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The home of Sanuki udon noodles and the art island of Naoshima. Kotohira-gu Shrine and Shodoshima's olive groves are highlights of eastern Shikoku.

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Shioiri Onsen

A quiet hidden spring tucked in a green valley of Manno town, surrounded by water and fore

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Shodoshima Onsen Olive no Yu

A hot spring at the Shodoshima Kokusai Hotel near Angel Road, overlooking the sunset on Ik

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Yuya Kotohiki Kairo

A natural hot spring near Kotohiki Park in Kanonji, prized for ocean-view baths and saunas

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Epia Mikado

A two-century-old hot spring at the Kotonami roadside station in the hills of Manno town.

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Shiohama no Yu Shikoku Kenkomura

A large twenty-four-hour bathing complex at the foot of the Great Seto Bridge in Utazu.

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Sun Olive Onsen

A Mediterranean-style bath on the hill of Shodoshima Olive Park, gazing over the Seto Inla

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Olive Onsen Manten no Yu

A natural hot spring in Tonosho at the gateway to Shodoshima, easy to slip into between is

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Takamatsu Crater no Yu Tennen Onsen Kirara

A Takamatsu day-trip bath drawing water from an ancient impact crater, complete with an op

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Shionoe Onsen

A serene mountain hot spring in a valley of the Sanuki range, with some thirteen centuries

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Kotohira Onsen Kotosankaku

A landmark hot spring inn at the gateway to Konpira Shrine, blending fine baths with Sanuk

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Sanuki Oden

Oden dipped in sweet white miso, a staple at udon shops.

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Anmochi Zoni

A new year soup of white miso with sweet bean filled mochi.

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Teppai

Pond crucian carp and vegetables dressed in vinegared miso.

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Shippoku Udon

Winter udon simmered with seasonal vegetables in sardine broth.

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Shoyumame

Roasted broad beans steeped in a sweet savory soy sauce.

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Shodoshima Somen

Hand stretched noodles from one of Japan three great somen regions.

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Olive Hamachi

Farmed yellowtail raised on olive leaves in the birthplace of aquaculture.

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Olive Beef

Kagawa premium wagyu raised on the fruit of the olive tree.

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Honetsukidori

A whole spiced chicken leg you grip and bite into, born in Marugame.

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Sanuki Udon

The chewy, springy noodle that defines Kagawa and its people.

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Marugame Castle and Chichibugahama Sunset Course

A course from the original-tower Marugame Castle to the mirror-like sunset beach of Chichi

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Naoshima Setouchi Art Island Course

A day on the contemporary art island of Naoshima visiting museums, outdoor art, and the po

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Shodoshima Olive and Angel Road Course

A day exploring the sandbar of Angel Road that appears at low tide and the highlights of t

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Konpira Shrine Visit and Temple Town Course

A classic day that climbs the long stone steps of Konpira and strolls the lively approach

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Takamatsu Ritsurin Garden and Yashima Walk Course

A one-day route through Takamatsu that links the famous Ritsurin Garden with the historic

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Shirotori Jinja Shrine: An Old Shrine with a Yamato Takeru Legend and Japan Lowest Mountain in Higashikagawa, Kagawa

Said to be where Yamato Takeru descended as a white bird, Shirotori Jinja also has Japan l

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Yodaji Temple: A Temple Known for Warding Off Misfortune in Higashikagawa, Kagawa

Said to have been founded by the monk Gyoki in the Nara era, Yodaji is revered as a temple

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Takinomiya Tenmangu Shrine: A Shrine of Learning Linked to Sugawara no Michizane in Ayagawa, Kagawa

Said to stand on the site of the residence of Sugawara no Michizane during his term as gov

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Iwaseo Hachimangu Shrine: A Historic Power Spot Beloved as the Guardian of Takamatsu

Said to date from the Heian era, Iwaseo Hachimangu is the guardian shrine of Takamatsu, kn

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Ominakami Jinja Shrine: A Water God Revered as the Second Shrine of Sanuki in Mitoyo, Kagawa

Ominakami Jinja, said to date from the Yayoi era, is revered as the second shrine of Sanuk

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Kankakei: A Gorge of Strange Rocks and One of Japan Three Great Ravines on Shodoshima

A great gorge on Shodoshima lined with strange rocks formed by volcanic activity some 13 m

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Tsushima Jinja Shrine: A Guardian of Children Reachable Only Two Days a Year in Mitoyo, Kagawa

Standing on the island of Tsushima in the Seto Inland Sea, Tsushima Jinja is reachable by

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Fudo no Taki: A Hidden Waterfall Linked to Kobo Daishi in Mitoyo, Kagawa

A waterfall plunging some 50 meters down a sheer cliff, where Kobo Daishi is said to have

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Kasaneiwa: A Giant Boulder Power Spot at Ose Ishizuchi Shrine on Shodoshima

A massive boulder that looks ready to topple yet never does, perched on a cliff as the sac

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Takaya Jinja Shrine: A Sky Torii Power Spot Above the Seto Inland Sea in Kanonji, Kagawa

Perched on the 404-meter summit of Mount Inazumi, Takaya Jinja frames the town of Kanonji

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Kagawa Winter Travel 2026: Kotohira Shrine, Ritsurin Garden & Naoshima

香川の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。金刀比羅宮初詣・栗林公園・直島など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。

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Kagawa Autumn Foliage 2026: Kankakei, Ritsurin Garden & Mt. Daisenzan

香川の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。寒霞渓・栗林公園・大川山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。

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Kagawa Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Kagawa. Spring sakura viewing guide wi

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Kagawa Local Gourmet Guide: Sanuki Udon

Discover Kagawa''s unique local cuisine including 讃岐うどん. A food lover''s guide to the best

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Rainy Day in Kagawa: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Kagawa! Discover top indoor attractions including 金刀比羅宮宝物館,

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Kagawa Food Guide: Sanuki Udon, Honetsuki-dori & Olive Cuisine

Kagawa is Japan's Udon Prefecture. Discover the rustic Marugame honetsuki-dori chicken and

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Sanuki Udon Culture: The Strongest Noodle Food Culture in Japan Born in Kagawa

Kagawa Prefecture, which self-proclaims to be "Udon Prefecture" with the nation's highest

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Ritsurin Garden: Six Ponds and Thirteen Artificial Hills of an Edo-Period Feudal Lord Garden

Ritsurin Garden, completed over approximately 100 years by the Takamatsu domain lord, is a

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Naoshima: The Sacred Ground of Contemporary Art Floating in the Seto Inland Sea

Naoshima, where contemporary art blends into the entire island including Tadao Ando's Chic

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Kotohira-gu Shrine: The Head Shrine of the Sea Deity Climbed via 785 Stone Steps

Kotohira-gu Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san," is a famous Sanuki shrine that

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Seto Inland Sea Islands: Charm of Teshima, Shodoshima, and Toyoshima Toured by Ferry

The Seto Inland Sea islands dotting offshore Kagawa Prefecture are treasure islands each w

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Seto Ohashi Bridge: The World's Longest Combined Railway and Road Bridge Connecting Honshu and Shikoku

The Seto Ohashi Bridge connecting Okayama and Kagawa, featuring six connected bridges, is

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Takamatsu Castle Ruins (Tamamo Park): Beautiful Stone Walls of a Sea Castle Floating on the Water

Takamatsu Castle is known as one of Japan's Three Great Sea Castles, with the rare castle

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Shodoshima Olives: Mediterranean Fragrance from Japan's First Olive Production Area

Shodoshima, Japan's first olive production area continuing from the Meiji period, is a tre

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Marugame Castle: A Famous Castle Known for Its Stone Walls as One of 12 Castles with Original Keeps

Marugame Castle, also called Japan's finest stone wall castle, is a famous Kagawa castle w

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Setouchi Triennale: The Seto Inland Sea Art Festival Every Three Years

The Setouchi Triennale, held across the Seto Inland Sea islands, is an international art e

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Zentsuji Temple: The Birthplace of Kobo Daishi and the 75th Sacred Site of Shikoku 88 Temples

Zentsuji Temple, known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai, is the 75th sacred site of

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Miki Town Strawberry Picking: A Sweet Strawberry Paradise Nurtured in the Sanuki Plain

Miki Town, located in the approximate center of Kagawa Prefecture, has thriving strawberry

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Takamatsu City: Walking the Gateway of Shikoku and the Sacred Ground of Sanuki Udon

Takamatsu City, the prefectural capital of Kagawa Prefecture, is a Seto Inland Sea coastal

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Ibuki Island: A Seto Inland Sea Fishing Island Known as a Production Area for Iriko

Ibuki Island floating off Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, is a small fishing island known

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Kanonji Zenigata Sand Art: The Kanei-tsuho Sand Coin Continuing from the Edo Period

The "Kanei-tsuho" Zenigata sand art in Kotobiki Park, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture, is

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Unpenji Temple and Sanuki Fuji: Kagawa's Famous Peaks and the Highest Temple of the 88 Sacred Sites

Unpenji Temple at 927 meters elevation is the sacred site located highest among the Shikok

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Takamatsu Port: The Gateway to Seto Inland Sea Tourism and Morning Ferry Culture

Takamatsu Port is a tourism hub with ferries departing to Seto Inland Sea islands includin

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Kankakei Gorge on Shodoshima: Famous Autumn Foliage Spot and One of Japan's Three Great Gorge Beauties

Kankakei Gorge, located in the center of Shodoshima, is one of Japan's Three Great Gorge B

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Sightseeing☀️ Summer

Mitoyo City Nio Marina and Chichigahama: The Miraculous Instagrammable Beach

Chichigahama Beach in Mitoyo City, called the "Uyuni Salt Flat of Japan" because the bound

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Yashima Plateau: The Ancient Battlefield of the Genpei War and Plateau Overlooking the Sanuki Plain

The plateau-shaped Yashima jutting into the Seto Inland Sea is the ancient battlefield of

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Teshima Art Museum: Sacred Place of Contemporary Art and Miraculous Architecture on Seto Inland Sea Island

Teshima island on the Okayama-Kagawa border is an art island known as a main venue of the

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Shodoshima: Seto Inland Sea Island Fragrant with Olives, Sea, and Maze Town

Shodoshima floating in the Seto Inland Sea surrounded by Hyogo, Okayama, and Kagawa prefec

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Sanuki Udon Tour and Kotohira-gu — Kagawa's Soul Food and Sacred Mountain Shrine

Slurp authentic Sanuki udon at local noodle shops and climb the 785 steps to Kotohira-gu,

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Kotohira-gu (Konpira-san) — The Sacred Sea Shrine at the Top of 785 Stone Steps

Climb the famous 785 stone steps to Kotohira-gu shrine in Kotohira, a beloved pilgrimage s

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Tamura Shrine — The Ichinomiya of Sanuki with Five Enshrined Deities

Visit Tamura Shrine in Takamatsu, the prestigious ichinomiya of Sanuki Province, dedicated

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Naoshima and Setouchi Triennale — A Miracle Island Transformed into an Art Space

Experience Naoshima, the extraordinary art island in the Seto Inland Sea, where world-clas