About the festival
Sanuki Takamatsu Festival brings group dancing, stage shows and harbor events to the city. Downtown and waterfront programs are in different places.
Who is it for?
Travelers who enjoy city performances and want to combine them with a garden visit.
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Dates and times
Usually August; performance and fireworks dates announced separately
Usual season; next dates not confirmed. Times use JST. See the official programme for session times and changes.
Venue and parade route
Takamatsu · 高松
Central Park hosts stage events, Chuo-dori hosts mass dancing and harbor programs use the Sunport side. Fireworks availability follows each edition's announcement.
中央公園・市街・港周辺
The map pin marks a reference venue, rather than every entrance or the full parade route.
Getting there by train or bus
- Take the JR Marine Liner from Okayama to Takamatsu. Central Park is separate from the harbor; Kotoden Kawaramachi is useful for the park side.
What to see
- Mass dancing
- Central Park stages
- Edition-specific harbor events
History and origins
The summer civic festival brings residents and visitors together through dance and performances around the Seto Inland Sea city.
Planning your visit
Our editorial suggestions for planning your trip.
Choose the dance, stage or waterfront program first; do not assume fireworks happen every edition.
Places to visit nearby
Ritsurin Garden
栗林公園
Ponds, sculpted pines and paths in a landscaped Japanese garden.
Visit in the morning, then travel separately to the city stages or harbor.
These stops and the suggested order are editorial recommendations. Check each venue's opening hours and festival-day road closures before travelling.
Sanuki Takamatsu Festival: common questions
When is Sanuki Takamatsu Festival?
Usually August; performance and fireworks dates announced separately This is the usual season, rather than a confirmed timetable for the next edition. Times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Where does Sanuki Takamatsu Festival take place?
Central Park hosts stage events, Chuo-dori hosts mass dancing and harbor programs use the Sunport side. Fireworks availability follows each edition's announcement.
How do I get to Sanuki Takamatsu Festival by public transport?
Take the JR Marine Liner from Okayama to Takamatsu. Central Park is separate from the harbor; Kotoden Kawaramachi is useful for the park side.
Are the dance and harbor programs at one venue?
No. Downtown Central Park and Chuo-dori are separate from the Sunport waterfront. Allow time to travel between programs.
Official sources
- Festival and visitor guide 1 (www.city.takamatsu.kagawa.jp) ↗
- Festival and visitor guide 2 (www.my-kagawa.jp) ↗
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