Takamatsu 5-Day Trip Cost 2026: A Friends' Budget Guide
Get the inside scoop on budgeting for an unforgettable 5-day trip to Takamatsu, Japan, including a visit to Naoshima, based on a recent 2026 friends' getaway.
Hello everyone!
I'm Soosukkotdari, and I'm here to share my travel stories!
My friends and I recently took a spring trip to Takamatsu in 2026.
It was a fantastic 5-day, 4-night adventure.
We split our accommodation, spending three nights at an Airbnb and one night
at a luxurious ryokan.
We even made it to Naoshima Island!
Wondering how much it cost for such a fun-filled Takamatsu adventure over
5 days and 4 nights?
For anyone planning their own Takamatsu getaway, I'm going to break down all the expenses in detail.
📍 Travel Period: April 18th - 22nd
Group Size: 4 people
Takamatsu Flights
We planned our Takamatsu trip in February and booked our flights right away on Trip.com.
Later, due to rising fuel surcharges (because of war-related issues), I was so glad we booked early! 😉
✅️ February Flight Price: ~$207
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We pooled our money for transportation, food, and other expenses, so I don't remember all the tiny details.
I wasn't the treasurer, after all! 😉
But I do remember our transportation costs, so I'll lay them out for you.
Takamatsu isn't a huge city, so we actually walked to most places.
Airport Limousine Bus
✔️ Airport → Hyogomachi: ¥1,000
✔️ JR Kotohira Station → Airport: ¥2,000
✔️ Naoshima Ferry: Round trip ¥1,360
✔️ Naoshima ¥100 Bus: 3 rides, ¥300
✔️ Train: Kataharamachi Station → Kotohira Station:
¥730
✔️ Bus: Yume Shopping Center → Kawaramachi Station: ¥200
Total Transportation: ¥5,590
Accommodation
For our accommodation, we chose an Airbnb and a ryokan, both suitable for our group of four.
✔️ Airbnb (3 nights): ¥65,000
Per person: ¥16,250
✔️ Kotohirakadan Ryokan (1 night): ¥99,400
(Includes dinner & breakfast)
Per person: ¥24,850
Total Accommodation (per person): ¥41,100
Admission Fees
We paid admission fees at two places:
The Chichu Art Museum in Naoshima and
Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu.
Remember, it's essential to book your tickets for Chichu Art Museum in advance!
✔️ Chichu Art Museum: ¥2,700 (Sunday price)
✔️ Ritsurin Garden: ¥500
Total Admission Fees: ¥3,200
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Shopping & Personal Expenses
I did a lot of shopping, but I didn't buy much at Don Quijote or
drugstores. What really stood out was buying Adidas
sneakers at Yume Town.
They were 15,000 yen.
Strawberry milk-colored Adidas aren't common, so I bought them, and I think I got them for about ~\$7 cheaper.
And I bought some clothes too!~~
Plus, several Udon kits!~
Shopping & Personal Expenses: Total 26,825 yen
Miscellaneous
The biggest portion of miscellaneous expenses was
food and snacks.
We had some truly delicious meals on our gourmet tour, including Honetsukidori, Gyoza, Yakiniku,
and various udon dishes.
Excluding Naoshima, prices seemed similar to or
slightly cheaper than back home.
Food & Snack Expenses: Total 19,235 yen
Takamatsu Travel Expenses Total Summary
Here are the amounts converted to USD.
Category | Amount (USD) | Notes |
Flights | ~$207 | |
Transportation | ~$38 | Ferry, Airport Limousine |
Accommodation | ~$278 | |
Admission Fees | ~$22 | Chichu Art Museum, etc. |
Food & Shared Expenses | ~$130 | Food, Snacks, etc. |
Shopping & Personal Expenses | ~$182 | Incl. Airport Lunch |
Travel Insurance | ~$11 | |
Total | ~$868 |
One expense not included is the eSIM, which I received as a sponsorship from USIMSA, so it didn't cost me anything.
If you generously add about ~\$7 to my calculated costs, that should cover the eSIM expense.
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Considering we even visited a premium ryokan said to have hosted the Emperor, I really think this trip was incredibly cost-effective at this price.
The room we stayed in at Kotohirakadan originally costs about ~\$146 more than this price, but luckily there was a ~\$146 discount event, so we truly got a great deal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were the round-trip ferry cost to Naoshima and the cost for three rides on the Naoshima 100-yen bus during a 5-day, 4-night trip to Takamatsu?
The round-trip ferry cost to Naoshima was 1,360 yen, and three rides on the Naoshima 100-yen bus cost 300 yen. These costs are included in the total transportation expense of 5,590 yen per person.
For a group of 4 on a 5-day, 4-night trip to Takamatsu, what was the per-person accommodation cost for 3 nights at an Airbnb and 1 night at Kotohirakadan Ryokan?
The total accommodation cost per person was 41,100 yen. This included 16,250 yen per person for 3 nights at an Airbnb and 24,850 yen per person for 1 night at Kotohirakadan Ryokan.
What was the per-person admission fee for the Chichu Art Museum on Naoshima during a 5-day, 4-night trip to Takamatsu, and are there any special notes?
The per-person admission fee for the Chichu Art Museum was 2,700 yen, based on Sunday pricing. Please note that advance reservations are mandatory to visit the Chichu Art Museum.
What was the total per-person cost for the 5-day, 4-night trip to Takamatsu from April 18-22, 2026, and when were the flight tickets booked?
The total cost per person was ~$868. The flight tickets were booked in February, when the trip was planned, for ~$207 on Trip.com.
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