Takamatsu

Takamatsu (高松市; -shi lit. high pine) is the capital city of Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan. It is located on the northern border of Shikoku and faces the Inland Sea.

As of November 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 343,459 with a population density of 1261 persons per km². The total area is 274.44 km² following the September 26, 2005 expansion, in which the town of Shionoe merged into the city.

The city was officially founded on February 15, 1890. It had been a political and economic center in this area since the Edo period when the Matsudaira clan made Takamatsu the capital of their han.

Since the opening of the Great Seto Bridge, trains ferry passengers between Takamatsu and Uno (Tamano, Okayama).

The city's major tourist attraction is Ritsurin-kōen, a beautiful garden, created in the Edo period.

These days, the city is getting more famous for its noodles (udon). The noodles made in this city are called Sanuki Udon. They are widely considered to be inexpensive and delicious.

External links

• Official website in Japanese