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Marugame
Spend a half‑day in Marugame: visit Marugame Castle (30 min), then the Nakazu Banshoen Museum (30 min). Stay nearby if you need a night‑stop.
Marugame is a small city on Shikoku’s coast, best explored in a few hours. Its main sights – the historic castle, a local art museum and New Reoma World amusement park – are close to the train station, making a short visit easy. Overnight only if you want a relaxed base for nearby Kotohira or Takamatsu.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- KIX · TAK
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Marugame110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marugame, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyMarugame is generally safe; petty theft is rare, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded stations and on night buses.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIX Kansai International Airport (3 h by JR (Shinkansen + limited express), ¥10,450 (≈ US$75) reserved seat (free with JR Pass)).
- Getting aroundJR Yosan Line trains every 30 min (Shiokaze/Nanpu limited express, ¥2,250 (≈ US$16), 40 min from Okayama).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000–11,000 (≈ US$50–75) · Mid ¥12,000–18,000 (≈ US$85–130) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIX Kansai International Airport (3 h by JR (Shinkansen + limited express), ¥10,450 reserved seat (free with JR Pass)) · TAK Takamatsu Airport (Domestic only; limousine bus 1 h 15 min, ¥1,200)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marugame: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Yosan Line trains every 30 min (Shiokaze/Nanpu limited express, ¥2,250, 40 min from Okayama). Local rapid trains from Takamatsu 25 min, ¥550. Taxis and city buses available; walkable core.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kotohira
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
JR Yosan Line to Kotohira, about 20 min, ¥380 (≈ US$3)
Famous for Kotohira‑gu shrine; easy half‑day.
Takamatsu
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Rapid train from Marugame, 25 min, ¥550 (≈ US$4)
Capital of Kagawa, Ritsurin Garden and udon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Marugame Station area
Convenient for train arrivals; options from budget inns to business hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥7,000–11,000 (≈ US$50–75) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥12,000–18,000 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥600–¥900 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Ticket to New Reoma World | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,200–¥2,700 (≈ US$15–19) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited‑express seats are reserved; check availability if not using a JR Pass.
- Castle opening hours vary seasonally; verify on the city site before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Okayama → Marugame (Shiokaze/Nanpu): ¥2,250 (≈ US$16), 40 min (reserved seat, free with JR Pass)
- Takamatsu → Marugame (rapid): ¥550 (≈ US$4), 25 min
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marugame. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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