Following our previous island-hopping adventure, we continue our journey through the cities of the Seto Inland Sea. This
time, we arrive in Takamatsu City—the largest city in the Shikoku region. What new sights and experiences await us here?

This episode's Swing Pilot

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• @Flora

You'll hear

Part 1: First Impressions of Takamatsu

• 00:58 Introduction to Takamatsu
• 03:58 Flora's First Impression of Takamatsu

Part 2: Some Famous Landmarks

• 05:27 Ritsurin Garden, Japan's National Special Scenic Spot
• 16:41 Kitahama Alley, a commercial street converted from old warehouses
• 19:38 Umie, a café overlooking the Seto Inland Sea

Part 3 Local Cuisine and Recommended Shops

• 23:06 Udon Noodles, Kagawa Prefecture Known as the Land of Udon
• 25:09 Bone-in Chicken Thigh, Delicious Chicken Thigh with Bone
• 28:29 Highly recommended!!! A Japanese yakiniku restaurant with a 4.8 Google rating, an incredibly handsome owner, super nice staff, and they can even b-box!

Part 4: Some Handy Tips

• 36:20 Recommended spots for seaside sunsets
• 38:00 Wrap-up

Part 5 Swing Time

• 40:36 Swing Time

Other Content

• Detailed Guide
• Takamatsu Vlog

Transportation

Direct flights from Shanghai to Takamatsu operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Upon arrival
, a one-hour bus ride connects directly to Takamatsu city center.

Ritsurin Garden

• Red Bridge

• Beautiful Trees

• Boaters

• The tree with red branches—does anyone know what kind it is?

Kitahama Alley

• Architectural Design Studio

• Umie Coffee

• Noritake Collaboration Store

Bone-in Chicken

The handsome manager of the yakiniku restaurant—the video clip isn't very clear. You can watch the full version in the Vlog above.

Sunset by the Sea

Seto Inland Sea Necklace

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