Tours is a city with a population of 140,000, and it is the capital of Indore-et Loire Prefecture. It's a beautiful city with highly developed economic, tourist, and cultural elements, and has several well-preserved historical sites from the middle ages.

In 2008, Takamatsu and Tours celebrated the 20th anniversary of their sister city agreement, and official delegations from both cities paid visits to commemorate the occasion with special events, and further improved relations between the two cities.