Takamatsu Symbol Tower Shikoku
- Published on : 02/04/2008
- by : Japan Experience
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Takamatsu Symbol Tower, near Takamatsu JR Station is a major landmark and part of the Sunport Takamatsu redevelopment project of Takamatsu's port area.
Takamatsu Symbol Tower, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku 高松シンボルタワー
The Takamatsu Symbol Tower near Takamatsu JR Station is the city's major landmark and part of the Sunport Takamatsu redevelopment project of Takamatsu's port area.
The tower dominates the station area of Takamatsu
The 30-story tower, the highest building on Shikoku, has an observation deck (open 10 am-8 pm) with excellent views of the Inland Sea and Takamatsu city below, plus extensive shopping and restaurant options.
The tower was completed in 2004, it is a large complex with offices, commercial facilities as well as various event halls. The Kagawa International Convention Center / Exhibition Hall is part of the tower.
The height of the tower is 151.3 meters, which makes it the tallest skyscraper in the Shikoku region. There are also great views from the restaurants on the 29th and 30th floors as well as the special observation deck.
View from the observation deck over Takamatsu city showing Takamatsu Castle
Access - Getting There
Takamatsu Symbol Tower
760-0019 Kagawa Prefecture
Takamatsu City, Sunport 2-1
Tel: 087 822 1707
www: symboltower.com
The tower is a three minute walk from Takamatsu Station and five minutes from Kotoden Takamatsu Chikko Station.
Restaurants are open 11 am-10 pm; shops 10 am-10 pm.
Nearby is the JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu, the Ferry Pier and Takamatsu Passenger Terminal Building, a skate park, Big Tent Plaza, Art Plaza and the Takamatsu Sunport National Government Building.
