Takamatsu Nightlife Guide

Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture and the gateway to Shikoku island, famous above all for Sanuki udon — the thick, springy noodles that Kagawa takes almost fanatical pride in. An evening in Takamatsu inevitably involves at least one late-night udon stop, at one of the many 24-hour or late-night udon shops that are a feature of the city. The nightlife district around Takamatsu Station and the Marugame-machi arcade has a mix of izakayas, cocktail bars, and seafood restaurants. The Seto Inland Sea provides exceptional fish — sea bream (tai), octopus, and various shellfish feature prominently. The local sake from Kagawa breweries and the shochu from southern Shikoku round out the drinks menu. Takamatsu is also the base for visiting the Setouchi art islands (Naoshima, Teshima), and the city's own arts-influenced bar scene reflects this connection. An evening in Takamatsu — udon, seafood, and sake — is a quintessentially Shikoku experience. Use barhop.jp to find bars and late-night udon in Takamatsu.