Yashima Plateau & Yashimaji Temple
In Japanese: 屋島（屋島山上・屋島寺）
A flat-topped mesa above Takamatsu, site of a famous Genpei War battle. On top are Yashimaji (Temple 84), viewpoints over the Inland Sea and the free Yashimaru visitor centre.
Historic Site; Natural Monument
Nearby
- Shikoku Mura Open-Air Museum ≈ 15 min by car
- Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum ≈ 15 min by car
- Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park) ≈ 20 min by car
- Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Arcade ≈ 20 min by car
- Megijima Island (Onigashima) ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Yashima-Sanjo shuttle bus from JR Yashima Sta. (18 min) or Kotoden Yashima Sta. (10 min)
- Fee
- Free (Yashimaru panorama artwork 1,000 yen)
- Good to know
- Yashimaru 9:00–17:00 (to 21:00 Fri, Sat and before holidays), closed Tuesdays
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info