Takamatsu Station

Small, efficient station at the end of the line, with limited food options.

I can't believe I didn't make a review for Takamatsu Station. I went to go visit my good friend Noguchi-san and this was the first time I went to Shikoku region. ------------ It was late evening, and I had to take the Set O Hashi train that night. In the morning, I took the Marine Liner back to Okayama station. I could be wrong, but maybe these are the only 2 trains that go this way. My stop was only for a night unfortunately, but next time, it will be longer.

Unlike many of the larger stations where you have to go in and out of gates to transfer trains here you could move from one line to another easily. There was also food vendors on the platform so you could eat without going in to the station (and through a gate)

* Cold, rude and unhelpful staff * Beware of the LAST bus to airport departure time (Sundays 18:25). * The arrangement of the intervals of shuttle bus and lines of train transfer leave much to be desired It was Sunday evening (2019/12/15), chilly and windy. We missed the last bus to the airport, so rushed to the information desk inside JR station, asking the train departure time and transfer details. The Japanese-speaking staff just threw a piece of paper on the desk, leaving few words, " READ IT BY YOURSELF!" She appeared distant, unwilling to give us a helping hand. Excuse me?! As strangers and foreigners here, we knew nothing nearby, let alone the various lines of trains and transfers. The only thing that we approached the information desk was to ask ways of alternative transportation. How could it be possible that a staff just threw a piece of paper on the desk and left us alone? We asked a series of questions, e.g. How long is the ride? How much does it cost by taxi or by train? How far is it from jr station to another smaller station?... Unfortunately, she was reluctant to answer, just stood there, looking at us with a blank eye. I was too shocked to believe that we were at the information desk. If she didn't wanna say anything, why did she stay in the information counter? No PASSION and ENTHUSIASM at all!!! She might as well stay in the office, which will refrain from talking to passengers in need. I don't think it's language boundary, for my travelmate speaks good Japanese. Despite that, we still got ignored, regardless of our helplessness. Honestly speaking, the staff's attitude ruined our last day in 高松香川，regardless of the fond memories in 小豆島 Shodoshima previously. If the authorities in Takamatsu do want to develop tourism industry and attract more overseas tourists, they should pay more attention to visitor-friendly policies, either improve limited shuttle bus between the airport and city center (finish too early on Sunday--18:25), or employ well-trained staff (no need to be fluent in English, but the enthusiasm counts!)

At night strolling. Can ride from here to Okayama, Kochi, Tokushima, Matsuyama via Limited Express or Normal Trains.

Very beautiful train station. It's the first major train station you pass by when going to shikoku from okayama.

Probably most people’s first major train station in Shikoku, when coming from Okayama. I love the smiley face at the facade. The staff at the tourist guide is good!

the transportation hub of takamatsu. info centre, bus terminal, a tiny book store, restos, washroom, storage lockers (the booth also selling data sim card), walking distance to the ferry port. there’s an anpanman children play area (just next to starbucks).