Takamatsu City in Kagawa Prefecture faces the Seto Inland Sea and is said to be the central city of Shikoku. Its climate is said to be easy to live in, with little temperature difference throughout the year and little rain. Takamatsu City is home to Takamatsu Castle, a designated national historic site. After the castle was built in 1590, the city flourished as a castle town. As time passed, the city was established as Takamatsu City in 1890. The city is blessed with the sea, mountains, and rivers, and is rich in nature. This natural abundance coexists with urban functions. Furthermore, with the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the completion of expressways, the city continues to develop even further. The area around the Takamatsu Keirin track is booming, and the entire city, not just the area around the station, is said to be bustling with activity.