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Yashima in Takamatsu
Yashima in Takamatsu
Ten minutes by train to the east is Yashima (屋島), a peninsula famous as the site of the Battle of Yashima in the Genpei Wars. There are many sites to see for those interested in the local history. To get to Yashima, take either the local train, from Takamatsu-Chikkō Station with one transfer, or the JR train, from Takamatsu Station. Either one takes about 15 minutes.
Yashima Temple (屋島寺 Yashima-ji), Higashimachi 1808, Yashima, ☎ +81 087 841-9418. Free. (34.357945,134.101224)�
Yashima Temple Museum. �
New Yashima Aquarium (新屋島水族館 Shin-Yashima Suizokukan), Higashimachi 1785-1, Yashima, ☎ +81 087 841-2678 ( , fax: +81 087 843-9659), . 9AM-5PM, closed Jan 1-3. Adults ¥1200, JHS/HS students ¥700, children ¥300. (34.358587,134.09991)�
Shikokumura (四国村), 91 Nakamachi, Yashima, ☎ +81 0878 43-3111, . Nov-Mar 8:30AM-5:30PM, Apr-Oct 8:30AM-6PM. An interesting open-air museum showing old houses collected from all around Shikoku. Inside the open-air museum there is a small art museum with works of Western artists including Pablo Picasso. The building has a nice garden with a nice panorama and was designed by Tadao Ando. It's about 20 minutes from the center of town. Take a Kotoden train from Takamatsu-Chikko Station to Kawaramachi Station, transfer to the Shido Line, and disembark at Kotoden Yashima. Adults ¥800, high school students ¥500, children ¥300. (34.343799,134.108251)�
Yashima Shrine (屋島神社 Yashima Jinja), 屋島中町140, ☎ +81 087 841-9475. This shrine was originally built in 1652, and has been rebuilt since. (34.345679,134.107771)�
Tamamo Breakwater, (5 mins from Takamatsu station). The breakwater makes for a nice stroll at sunset, with an illuminated red lighthouse at the end. �
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