Civic dances, stage programs and waterfront events make up Takamatsu’s summer celebration. The downtown dance area and harbor-side events are not the same venue.
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Sanuki Takamatsu Festival dates
Usually August; dance and fireworks programs are announced separately
Usual annual season · exact next dates not confirmed
Event dates and times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Usual annual dates are not a confirmed booking schedule for the next edition. Check the organizer’s notices for daily times, admission and weather-related changes.
Where to watch
Takamatsu · 高松
Central Park, downtown streets and waterfront event areas
中央公園・市街・港周辺
The map marks one reference point, not the entire route or every entrance. For village rites or moving processions, use the organizer’s venue map.
View reference location on Google Maps ↗Getting there by train or bus
From Okayama, take the Marine Liner to Takamatsu. For Central Park, Kotoden Kawaramachi is another useful station; choose according to the specific event location.
History and traditions
The city’s summer festival brings residents and visitors together through dance, performances and events around the Seto Inland Sea.
Nearby places to consider
These sights can help you plan the rest of your visit. Check each location’s opening hours and access separately; festival road closures may affect the journey.
Before you visit Sanuki Takamatsu Festival
When is Sanuki Takamatsu Festival?
Usually August; dance and fireworks programs are announced separately. These are the usual seasonal dates, not a confirmed schedule for the next edition. Check the linked organizer for times and changes.
How do I get to Sanuki Takamatsu Festival by public transportation?
From Okayama, take the Marine Liner to Takamatsu. For Central Park, Kotoden Kawaramachi is another useful station; choose according to the specific event location.
What should I plan before visiting Sanuki Takamatsu Festival?
Allow time between downtown dancing and waterfront events. A fireworks date or scale from a past edition is not a promise for the next program.
These planning suggestions are JapanLiveNow’s editorial advice. Admission and operating arrangements follow the organizer’s current program.
Official program and visitor information
- www.city.takamatsu.kagawa.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.my-kagawa.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
- www.my-kagawa.jp — official festival or destination information ↗
This guide uses the shared festival source register reviewed on October 3, 2026. Official notices take priority over archive photos and previous editions.