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Shionoe-cho, Takamatsu City

Shionoe-cho, located in the southern part of Takamatsu City, is a historic hot spring village affectionately known as "Takamatsu's Inner Parlor." It was discovered about 1,300 years ago by the high priest Gyoki, and legend says that when Kobo Daishi Kukai practiced here, he spread it to heal the illnesses of everyone. Along the canyon surrounded by rich mountains, atmospheric hot spring inns line up, allowing for a healing time while listening to the murmuring of the river. The greatest attraction is the rich nature of each season: cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, and autumn foliage. It is...

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Takamatsu Central Shopping Mall

Takamatsu Central Shopping Mall in the heart of Takamatsu City is a series of eight shopping streets with a total length of about 2.7 km, making it the "longest arcade shopping street in Japan." Soft light filters through the high domed ceilings, allowing comfortable shopping and dining regardless of the weather. It is a vibrant space where long-established kimono and Buddhist altar shops coexist with the latest fashion brands and sophisticated cafes. Especially attractive are the many famous udon shops frequented daily by locals, allowing you to experience the authentic food culture firsthand. Fusing urban convenience with a somewhat nostalgic...

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Takamatsu City

Takamatsu City, the prefectural capital of Kagawa, is a "port town where urbanity and nature harmonize" overlooking the archipelago beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. Historical sites such as Ritsurin Garden, Japan's largest stroll-style daimyo garden, and the Takamatsu Castle ruins, which drew seawater into the moat, are dotted throughout the city area. It is also the hub for ferries heading to world-class art islands, with many travelers constantly coming and going. The city center features the longest arcade shopping street in Japan, where you can fully enjoy shopping and the local gourmet "Sanuki Udon." With a calm sea spreading...

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Tsushima Shrine

Tsushima Shrine, floating on a small island just about 250 meters away from the coast of Mitoyo City, is a mysterious shrine known as a guardian deity for children. The vermilion "Tsushima Bridge" leading to the island is usually closed at the entrance, and you can only cross the bridge to pray during the summer festival on August 4th and 5th for just two days a year. The experience of crossing this "bridge with the shortest operating days in Japan" as if walking on the sea is extremely precious and fantastic. Fireworks are set off on festival nights, allowing you...

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Kotohira-gu Shrine

Kotohira-gu Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san" in Kotohira Town, is one of Japan's leading sacred sites that has long gathered faith as a guardian deity of the sea. Its most prominent feature is the long stone staircase of 785 steps to the Main Shrine (1,368 steps to the Inner Shrine) starting from the path entrance. Souvenir shops and udon restaurants line both sides of the stairs, and the sacred air deepens with each step you climb. The view of the Sanuki Plain from the observatory at the Main Shrine is exceptional, coupled with the sense of accomplishment. The grounds are...

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Ogushi Nature Park

Spreading across the Ogushi Peninsula in Sanuki City, this park is an open leisure spot utilizing its location jutting out into the Seto Inland Sea. From observatories in the park, a 360-degree panoramic view stretches out, overlooking islands of Okayama and Hyogo Prefectures on the opposite shore, truly enjoying the spectacular scenery symbolizing "archipelago beauty." In particular, the white Greek-style outdoor music plaza "Theatron" looks stunning against the blue sea and sky, popular as a photogenic spot with an exotic atmosphere. A winery and campsite are also attached, allowing you to enjoy nature leisurely while tasting local wine. It is...

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Angel Road

Angel Road (The Path of Angels) on Shodoshima is a mysterious sandy path that appears from the sea only twice a day during low tide. There is a romantic legend that "if you cross this path holding hands with a precious person, an angel will descend in the middle of the sandbar and grant your wish," attracting couples from all over the world as a Lover's Sanctuary. Since the time the path appears changes daily, checking the schedule in advance adds to the excitement. From the "Hill of Promise" observatory at the entrance, you can see the sandy path floating...

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Old Konpira Grand Theatre

The "Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za)" in Kotohira Town, built in 1835, is the oldest existing authentic theater in Japan. It is an extremely valuable structure conveying Edo-period architectural styles and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The interior retains numerous mechanisms symbolizing Japanese theatrical culture of the time, such as the "mawari-butai" (revolving stage) rotated by manpower and the "hanamichi" (runway) passing through the audience. Every spring, grand Kabuki performances are held, attracting fans from across the country. Outside performance periods, the interior is open for viewing, allowing visitors to feel the passion and brilliant culture of...

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Tsuda-no-Matsubara / Kinrin Park

Located in Sanuki City, Tsuda-no-Matsubara is a beautiful coastline with centuries-old pine trees stretching for about 1 km, selected as one of the top 100 white sand and green pine groves in Japan. The scenery of approximately 3,000 pine trees is the quintessential traditional Japanese seaside landscape protected since the Edo period, and it is affectionately known as "Kinrin Park" for its serene atmosphere. Unique pines such as the "root-above-ground pines" (neagari-matsu) are highlights. It is crowded with swimmers in the highly transparent sea during summer, while in winter, the snow-covered pine grove creates a fantastic sight. Strolling through the...

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Kankakei Gorge

Kankakei Gorge, located in the center of Shodoshima, is ranked among Japan's top three most beautiful gorges and is a scenic spot with dynamic unusual rock formations created by volcanic activity about 13 million years ago. From the ropeway, you can overlook sheer cliffs and the blue Seto Inland Sea, and the aerial walk woven by sky, sea, and gorge is overwhelmingly powerful. Especially the autumn foliage, where the entire mountain is dyed in burning red and yellow, fascinates people worldwide as one of Japan's finest beauties. It shows completely different expressions in fresh green spring, cool summer, and quiet...

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Chichibugahama Beach

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo City is a spectacular 1-km long beach that has recently become a global sensation as the "Uyuni Salt Flat of Japan." During low tide on windless days, the tide pools on the shore act like a mirror, reflecting the sky and allowing you to take fantastical photos as if you were standing on the water's surface. The view during the "magic hour" at sunset, when the sky turns orange, is breathtakingly beautiful. With an increasing number of stylish cafes and shops nearby, you can spend a relaxing time while watching the sunset. This place, where you...

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Yashima

Yashima, located northeast of Takamatsu City, is a lava plateau jutting into the Seto Inland Sea, known for its history as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War and its spectacular views. From the summit observatories, you can overlook the islands floating in the calm sea and the Takamatsu city skyline, making its panorama one of the representative scenic spots of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. "Yashimar," which opened in 2022, features an impressive curved architectural beauty that blends into the surrounding landscape, allowing visitors to enjoy strolling while touching Yashima's history and culture. Additionally, there are diverse cultural...

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Setonaikai National Park

Designated in 1934 as the first National Park in Japan, Kagawa Prefecture plays a central role in it. The "archipelago beauty," where nearly 1,000 large and small islands float in the calm sea, is world-famous and has been praised as the "Jewel of the World" since ancient times. Within the park, there are numerous breathtaking spectacular spots such as Yashima in Takamatsu City and Kankakei in Shodoshima. The scenery woven by the blue sea, lush islands, and white sandy beaches changes its expression depending on the time and season, offering new discoveries every time you visit. It is a vast...

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Mitoyotsuru

Mitoyotsuru in Mitoyo City is a unique accommodation and experience facility renovated from a historical sake brewery that continued for over 100 years. The huge "Koji-muro" (mold room) that was once the heart of sake making and the historical spaces used for brewing have been reborn as a guest house and restaurant with a modern, sophisticated design. Here, you can not only stay while feeling the breath of the craftsmen of that time, but also savor dishes using local seasonal ingredients and carefully selected Japanese sake. This creative initiative to pass on the tradition of sake making to the next...

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Nakanishi Chinshoen

Located in Kinashi, the "Sacred Land of Bonsai" in the suburbs of Takamatsu City, this historical bonsai garden has been in business for over 100 years. Kagawa Prefecture boasts an 80% domestic share of pine bonsai production, and here you can appreciate masterpiece bonsai crafted by skilled artisans over many years. The garden features a wide range from traditional styles to modern bonsai suitable for contemporary living spaces, and its sculptural beauty surprises international tourists. Beyond mere sales, it is a place where you can feel firsthand the traditional Japanese aesthetics and the philosophy of "condensing nature onto the palm."...

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Kachusha

Kachusha, located in an area with samurai residences in Tadotsu Town, is a limited one-group-per-day inn and restaurant renovated from a mansion over 100 years old. The dignified gate reminiscent of the samurai era, the beautiful Japanese garden showing seasonal changes, and the architectural designs showcasing master craftsmanship envelop visitors in exceptional luxury. Here, you can slowly savor dishes using generous amounts of local seasonal ingredients in a sophisticated Japanese space. It is a special place where you can experience traditional Japanese "living" and "eating" culture with all five senses, rather than just a simple accommodation. It is a sanctuary...

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Zentsu-ji Temple (75th Temple)

Sohonzan Zentsu-ji in Zentsu-ji City is the 75th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and is one of Japan's leading sacred sites, known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism. The vast grounds are divided into the West Wing, where "Mie-do" stands on the spot where the Master was born, and the East Wing, featuring the "Kon-do" and a five-story pagoda that retain traces of the original construction. In particular, the "Kaidan Meguri," where you walk through a pitch-black corridor, is very popular among international tourists as an ascetic experience to re-examine oneself. Surrounded...

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Inagike

Inagike in Tadotsu Town is a spot utilizing a historical building that conveys the atmosphere of a port town that once flourished as a port of call for Kitamaebune ships. The heavy architectural style, which gives a sense of the merchant house history continuing since the Edo period, tells of the wealth and high culture of Tadotsu at that time. Currently, it also serves as a regional community hub and a guide for tourism, welcoming visitors warmly. Spending time in a space where historical designs remain everywhere, while thinking about the lives of former wealthy merchants, becomes a precious moment...

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Great Seto Bridge

The Great Seto Bridge, connecting Okayama and Kagawa Prefectures, is a general term for six bridges spanning the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. As a combined rail and road bridge, it boasts one of the largest scales in the world. The sight of white bridges continuing over the blue sea is truly a magnificent work of art merging human technology with natural beauty. From "Seto Ohashi Memorial Park" in Sakaide City, you can experience its overwhelming scale up close, and the observation tower offers a panorama of the archipelago and the bridge. Especially at dusk, the illuminated bridge reflecting...

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Marugame City

Marugame City, the central city of western Kagawa Prefecture, is a castle town that flourished around "Marugame Castle," which features one of only 12 remaining original keeps in Japan. It is also known as the production center of "Marugame Uchiwa" fans, which boast a major national share, and the traditional craftsmanship still lives on today. Walking through the city, you'll encounter historical sites alongside sophisticated art spots like the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA). Additionally, as the birthplace of "Honetsukidori" (bone-in chicken), its spicy and juicy chicken dishes are immensely popular among international tourists as Kagawa's soul food...

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Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya

Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya in Marugame City is a famous shop that sticks to "Pure Handmade" (Jun Teuchi), where everything from kneading the flour to cutting is done by craftsmen's hands without using any machinery. The uneven thickness of the noodles, unique to hand-cutting, creates a distinct texture and exquisite tangling with the dashi broth, earning immense support among udon enthusiasts. Open from early morning, it is overflowing with vitality from local regulars and tourists seeking authentic Sanuki Udon. Each bowl, filled with the owner's passion, has a strong wheat aroma despite its simplicity, symbolizing the depth of Kagawa's udon...

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Shamijima Island

Once a remote island off the coast of Sakaide City, Shamijima is now connected to the mainland due to land reclamation. It is a place filled with "Manyo Romance," known as the location where the Manyoshu poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro composed poems. Within the island, there are ruins and burial mounds from the Jomon and Yayoi periods, allowing you to feel firsthand the history of people living on this beautiful seaside since ancient times. It is also an excellent viewpoint to look up at the Great Seto Bridge close by, offering a very unique contrast between giant modern architecture and...

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Takamijima Island

Takamijima, floating off the coast of Tadotsu Town, is characterized by its "Stone Wall Village" where houses were built on steep slopes by stacking stone walls. Stepping inside, you will be overwhelmed by the geometric beauty and strength of the magnificent stone walls stacked one by one by human hands. From this village, you can overlook the Seto Inland Sea, and the contrast between the blue sea, old tile roofs, and stone walls is quintessential Japanese remote island scenery. Recently, it has gained attention as a stage for contemporary art, with works utilizing vacant houses conveying the island's memory. It...

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Honjima Island

Honjima, belonging to Marugame City, is a historic island that once flourished as the base of the "Shiwaku Suigan" (Shiwaku Navy) who controlled the Seto Inland Sea. Especially the "Kasashima District" retains an old townscape from the Edo to Meiji periods and is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Walking through labyrinthine alleys and heavy-built houses, the vitality of the sailors of the time seems to be conveyed. Additionally, it serves as a venue for the Setouchi Triennale, and its unique charm lies in the contemporary art melting into the historical scenery. Honjima, where...

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