Kagawa

Takamatsu, Naoshima

Kagawa is a cultural gem known for art, food, and sunshine. Taste authentic Sanuki udon, visit the sacred Kotohira Shrine, and explore Naoshima Island, where contemporary art by world-famous artists like Yayoi Kusama blends with seaside scenery. With its gentle Seto Inland Sea views and creative spirit, Kagawa is small but full of inspiration.

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Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture, the smallest prefecture in Japan, is a "sacred place for art and food" visited by travelers from all over the world. Facing the Seto Inland Sea, it is dotted with beautiful islands such as Naoshima and Shodoshima. It also boasts many historical sites, including Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest daimyo gardens, and Kotohira-gu Shrine, a place people wish to visit at least once in their lives. And when it comes to Kagawa, it's all about "Udon." Known by the nickname "Udon Prefecture," the prefecture is lined with numerous udon shops, and there are always long lines of...

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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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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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Kotohira Town

Kotohira Town, which flourished as the temple town of Kotohira-gu Shrine, is a charming town where history and vitality from the Edo period can be felt upon stepping inside. On both sides of the approach, udon restaurants, souvenir shops, and galleries converted from sake breweries line up, overflowing with the energy of worshippers climbing the stone stairs. It also houses the "Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za)," Japan's oldest theater, where you can feel the breath of traditional Japanese performing arts up close. In recent years, stylish cafes and inns renovated from old folk houses have increased, allowing for a town...

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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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Sacred Shikoku: Journey Along the 1,200-Year Pilgrimage Trail

Shikoku Pilgrimage

Shikoku Pilgrimage

Ryozenji Temple (No. 1)

Ryozenji Temple (No. 1)

Gokurakuji Temple (No. 2)

Gokurakuji Temple (No. 2)

Konsenji Temple (No. 3)

Konsenji Temple (No. 3)

Top Landmarks

Must-visit iconic spots that define Japan.

Naoshima Island

Naoshima Island

Naoshima, known worldwide as the "Art Island," is a representative tourist spot in the Seto Inland Sea. The entire island is like a giant museum, featuring the "Chichu Art Museum" designed by Tadao Ando and the "Art House Project" that transforms old houses into artworks. In particular, Yayoi Kusama's "Red Pumpkin" and "Yellow Pumpkin" installed on the coast fascinate visitors from all over the world as icons of the island. The landscape where the natural scenery and contemporary art harmonize perfectly provides a unique sense of immersion found only here. At the accommodation facility "Benesse House," you can also have...

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Ritsurin Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)

Ritsurin Garden (Special Place of Scenic Beauty)

Ritsurin Garden, located in Takamatsu City, is one of Japan's leading daimyo gardens built in the Edo period and is designated as a National Special Place of Scenic Beauty. As described by the phrase "ippo iskei" (a different view with every step), the scenery changes as you walk, and its beauty is highly acclaimed worldwide, having earned three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japon. With Mt. Shiun in the background, six ponds and 13 landscaped hills are skillfully arranged, allowing you to feel the essence of traditional Japanese landscaping techniques. At the "Kikugetsu-tei" teahouse in the garden, you can...

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Kotohira-gu Shrine

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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Chichibugahama Beach

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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Teshima Island

Teshima, floating in the Seto Inland Sea, is a beautiful island where rich nature, contemporary art, and food are in harmony. The "Teshima Art Museum," the biggest highlight, is a unique architectural structure shaped like a drop of water that blends with the surrounding terraced rice fields. Inside, it offers a world-class art experience where you can enjoy silence while feeling the movement of water. Moving around by rental cycle is recommended, and the exhilaration of riding on slopes while looking at the blue sea and beautiful terraced fields is exceptional. Having overcome a history of illegal waste dumping, it...

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Shodoshima Island

Shodoshima Island

Shodoshima, the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is a charming resort island famous for olive cultivation and as a filming location for "Twenty-Four Eyes." At the Mediterranean-style "Olive Park," taking photos on a broomstick with a windmill in the background is huge on social media. Additionally, "Angel Road," a sandbar that appears in the sea only during low tide, is a romantic spot said to grant wishes if crossed with a loved one. At "Kankakei," one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges, you can enjoy dynamic natural beauty from a ropeway. With a deep food culture of...

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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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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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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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Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)

Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park)

Tamamo Park, developed on the site of Takamatsu Castle, is known as one of the "Three Great Water Castles of Japan" for its very rare feature of drawing seawater directly into the moat. Even today, seawater fish such as sea bream swim in the moat, and the unique "Tai-gan Joju" experience of feeding them from a boat is highly popular. Heavy structures designated as National Important Cultural Properties, such as the "Tsukimi Yagura" and "Watari Yagura" turrets, convey the prestige of the time, and the reconstructed "Sakura-go-mon" gate is also a highlight. Despite being right next to Takamatsu Port, a...

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Authentic Local Experiences

Deep dive into authentic Japanese culture.

Nakanishi Chinshoen

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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Great Seto Bridge

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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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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Local Stays

Charming inns and stays for your journey.

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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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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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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Local Treasures

Discover hidden gems loved by locals.

Old Konpira Grand Theatre

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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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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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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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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Yashimaru

Yashimaru, born on the summit of Mt. Yashima in 2022, is an impressive architectural structure with a curved beauty designed to blend into the surrounding landscape. The corridor-like building, stretching about 200 meters, is built to undulate along the terrain, allowing visitors to feel a sense of unity with the trees and sky just by walking. Inside, there are exhibits introducing the history and nature of Yashima, panorama art, and an observation space to stimulate intellectual curiosity. Especially the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea and the night view of Takamatsu City from the glass-walled corridor provide a special experience...

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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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Ibukijima Island

Ibukijima Island

Ibukijima, located off the coast of Kan-onji City, is world-famous as the producing area of "Ibuki Iriko" (dried sardines), which boast Japan's top quality. The island's perimeter is surrounded by steep cliffs, and a unique landscape spreads out where houses are densely packed along labyrinthine slopes. Every year during the anchovy fishing season, the entire island overflows with vitality, and you can feel the traditional processing techniques up close. It is also known for preserving the unique "Ibukijima Dialect," making it a linguistically valuable place. Contemporary art pieces are also dotted around, and the sight of the island's history, industry,...

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Explore by City

Discover hidden charms in each city and town through our visual map.

Ayagawa Town

Ayagawa Town, located in central Kagawa, is the root of udon culture, with legends naming it the "birthplace of Sanuki Udon." In the idyllic rural landscape, legendary udon shops loved by locals are dotted throughout, allowing you to experience the essence of "Udon Prefecture." The town also features the scenic beauty of the Ayagawa River canyon and "Takinomiya Tenmangu Shrine," famous for its weeping cherry blossoms. Recently, stylish cafes in old houses and local fruit dessert shops have increased, making it ideal for a food-focused trip. It is a town where you can enjoy a rich journey surrounded by peaceful...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kotohira Town

Kotohira Town, which flourished as the temple town of Kotohira-gu Shrine, is a charming town where history and vitality from the Edo period can be felt upon stepping inside. On both sides of the approach, udon restaurants, souvenir shops, and galleries converted from sake breweries line up, overflowing with the energy of worshippers climbing the stone stairs. It also houses the "Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za)," Japan's oldest theater, where you can feel the breath of traditional Japanese performing arts up close. In recent years, stylish cafes and inns renovated from old folk houses have increased, allowing for a town...

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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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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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Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture, the smallest prefecture in Japan, is a "sacred place for art and food" visited by travelers from all over the world. Facing the Seto Inland Sea, it is dotted with beautiful islands such as Naoshima and Shodoshima. It also boasts many historical sites, including Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest daimyo gardens, and Kotohira-gu Shrine, a place people wish to visit at least once in their lives. And when it comes to Kagawa, it's all about "Udon." Known by the nickname "Udon Prefecture," the prefecture is lined with numerous udon shops, and there are always long lines of...

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