei-hotel/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19118171&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥7,200, varies by season | Middle ground between station and arcade | | [Daiwa Roynet Hotel Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-705548/daiwa-roynet-hotel-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119781&ref=nipponstays.com) | Chuo-dori city center | from ¥7,000, varies by season | Inside the Marugamemachi arcade | | [JR Clement Inn Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-23986520/jr-clement-inn-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19119102&ref=nipponstays.com) | Takamatsu Station | from ¥6,500, varies by season | Budget arrivals, 2-min station walk | ## Trip Essentials for Kagawa Things worth booking before you land, all in English: - **eSIM** — [Airalo's Japan eSIM](https://airalo.tpm.lv/2TWpibQS?ref=nipponstays.com): 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](https://www.nipponstays.com/best-esim-for-japan/). - **Tickets and day trips** — [Klook](https://klook.tpm.lv/9FPtAdQc?ref=nipponstays.com) covers Naoshima day trips and Shikoku rail passes; booking ahead skips the ticket-window line. **Related:** Parents should compare [family hotels in Takamatsu and Naoshima](https://www.nipponstays.com/family-hotels-takamatsu-naoshima/). ## FAQ **Where should I stay in Takamatsu for Naoshima?** Base near Takamatsu Port if you want an easy walk to early ferries — [JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/takamatsu-hotel-detail-1648171/jr-hotel-clement-takamatsu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=where-to-stay-in-takamatsu&trip%5Fsub3=D19117947&ref=nipponstays.com) is about a 5-min walk to the pier. See our [hotels near Takamatsu Port](https://www.nipponstays.com/hotels-near-takamatsu-port-for-naoshima/) guide for more options. **Is 2026 a Setouchi Triennale year?** No. The most recent Triennale ran in 2025, and the next full edition is planned for 2028, so 2026 is a lower-demand year with easier bookings. Naoshima's permanent art sites remain open year-round. **How do I get from Takamatsu Airport to the city?** The Kotoden airport limousine bus is the realistic option: about 40 minutes to JR Takamatsu Station for ¥1,000 (adults), timed to flight schedules. Full details are in our [getting around Takamatsu guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/getting-around-takamatsu-airport-bus-ferry-naoshima/). **Do I need a rental car in Takamatsu?** Not for a Takamatsu-and-Naoshima trip. City streets are narrow and congested for visitors to drive, parking is limited at most hotels, and Naoshima does not allow visitor cars on the island. **How long is the ferry to Naoshima?** About 50 minutes on the regular ferry (from ¥680 one-way) or about 30 minutes on the high-speed boat (from ¥1,590 one-way) from Takamatsu Port to Miyanoura. **What should I eat while I'm based in Takamatsu?** Sanuki udon, for its firm "koshi" texture and strong wheat aroma, and honetsukidori from nearby Marugame — try wakadori (young, tender) if it's your first time, or oyadori (mature, chewier, deep umami) if you want the local favorite. --- **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. 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