Takamatsu is the second most populated city on the island of Shikoku after Matsuyama. According to the 2015 census, it has a total population of 420,748 people. It is also the capital of Kagawa Prefecture which is the smallest prefecture in Japan. This city serves as a gateway to Honshu Island. Moreover, it is the ferry hub for the Inland Sea islands. There are many fascinating temples and parks as well as entertainment areas that can be found across this city. Besides that, Takamatsu is famous for Udon dishes.

Best time to fly from Cebu and Takamatsu

Two peak seasons are happening in Takamatsu which is during the summer season (May to September) and autumn season (October to November). Whereas, this city will enter its off-peak season during the winter season, from December to February. For visitors who choose to come during the summer season, the visitors do not have to be worried about the rainfall as it rarely occurs. The weather is hot and humid throughout this season. Autumn season is also another period that attracts a lot of visitors coming to this city. The visitors will feel comfortable exploring around Takamatsu with cool air and moderate weather. Therefore, the best time to visit Takamatsu is during the spring season, from March to April.

Main airports available in Cebu and Takamatsu

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) - Mactan Cebu International Airport serves the city of Cebu and the areas in the region of Central Visayas. It has a single runway and two different passenger terminals. There are many international and domestic airlines operated at this airport such as Cebu Pacific, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Scoot, SilkAir and many more. This airport also handles for cargo airlines which include FedEx Express and Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines. The distance between Mactan Cebu International Airport and Cebu City is about 14.5 kilometres. By taking a taxi, the taxi fare will cost around PHP 520.

Takamatsu Airport - Takamatsu Airport is the main airport that operates for the city of Takamatsu. It focuses only on smaller international and domestic flights. Among the airlines are Japan Airlines, Air, Seoul, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways and many more. This airport has one terminal which consists of four main gates. Other than that, this airport provides a few facilities for visitors such as restaurants, cafes and shops. Takamatsu Airport is located about 15 kilometres from the city centre. For those who choose to take a taxi, the taxi fare will be around JPY 6632, which is about PHP 3182.58.

Climate patterns in Cebu and Takamatsu

Throughout the year, Cebu experiences a tropical climate while Takamatsu has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual temperature of Takamatsu is 15.5 degrees Celsius. During the summer season, the visitors will encounter hot and humid weather in this city. The visitors can visit a few interesting temples and do outdoor activities with families and friends. Same goes for the autumn season. The weather is mild and breezy as well as less probability of rainfall will happen during this period. Winter season is not a perfect time to get around this city as the weather is very cold. Visitors are advised to visit Takamatsu during the spring season to avoid crowds. The visitors can get fresh air and see blooming flowers at the parks.

Highlight attractions in Takamatsu

• Takamatsu Castle - The locals also referred to as Tamamo Castle was built in 1590. This building is located near to the waterfront featuring saltwater moats. Today, there are a few original buildings remains in this place. As the visitors enter this castle, the visitors can see a Hiunkaku building which uses as a community hall for the tea ceremony and flower arrangement classes. Besides that, the visitors can have a look at seawater fishes at the Water Gate and a beautiful garden in this castle.
• Ritsurin Garden - Ritsurin Garden is the most popular destination in Takamatsu. It is one of the stunning gardens in Japan. The area of this garden is 750,000 square metres. It features a teahouse, pavilions, ponds, lakes, hills and old trees. This place is divided into two types of gardens; the Japanese-style garden and Western-style garden. The whole tour of this garden takes about 2 hours. The visitors can drop by to a folk museum and a few shops within this area. The visitors can also relax and admire the view of the garden at one of the rest houses.
• Shikoku Mura - Shikoku Mura is an open-air museum which has a combination of art and historical collections. It is home to more than 20 buildings dating back from the Edo era to the Taisho era. The visitors can drop by to several exhibition buildings to learn more about the life of Japanese’s early days. The visitors will have a chance to cross the famous Iya Valley bridge as well as discover a beautiful waterfall and a pond within this area. Besides that, the visitors can visit a traditional workshop that produced sugar and soya sauce. There is also an art gallery where the visitors can see collections of paintings and sculptures.