HOSHI NO SHIMA

Babies welcome · a two-bedroom flat in Takamatsu

Bring the baby.
Bring your friends.

The cot and the pushchair are already here. Takamatsu Port is a 20-minute walk away. A private two-bedroom flat for one family or group at a time, on your way to the islands.

The sunlit living room with wooden toys and a baby chair

up to6guests

free parking
1car

cot
provided

There is no sea view from the flat. Takamatsu Port, where the island ferries leave, is a 20-minute walk.

NO NEED TO PACK

Things you can leave at home.

Travelling with little ones usually means plenty of luggage. All of this is already in the flat.

  • Travel cot (crib)Portable, one cot,
    with sheets
  • Pushchair (stroller)For strolls, or the walk to the port
  • Baby bathPlus a baby futon (floor mattress)
  • Baby chairWith a safety belt
  • Children’s tablewareDivided plates and cups
  • ToysAges 0–2 and 2–5
  • Corner guardsFor the table corners
  • Curling iron & hairdryerFor the grown-ups, too

Please use the travel cot as described in its instruction manual.
For the grown-ups, we provide MUJI make-up remover, toner, moisturising lotion and face wash.

WHO SLEEPS WHERE

Who sleeps where?

Tap or click a card to highlight the room on the floor plan.

Floor plan (north at the top). Dimensions are approximate.

KITCHEN & COFFEE

Cook as you would at home.

Children’s tableware
Children’s tableware
Freshly ground coffee
Freshly ground coffee
Kitchen
Kitchen
Colourful dishes
Colourful dishes
Two-ring induction hob
Two-ring induction hob

Microwave, rice cooker, fridge, electric kettle, pots and pans. Help yourself to the hand grinder and coffee beans.

DAY TRIP

Take the ferry to the islands.

From Takamatsu Port to Naoshima, Teshima and Shodoshima. Children of primary-school age pay roughly half the adult fare.

NaoshimaMiyanoura Port

  • Ferry50min
  • High-speed boat30min

The port with Yayoi Kusama’s Red Pumpkin. Only the ferry takes bicycles.

TeshimaIeura Port

  • High-speed boat35min

No reservations; first come, first served (70 seats). Fewer sailings on Tuesdays.

ShodoshimaTonosho Port

  • Ferry60min
  • High-speed boat35min

Children under primary-school age travel free, one per adult (Shodoshima Ferry).

Hoshi no Shima→ on foot20 min→ Takamatsu Port

A ferry among the islands of the Seto Inland Sea* Stock photo (Seto Inland Sea)

Times and fares are approximate (checked on the operators’ websites in September 2026) and may change. See our island ferry guide for details.

ROOM TOUR

Take a quick video tour.

Jump to

From the kitchen-dining area to the living room and both bedrooms (1:14, no sound)

ACCESS

From here, go anywhere.

From Takamatsu AirportAirport bus to JR Takamatsu Station, about 45 minutes, then a local bus or about 19 minutes on foot
By carAbout 15 minutes from the Takamatsu-Chuo interchange. One free parking space on the property
To Ritsurin GardenAbout 12 minutes by car
Address42-5 Hamanocho, Takamatsu, Kagawa

* Distances and times are taken from Google Maps (September 2026). The taxi fare is an estimate based on the Takamatsu Taxi Association tariff revised on 16 March 2026 (600 yen for the first 950 m, then 100 yen per 275 m). Fares are higher late at night and vary with traffic.

Takamatsu travel guides

Where to stay, boats to the islands, getting in from the airport, the local trains and sample itineraries.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see the sea from the flat?

No. There is no sea view from the windows. Takamatsu Port is about a 20-minute walk away.

How many people can stay, and who sleeps where?

Up to six: two in the double bed in bedroom 1, three in bedroom 2 (two in the semi-double and one in the single), and one on the sofa bed in the living room.

Can we stay with a baby?

Yes, from newborns up. There is a portable travel cot (crib), a pushchair, a baby bath, a baby chair, children’s tableware and toys. Please use the travel cot as described in its instruction manual.

Do small children count towards the maximum?

The maximum is six guests. Before booking, please ask us how babies and toddlers are counted.

What time is check-in?

Between 15:00 and 21:00. It’s self check-in: we’ll send you the key-box code after you book, and you collect the key from the box at the entrance.

Is there parking?

Yes, one free parking space on the property.

Can we walk from the station or the port?

Yes. JR Takamatsu Station is about 19 minutes on foot and Takamatsu Port about 20. If you have a lot of luggage, buses run between JR Takamatsu Station and the Omatoba stop, a 7-minute walk from the flat (¥200), or a taxi takes about 6 minutes (around ¥900).

Can we do laundry?

There is a washing machine. There is no tumble dryer, but there is a coin-operated launderette nearby.

Can we leave our luggage?

If you would like to leave bags before check-in or after check-out, please ask us in advance.

Before you leave (check-out 10:00)
  • Wash the dishes you used and leave them beside the hob
  • Put the used towels together in one place
  • Sort your rubbish and leave it in one place
  • Turn off the lights, lock the door and return the key to the key box

BOOKING

See which dates
are free.

Check availability

Check-in 15:00–21:00 · Check-out 10:00 · One group at a time, up to 6 guests

HOSHI NO SHIMABabies welcome · up to 6
Availability