Enjoy the Night in Takamatsu: Where to Find the Best Izakaya, Dining, and Bars
Planning a trip to Kagawa Prefecture?
Stay in Takamatsu City. Booking a hotel near Takamatsu Station makes sightseeing easy, thanks to convenient train access.
But consider booking a room without meals included. After all, you’ll want to enjoy dinner out and experience the local nightlife.
So where should you go in Takamatsu City to find the best food and drink spots?
Here’s a complete guide to Takamatsu’s nightlife and entertainment districts.
Kawaramachi: Takamatsu’s Largest Entertainment District
Around Kotoden’s Kotohira Line Kawaramachi Station, you’ll find Takamatsu’s largest entertainment district: Kawaramachi.
This is Kawaramachi Station, the nearest station to the Kawaramachi nightlife area.
Kawaramachi is packed with small eateries, izakaya, and snack bars.
Marugamemachi Shopping Street: Takamatsu’s Largest Shopping District
While Kawaramachi is considered Takamatsu’s biggest entertainment area, in practice, the stretch between Kawaramachi Station and Kataharamachi Station—known as the Marugamemachi area—also has a high concentration of dining spots.
In other words, thinking of the area as “Marugamemachi + Kawaramachi” gives you even more options for food and drinks.
This stretch from Kawaramachi Station to Kataharamachi Station is called Marugamemachi, home to the large Marugamemachi Shopping Arcade, making it a vibrant area for dining and nightlife.
Takamatsu Station Area Has Limited Options
Takamatsu Station is a major terminal and the area around it is well-developed and clean.
There are restaurants near Takamatsu Station too, of course, but you won’t find a dense cluster of nightlife spots like in entertainment districts.
For Nightlife in Takamatsu, Head to Kawaramachi
If you’re staying in Takamatsu City and want to grab dinner or visit an izakaya at night, then Kawaramachi or Marugamemachi are your best bets, thanks to their high concentration of restaurants and bars.
If you’re looking for places to enjoy drinks at izakaya or bars, Kawaramachi likely offers more variety.
Make the most of your trip to Kagawa—enjoy the nightlife, too!
