珈琲と本と音楽 半空
Kagawa - Takamatsu, Chugoku & Shikoku
Tucked down a quiet side street of central Takamatsu, Coffee, Books and Music Hankuu (珈琲と本と音楽 半空) feels like a friendly secret locals steer you toward when they want respite from the busy arcade and harbor bustle; inside, low amber light, walls lined with well-thumbed books and record sleeves, and the soft hiss of a turntable set the pace. This is a kissaten more than a café—barista-owned, deliberately analog, where single-origin pour-overs and carefully tamped espresso share space with a listening-counter that invites you to settle in and hear whole albums the way they were meant to be heard. The proprietor’s tastes lean toward warm jazz, intimate folk and thoughtful Japanese singer-songwriters, but you’ll also find city pop, bossa nova and unexpected vinyl gems threaded into evening listening sessions and occasional solo performances; conversation here is measured and respectful, letting the music breathe. If you’re exploring Takamatsu and want an authentic soundscape—somewhere to read, sip, and lose an hour or two to great records—Hankiiu offers a distinctly local, musically literate haven that captures Shikoku’s quieter, contemplative side.
Tucked down a quiet side street of central Takamatsu, Coffee, Books and Music Hankuu (珈琲と本と音楽 半空) feels like a friendly secret locals steer you toward when they want respite from the busy arcade and harbor bustle; inside, low amber light, walls lined with well-thumbed books and record sleeves, and the soft hiss of a turntable set the pace. This is a kissaten more than a café—barista-owned, deliberately analog, where single-origin pour-overs and carefully tamped espresso share space with a listening-counter that invites you to settle in and hear whole albums the way they were meant to be heard. The proprietor’s tastes lean toward warm jazz, intimate folk and thoughtful Japanese singer-songwriters, but you’ll also find city pop, bossa nova and unexpected vinyl gems threaded into evening listening sessions and occasional solo performances; conversation here is measured and respectful, letting the music breathe. If you’re exploring Takamatsu and want an authentic soundscape—somewhere to read, sip, and lose an hour or two to great records—Hankiiu offers a distinctly local, musically literate haven that captures Shikoku’s quieter, contemplative side.