Takamatsu Velodrome's Community Plaza 'Chitaka Plaza' Opens After Renewal on March 28, 2026
Chari Loto Co., Ltd. announced the renewal opening of 'Chitaka Plaza' at the Takamatsu Velodrome on March 28, 2026. As the first step of the velodrome's redevelopment into a 'hybrid velodrome,' the plaza features a large play structure, lounges, and nursing rooms, aiming to serve as a relaxing 'local porch' for the community.
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Chari Loto Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Yosuke Ishihara, hereinafter 'the Company') announces that it held a completion ceremony on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and reopened Chitaka Plaza as the first phase of the redevelopment of the Takamatsu Velodrome, where the Company is responsible for maintenance, management, operation, and surplus land development incidental businesses.
The Takamatsu Velodrome redevelopment project operates under the concept of a 'hybrid velodrome that creates bicycle culture.' We are proceeding with the redevelopment aiming to create spaces that serve as places to belong for local residents and children, while incorporating mechanisms that enhance regional appeal and create bicycle culture.
Now, as its first phase, 'Chitaka Plaza' reopened on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and a completion ceremony was held.
■ Plaza Overview
Park Name: Chitaka Plaza
Location: 1-4-46 Fukuokacho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:30
Site Area: 4,152.29㎡
Facility Overview: Original play equipment, Chitaka House (Plaza management office), etc.
■ Features of the Plaza
The newly opened Chitaka Plaza aims to become a comfortable space like a 'local porch' where people can sit and chat.
The Chitaka House within the plaza has a roofed area on the side facing the play equipment so adults can watch over children. It also features a lounge available for local residents, as well as a nursing room and multi-purpose toilets, creating an environment that anyone can easily and safely use.
The plaza is equipped with diverse play areas such as a sandbox and 'Life Forest' where children can enjoy picking up acorns, allowing them to play while interacting with nature. Furthermore, through large complex play equipment modeled after bicycles and devices that let them experience the fun of pedaling, it has become a space where children can touch upon the appeal of bicycles while having fun.
■ Overview of Original Play Equipment
Large Complex Play Equipment 'Chitaka Tower'
The large complex play equipment 'Chitaka Tower' has a maximum height of about 6.7m and features 5 sliders, allowing many children to play simultaneously. Also, by incorporating a mechanism where gears turn when a bicycle is pedaled, it is devised so children can experience how bicycles work and the fun of pedaling. Furthermore, structured so children can climb from multiple routes, it allows for play with diverse movements, making it a piece of equipment they won't tire of enjoying.
The Takamatsu Velodrome redevelopment project operates under the concept of a 'hybrid velodrome that creates bicycle culture.' We are proceeding with the redevelopment aiming to create spaces that serve as places to belong for local residents and children, while incorporating mechanisms that enhance regional appeal and create bicycle culture.
Now, as its first phase, 'Chitaka Plaza' reopened on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and a completion ceremony was held.
■ Plaza Overview
Park Name: Chitaka Plaza
Location: 1-4-46 Fukuokacho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Business Hours: 9:00 - 17:30
Site Area: 4,152.29㎡
Facility Overview: Original play equipment, Chitaka House (Plaza management office), etc.
■ Features of the Plaza
The newly opened Chitaka Plaza aims to become a comfortable space like a 'local porch' where people can sit and chat.
The Chitaka House within the plaza has a roofed area on the side facing the play equipment so adults can watch over children. It also features a lounge available for local residents, as well as a nursing room and multi-purpose toilets, creating an environment that anyone can easily and safely use.
The plaza is equipped with diverse play areas such as a sandbox and 'Life Forest' where children can enjoy picking up acorns, allowing them to play while interacting with nature. Furthermore, through large complex play equipment modeled after bicycles and devices that let them experience the fun of pedaling, it has become a space where children can touch upon the appeal of bicycles while having fun.
■ Overview of Original Play Equipment
Large Complex Play Equipment 'Chitaka Tower'
The large complex play equipment 'Chitaka Tower' has a maximum height of about 6.7m and features 5 sliders, allowing many children to play simultaneously. Also, by incorporating a mechanism where gears turn when a bicycle is pedaled, it is devised so children can experience how bicycles work and the fun of pedaling. Furthermore, structured so children can climb from multiple routes, it allows for play with diverse movements, making it a piece of equipment they won't tire of enjoying.