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Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to the City

The Tsukimi-yagura turret at the Takamatsu Castle ruins in Tamamo Park. — Tamamo Park (Takamatsu Castle ruins) · Photo: 663highland / CC BY-SA 3.0

Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Takamatsu Station by limousine bus, routes via Okayama or Kansai airports, where to stay and an arrival-day checklist.

Published Oct 14, 2026

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Takamatsu Airport is south of the city; the limousine bus takes you in

Takamatsu Airport (TAK) is the airport south of the city. To get into town, take the airport limousine bus to Takamatsu Station or downtown.

This post walks through the trip from landing to your neighborhood in detail. It also covers arriving at Okayama Airport (OKJ) or Kansai Airport (KIX) instead. Check which airport is on your ticket first.

Takamatsu Airport → Takamatsu Station: limousine bus, about 45 min

Airport limousine buses run to Takamatsu Station and downtown. The ride to Takamatsu Station takes about 45 minutes and costs about ¥1,000.

Check the official information before you go for the boarding point, timetable, stops along the way and how to pay.

Bus: airport limousine bus
Goes to: Takamatsu Station and downtown
To Takamatsu Station: about 45 min
Fare: about ¥1,000
Boarding point, timetable and payment: check the official information before you go

Arriving at another airport: Okayama or Kansai

From Okayama Airport (OKJ), first take the airport bus to Okayama Station. From there, a rapid train across the Seto Ohashi Bridge takes you to Takamatsu Station. The whole trip takes about 1 hour 30 min to 2 hours and costs about ¥2,500-3,000.

The highway bus between Kansai Airport (KIX) and Takamatsu is currently suspended. Check official information for any restart; meanwhile, look into rail via Okayama. Travel time and fares depend on the route, so check the official information before you go.

Okayama Airport (OKJ): airport bus to Okayama Station → rapid train across the Seto Ohashi Bridge to Takamatsu Station
Kansai Airport (KIX): the highway bus to Takamatsu is currently suspended → look into rail via Okayama

After Takamatsu Station: choosing where to stay

Takamatsu Station sits beside the ferry terminal. Takamatsu Port is about 5-10 minutes' walk from JR Takamatsu Station, so if you plan island trips, the station and port area is the easiest base.

Kawaramachi, the downtown core, has long covered arcades, restaurants and izakaya. For a quieter stay, there is the area around Ritsurin Garden, south of downtown. The Kotoden railway links downtown with Ritsurin Garden, so it is a short ride into town.

The arched Engetsu-kyo bridge over a pond in Ritsurin Garden. — Ritsurin Garden · Photo: Sei F / CC BY-SA 2.0

Takamatsu Station & port: first visit, island trips
Kawaramachi & shopping arcades: restaurants, evening strolls
Around Ritsurin Garden: quiet stays, garden walks

At a glance

One line per airport for getting into Takamatsu. Items marked 'check official information' should be checked before you go.

Takamatsu Airport (TAK): airport limousine bus → Takamatsu Station and downtown, about 45 min to Takamatsu Station, about ¥1,000
Okayama Airport (OKJ): airport bus to Okayama Station → rapid train to Takamatsu Station, about 1 hour 30 min to 2 hours, about ¥2,500-3,000
Kansai Airport (KIX): highway bus to Takamatsu currently suspended; for rail via Okayama, check official information for travel time and fares

Arrival-day checklist

Once you are in town, continue with the Naoshima day trip post below for how to cover the islands and the city. If you are heading to Shodoshima, see the Shodoshima day trip post too.

Get an IC card ready: it works on the Kotoden and buses
Getting around town: downtown is flat and good for rental bikes
Planning an island trip: boats are infrequent, so check the return sailing first
Takamatsu Port boarding points: ferries to Naoshima and Shodoshima use 1 and 2, fast boats use 3, Teshima Ferry (豊島フェリー) uses 4
Carry cash: Naoshima fast boats and Teshima Ferry (豊島フェリー) take cash only
Japanese entry procedures (such as online registration): check official Japanese government information before you travel

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FAQ

How long does it take from Takamatsu Airport to Takamatsu Station, and how much is it?

About 45 minutes by airport limousine bus, for about ¥1,000. Check the official information before you go for the boarding point and timetable.

Where does the airport limousine bus go?

To Takamatsu Station and downtown. Check the official information before you go for the stops along the way.

Can I reach Takamatsu from Okayama Airport?

Yes. Take the airport bus to Okayama Station, then a rapid train across the Seto Ohashi Bridge to Takamatsu Station. It takes about 1 hour 30 min to 2 hours and costs about ¥2,500-3,000.

Is there a bus from Kansai Airport to Takamatsu?

The highway bus between Kansai Airport and Takamatsu is currently suspended. Check official information for any restart; meanwhile, look into rail via Okayama.