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Utazu Seaside Park

Utazu Seaside Park

Utazu Seaside Park, spreading at the foot of the Great Seto Bridge, is a superb location where you can enjoy the magnificent structural beauty of the bridge while feeling the sea breeze. Within the park, there is a "Restored Salt Pan" that reconstructs former salt fields, allowing for salt-making experiences symbolizing Utazu's history. Also, at the attached "Utazu Umi-hotaru," you can enjoy regional history exhibits and a cafe, and at dusk, view the beautiful sunset sinking into the Seto Inland Sea. At night, the illuminated Great Seto Bridge appears fantastically, making it a popular romantic strolling spot. With a lawn...

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Utazu Town

Utazu Town, despite having the smallest area in Kagawa Prefecture, is a town where unique history and new vitality coexist. Having a history of flourishing with salt pans, you can enjoy strolling through retro townscapes in the "Komachi" (Old Town) area lined with ancient temples. On the other hand, the new seaside town area houses "Gold Tower," boasting one of Shikoku's highest heights, and the latest "Shikoku Aquarium," making it a modern tourist hub. Both old and new charms are compactly gathered, and the location overlooking the Great Seto Bridge close by is superb. With cafes and accommodation utilizing traditional...

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Vessel Ochi

Vessel Ochi in Higashikagawa City is a complex hot spring resort facility boasting a location with a panoramic view of the calm Seto Inland Sea. From the open-air baths, you can enjoy an open view where the sea and sky seem integrated, healing travel fatigue both mentally and physically. In addition to accommodation, it features a restaurant utilizing local ingredients and even a glamping facility, making it popular for travelers wanting a luxurious time in nature. Marine leisure activities such as kayaking and fishing are also substantial in the surrounding area, allowing you to savor the blessings of the Seto...

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Higashikagawa City

Higashikagawa City

Higashikagawa City, located at the eastern end of Kagawa Prefecture, is a city where craftsmanship lives on, known as a producer of traditional "Wasanbon" sugar and as the "Town of Gloves" boasting a 90% domestic share. The old townscape of the Hiketa district, continuing since the Edo period, features red walls and soy sauce breweries, conveying former port town prosperity. Unique tourist spots like the "Japan Dolphin Center," where you can interact with dolphins, and the "Shirotori Shrine" built on the sea are also attractive. Through experiences like molding Wasanbon, a traditional Japanese sweetness, and historical strolls, you can deeply...

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Osaka Pass Observatory

Osaka Pass Observatory

Osaka Pass Observatory, located on the border between Kagawa and Tokushima Prefectures, is a spectacular point at an altitude of about 270 meters offering views of the Seto Inland Sea, Sanuki Plain, and as far as Shodoshima and Awaji Island. It is a historic pass said to have been crossed by Yoshitsune's army during the Genpei War, and now features an open field of vision so wide it's known as a paraglider takeoff base. Especially on days with clear air, the panorama woven by the blue sea and islands stretches endlessly, and its beauty overwhelms visitors. Though the journey involves...

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Jorojima Island

Jorojima Island

Jorojima, floating in Tsuda Bay, Sanuki City, is a very mysterious small uninhabited island that you can cross to on foot via a "sand path" that appears only during low tide. Alongside Angel Road on Shodoshima, it's known as a spot to experience nature's wonder where the path opens only for limited times. The entire island is covered with beautiful rocky areas and greenery, appearing like a picture surrounded by transparent sea. Also, a sad legend of love is passed down regarding this island, allowing you to enjoy exploration while feeling historical romance. Visiting in accordance with the natural rhythm...

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Yamada Beach

Yamada Beach in Sanuki City is characterized by its beautiful sandy beach with calm waves and highly transparent water. With small islands floating in front, you can enjoy swimming, camping, and marine sports against the background of the Seto Inland Sea's archipelago beauty. Recently, it has become popular as a base for sea kayaking and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), offering an exceptional experience of feeling the island scenery up close from the sea surface. In winter, it's also known as a place where you can see "Kearashi" (sea fog) rising from the water, creating a fantastic landscape. This rustic and...

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Sanuki City

Sanuki City, located in eastern Kagawa Prefecture, is a city blessed with beautiful coastlines and rich mountains, overflowing with nature's bounty. It features many open spectacular spots such as "Tsuda-no-Matsubara," where centuries-old pine trees stretch for about 1 km, and the panoramic view from the "Ogushi Peninsula" jutting into the Seto Inland Sea. It is also home to Okubo-ji, the "completion temple" (Kechan-no-tera) of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, where the thoughts of pilgrims ending their long journey gather. Local specialties like grapes, wine, and fresh seafood are also major attractions. Away from the city hustle, it is a perfect...

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Sakaide City

Sakaide City, the Shikoku gateway to the Great Seto Bridge, is a city with dynamic landscapes woven by one of the world's largest bridges and calm archipelago beauty. From the Seto Ohashi Memorial Park, you can experience its overwhelming scale up close and be amazed by the harmony between man-made beauty and nature. Sakaide is also associated with the Manyoshu poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro and Emperor Sutoku, with historical sites evoking deep romance scattered throughout. While powerful night views of the industrial zone spread along the coast, rich nature like Goshikidai also coexists, showing various expressions. Furthermore, top-class udon shops...

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Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

This museum in Mure-cho, Takamatsu City, is the place where world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi spent over 20 years of his later life as a studio. The old stone workshops Noguchi chose and numerous stone sculptures he arranged himself are preserved and opened to the public as they were. This is not just an exhibition facility, but a "living studio" where Noguchi's creative energy still breathes. The surrounding mountains, the landscape as a stone-producing area, and the modern forms he created are in perfect harmony, giving visitors deep emotion and inspiration. Since it is entirely by reservation only and the number...

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Zentsuji City

Zentsuji City, known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), is a temple town that developed around "Sohonzan Zentsu-ji," which is particularly important among the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage sites. Walking through the city, historic temples and old townscapes remain everywhere, allowing you to feel the deep spiritual culture of Kagawa Prefecture. Zentsuji City is also famous as the producing area of "Square Watermelons," and those unique specialties are a topic of conversation worldwide. It is a city where discoveries are made with every step, including gourmet food using the local specialty "Daishimochi" (glutinous barley) and the warm hospitality that...

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Kan-onji City

Kan-onji City, located at the western tip of Kagawa Prefecture, is a city of history and faith dotted with the grand sand art "Zenigata Sunae" and temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. From the beautiful coastline of the Seto Inland Sea to the "Torii in the Sky" (Takaya Shrine) where a torii gate stands on a summit about 400 meters high, numerous spectacular spots with varied terrain exist. Additionally, the "Iriko" (dried sardines) caught at Ibukijima boast Japan's top quality, and famous Sanuki Udon shops utilizing that deep umami line the city streets. With the heat of the traditional "Chosa Festival"...

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Shikokumura Museum

Shikokumura Museum

Shikokumura Museum, spreading at the foot of Mt. Yashima in Takamatsu City, is an open-air museum that relocated and restored old private houses and traditional workshops from the Edo to Meiji periods from all over Shikoku. Walking through the vast 50,000-square-meter grounds, you can feel the former Japanese lifestyle and wisdom firsthand as they were. It is packed with architectural and historical highlights, including an art museum designed by Tadao Ando and a replica of the "Iya Vine Bridge" (Kazurabashi) that you can actually cross. Additionally, at "Waraya" within the village, you can enjoy authentic Sanuki Udon inside an old...

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Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art)

Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art)

The "Zenigata Sunae" drawn on Ariake Beach in Kan-onji City is a giant sand art piece measuring 122 meters long and 90 meters wide. It mimics the "Kanei Tsuho" coin of the Edo period, and legend says it was created overnight in 1633. It is designed to appear as a perfect circle when viewed from the observatory of the adjacent Kotohiki Park, and its scale is overwhelming. There is a saying that looking at this sand art will make you "healthy, live long, and never troubled by money," attracting many visitors as a power spot for financial luck. At night,...

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Mt. Shiudeyama

Mt. Shiudeyama, located on the Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, is one of Kagawa's best spectacular spots offering a 360-degree view of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago. Especially in spring, about 1,000 cherry trees dye the summit pink, and the contrast with the blue sea is breathtakingly beautiful, having been introduced in the New York Times as a "place to go in the world." You can enjoy seasonal expressions like hydrangeas in early summer and sunset views in the clear air of winter. Near the summit, there is an archaeological museum of a Yayoi-period high-altitude settlement, adding historical depth. This...

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Mitoyo City

Mitoyo City, located in western Kagawa Prefecture, is a treasure trove of spectacular views and fruits that has recently jumped into the spotlight due to "Chichibugahama" becoming world-famous. Its greatest attractions are dynamic natural beauties such as the Shonai Peninsula, where the legend of Urashima Taro remains, and Mt. Shiudeyama, where thousands of cherry trees dye the mountain in spring. Additionally, there are many observation spots with panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago, and the scenery of the calm sea and islands captures the hearts of visitors. Furthermore, fruit cultivation like peaches, grapes, and mandarins utilizing the warm...

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Kasashima Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

Kasashima Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

The Kasashima District on Honjima is a history-rich area where the old townscape from the Edo to Meiji periods is preserved almost perfectly. Once flourishing as a base for the Shiwaku Navy and a gathering place for "Shiwaku Carpenters" (skilled woodworkers), merchant houses with lattice doors and heavy-built private residences line the narrow, labyrinthine alleys. Stepping inside, a quiet time flows that tells of past prosperity, and you can feel the craftsmen's pride through detailed carvings and architectural styles. Designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, it offers a deep impression to travelers who wish...

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Shiwaku Islands, Marugame City

Shiwaku Islands, Marugame City

The "Shiwaku Islands" of Marugame City in the Seto Inland Sea consist of 28 large and small islands centered on Honjima, where the history of the "Shiwaku Navy"—a military and technical group that operated Shogunate ships with advanced navigation skills—lives on. Each island retains untouched old townscapes from the Edo period, stone wall villages, and historical shrines and temples, inviting visitors into the depths of history. In recent years, it has also been known as a stage for the Setouchi Triennale, forming a unique cultural sphere where contemporary art melts into quiet island landscapes. Through a boat trip around the...

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Marugame Castle

Marugame Castle

Marugame Castle, the symbol of Marugame City, is a "Castle of Stone Walls" boasting over 400 years of history. Its magnificent stone walls, with a total height of over 60 meters (the highest in Japan), feature a gentle curve called "Ogi-no-Kobai" (Fan Slope), and its overwhelming sculptural beauty fascinates castle fans worldwide. The wooden main keep sitting at the summit is one of only 12 "Original Keeps" remaining in Japan, a precious heritage conveying the appearance of the Edo period. The castle grounds are maintained as a park, and from the keep, a spectacular view of the Great Seto Bridge...

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Sanuki Hiroshima Island

Sanuki Hiroshima Island

Sanuki Hiroshima, with the largest area among the Shiwaku Islands in Marugame City, flourished as a base for the "Shiwaku Navy," a group of skilled sailors, and was also known as a producing area of high-quality "Aoushi" blue stone. Historic stone walls and temples are dotted throughout the island, conveying former glory to the present. Especially the magnificent townscape of stone walls seen in the Aoki district is an artistic landscape merging craftsmanship and the island's history. Currently, a very quiet time flows, and if you ride a rental cycle on the island without a single traffic light, you can...

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Toyo Tanso Urban Sports Park Marugame

Toyo Tanso Urban Sports Park Marugame

This facility in Marugame City is one of Japan's largest skate parks where you can fully enjoy "Urban Sports" like skateboarding and BMX. The vast grounds, capable of hosting international competitions, are maintained with diverse sections satisfying everyone from beginners to professionals. Its sophisticated, modern landscape provides a very fresh impression within Marugame, which has a strong image of a castle town. Not only can you observe the high skills and energy of young people up close, but the open space is also pleasant for strolling. As a spot symbolizing the multifaceted charm of Marugame, which actively adopts modern new...

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Tonosho Town

Tonosho Town, one of the gateways to Shodoshima, is a vibrant port town known for having the "Dobuchi Strait," certified by Guinness World Records as the world's narrowest strait. There are old streets called "The Labyrinth Town," and strolling through the unique town layout created to prevent pirate invasions is an experience that tickles the adventurous spirit. It is also the hub for "Angel Road," a sandbar appearing only at low tide, and is packed with tourist charms. Art pieces are displayed around the port, and modern convenience coexists comfortably with the island's unique leisurely time. You can also touch...

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Osaka Castle Remaining Stone Memorial Park

Osaka Castle Remaining Stone Memorial Park

This park on Shodoshima is a unique facility themed around giant stones called "Zannen-ishi" (Regrettable Stones), which were cut for the reconstruction of Osaka Castle in the Edo period but left on the island without being used. Giant rocks with vivid chisel marks from the time of cutting are scattered about, and you can glimpse the astonishing technology and labor of ancestors who tried to transport such massive rocks in an era without heavy machinery. The museum in the park features experiential exhibits of stone splitting, allowing you to learn the background of Shodoshima supporting Japanese history as the "Island...

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Togatazaki

Togatazaki, located at the northwestern tip of Shodoshima, is a spectacular cape overlooking the calm Seto Inland Sea. It was once the site of an elementary school, and the view from the seaside schoolyard was used as a filming location for movies and dramas as "the school in the most beautiful scenery in Japan." Especially famous is the sight of "Koinobori" (carp streamers) hoisted as if swimming over the sea during the Boy's Day festival season. The colorful carp streamers swimming powerfully against the background of the blue sky and sea fascinate many people as a seasonal tradition of early...

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