Best Tourist Spots In Kagawa

Here're best Tourist Spots in Kagawa. We released a ranking of reviews about Tourist Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Kagawa.

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1

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Name

Chichibugahama Beach

Address

Teno Nio-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. or 60 min from Takamatsu Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

2

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Name

Takaya Shrine

Address

2800 Muromoto-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 60 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC via Fudō Waterfall, to the nearest parking area, and walk 150 meters. Or, 20 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC to the mountain foot shrine, then 40 min walk to the upper shrine.

Parking

Parking area is available

3

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Name

Ritsurin Garden

Address

1-20-16 Risturin-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-833-7411

Hours

7:00-17:00,5:30-19:00

Fee

Adult 410 yen、Child 170 yen

How to get there

3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen North Station, 10min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen Station. 3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi Station. The nearest bus stop is Ritsurin Koen Mae. By car, 30min from Takamatsu Airport, 15min from Takamatsu Chu'ou IC.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

4

About 4000 trees of kochia change into the autumn colors and make a red carpet in Sanuki Man'no Park. Its fluffy silhouette is lovely, so I felt relaxed and wanted to see them without thinking anything.◎Use the North Parking Lot and you can find them soon. The best season is from the middle of October to the end of October.

Name

Sanuki Mannou Park

Address

Yoshino Mano-cho, Nakatado-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0877-79-1700

Hours

9:30-18:00

Closed

Tue

Fee

Adult 450 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

BY car, 30 min from Zentsuji IC, 45 min from Takamatsu Station, 25 min from Takamatsu Airport. Toll parking area is available.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

5

Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.

Name

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

Address

892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0877-75-2121

Hours

6:00-18:00

How to get there

To the lowest entrance, by car, 15min from Zentsuji IC, 50min from Takamatsu Airport. The toll parking areas are available. Or, 10min walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

6

Located at Shodoshima Olive Park, The Greek Windmill was built as a proof of a sister island to Milos Island. And this windmill facing to the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and surrounded with olive trees is a best place to take pictures in Shodoshima Island.◎Access: 5 min walk from a free parking lot of a Road Station: Shodoshima Olive Park. You can also walk from a neighboring Olive Garden.

Name

Shodoshima Olive Park

Address

1941-1 Ko Nishimura Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0879-82-2200

Hours

8:30-17:00

How to get there

Bus: get off at 'Olive Koen Guchi (Olive Park Gate)', then walk 5 min. Car: 7 min by car from Kusakabe Port.

Parking

Free parking area is available

7

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Name

Flower Park Urashima

Address

529-1 Tsumu Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 25 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 70 min from Takamatsu Station, 65 min from Takamatsu Airport.

Parking

Free parking area is available

8

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Name

Naoshima Pavilion

Address

Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

The roadside near Miyaura Port

9

The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Name

Shikoku Aquarium

Address

4 Hamaichiban Utadu, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

0877-49-4590

Hours

9:00-18:00

How to get there

12 min walk, from Utadu Station

10

This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

Name

Ogi Port

Address

1986 Ogi-cho, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

11

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Name

Benesse House Museum

Address

Godanji Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-892-3223

Hours

8:00-21:00

How to get there

Bus: get off at Tsutsuji-so, then change to a free shuttle bus. Bicycle: 30 or 40 min from Miyaura Port.

12

Busshozan Onsen is chic and modern hot spring. Its onsen is good of course, and I like its restaurant's shaved ice very much. Even the last spoon makes me happy for its deliciousness.◎They offer shaved ice from May to November.

Name

Bussyozan Onsen Tenpyouyu (Hot Spring)

Address

114-5 Otsu Bussyozan-cho, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-889-7750

Hours

11:00-24:00 [Sat・Sun・Holidays]9:00-24:00

Closed

4th Tue

How to get there

12 min walk from Kotoden Busshozan Station. By car, 25 min from the center of Takamatsu City.

13

Hydrangeas coloring the slope are very impressive. A walk in the lush grove has beautiful blue hydrangeas and makes very fantastic scenery. Hydrangea Festival is held in the middle of June every year.◎30 min could be enough to see slowly around the precinct and walk. Free parking lot is available.

Name

Awai Shrine

Address

1719-2 Awai-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 13 min from Onohara IC, 60 min from Takamatsu Station, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. Parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

14

Ichinomiya Park located along the seashore, is full of resort air like Hawaii with the lawn to the whole park and palm trees. And it's selected as 'Lover's Sanctuary' and popular spot to see the romantic sunset. Let's ring a bell, too!◎Many people come to take pictures of the scenery of sunset. Free parking lot is available. Access: 5 min by car from Onohara IC.

Name

Ichinomiya Seashore

Address

55-2 Himehama Toyohama-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

Parking

Free parking area is available

15

A tourist spot Yashima is located only 20 min by car from the center part of Takamatsu. From the mountain top observatory, you can see the great view of red autumn colors and blue Seto Inland Sea at the same time.◎Yashima is famous for the flat mountain ridge. Access: Yashima Drive Way (it became free road from July in 2017) and toll parking lot is available.

Name

Yashima

Address

Yashima, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Toll parking area is available

16

The sand beach appearing by the tidal range is called Angel Road, and it's said that lovers who cross this road by holding hands can become happy. I recommend to visit here at romantic dusk.◎2 times in a day, you can cross the road during 2 hours before and after low tide. You need to check the time of low tide beforehand.

Name

Angel Road

Address

Yoshima Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

Bus: 10 min from Tonosho Port, get off at 'Kokusai Hotel'. Car: 8 min by car from Tonosho Port and free parking area is available.

Parking

Free parking area is available

17

2016 is a leap year and called 'Hinoe-saru' according to the Japanese sexagenary cycle. This year comes once in 60 years and making pilgrimage of Shikoku 88 sacred places by the counter route will give you much more divine help! To start 'Gyaku-uchi' pilgrimage, here the 88th temple, Okubo-ji is the first.

Name

Okubo-ji Temple

Address

96 Kanewari Tawa, Sanuki-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0879-56-2278

How to get there

Parking

Free parking area is available

18

Near the museum gate, there is a place where they make a pond and grow plants to mimic 'Water-Lilies' of Claude Monet. I was moved by the world of arts when I saw this scenery after enjoying the museum. What a nice place it is!

Name

Chichu Art Museum

Address

3449-1 Naochima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-892-3755

Hours

10:00-18:00

Closed

Mon

How to get there

Bus: get off at Tsutsuji-so, then change to a free shuttle bus. Bicycle: 50 min from Miyaura Port via Honmura. Or 25-30 min on the seaside road, though it's steep.

19

Kikaku Park is a popular spot to see cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture. On the straight street floating on the lake, there're very photogenic tunnel of 200 cherry blossom trees!◎This is the best 'hanami' place in the east part of Kagawa Prefecture. Best season of cherry blossoms is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Name

Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

Address

Nagaomyo, Sanuki-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 15min from Shido IC, 10min from Zoda Station, 40min from Takamatsu Station and 30min from Takamatsu Airport.

20

At an only winery in Shikoku Region, 'Sanuki Winery', you can eat a mellow wine soft ice cream of 100% Concord grape juice and fragrance of Sanuki wine. The percentage of alcohol is under 0.1%, so you don't have to worry about driving a car!◎Sanuki Wine Soft Cream 300 yen. The percentage of alcohol is under 0.1%, you can drive a car after eating.

Name

Sanuki Winery

Address

2671-13 Oda, Sanuki-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-895-1133

Hours

9:00-17:00

Closed

Tue

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

21

Well known arts are of course wonderful. But I think the nature in Naoshima protected by the residents since long before Naoshima became famous is superior to the arts.

Name

Naoshima Island

Address

Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

22

It's an irregular event tour but worthwhile to visit once in your life. You can specially climb to the top of it (normally keep out) and see the large panorama of Seto Inland Sea.

Name

Great Seto Bridge

Address

Bannosumidori-cho, Sakaide-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

It's located between Sakaide IC and Hayashima IC of Seto Chu'ou Speedway.

23

Te-shima is located almost in the middle of Kagawa and Okayama. The slope of the 255th prefectural road at Karato area is beautiful photogenic road with peaceful terraced rice fields and Setouchi ocean view. Let's enjoy cycling at beautiful Te-shima Island♪◎255th Prefectural Road near Tashima Art Museum. Access: a public bus is possible, but to hire an electric bicycle would be better for travel around Te-shima Island

Name

Terraced Rice Fields At Karato In Teshima Island

Address

Karato Teshima Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

Bus: get off at 'Teshima Art Museum' and you can find the slope in front of the museum. Bicycle: about 25min from Ieura Port.

24

This spring is said to be dug by a priest Kukai and now it becomes a precious water for people in the island. It is designated as a superb water in Sanuki and the important cultural asset.

Name

Teshima Island

Address

Teshimakarato Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

25

Rose Garden in Takamatsu Port is not so big, but the location commanding Seto Inland Sea and a big arch of pink rose are very photogenic!◎The best season of roses are from the middle of May to the beginning of June. No admission fee.

Name

Takamatsu Port

Address

12-2 Tamamo-cho, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

3 min from Takamatsu Station

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Spots Famous For Art

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Benesse House Museum

4 Reviews

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Naoshima Island

4 Reviews

Well known arts are of course wonderful. But I think the nature in Naoshima protected by the residents since long before Naoshima became famous is superior to the arts.

Stunning Views

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Flower Park Urashima

6 Reviews

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Spots With Great Nature

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo, Kagawa. It's called as Japanese Uyuni Salt Lake. We aimed for 30-minutes magic hour when the low tide and the sunset happen at the same time. It's really amazing scenery! I think I want to come again soon!

Angel Road

4 Reviews

If you come to Shodoshima, this popular spot is a must-visit. A mysterious sand road that appears twice a day at low tide. Surrounded by the sea on both sides of the sand road, it is very open and beautiful. I think it's a place where everyone from young people to families can enjoy. It is a recommended spot with good access because it is close to Tonosho Port and has a parking lot.

Ogushi Natural Park

2 Reviews

Located at Ogushi Peninsula projecting into Seto Inland Sea, Ogushi Nature Park with camp site and an open-air concert arena. From the observatory, the panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea without any obstruction. You can see the photogenic and picturesque view!◎Access: by car. No entrance fee. Parking lot is available.

Places OF Japanese No.1

Flower Park Urashima

6 Reviews

The beautiful sight with a lot of white and pink marguerites seems a carpet made from cherry blossoms and snow. The view includes the Setouchi islands is a miracle and I felt affection of the local people from it. The best season is May.

Shodoshima Olive Garden

2 Reviews

Shodoshima is a first place where succeeded in olive cultivation. And, Olive Garden has the oldest tree that has borne fruit for 100 years. I was fascinated by its aura totally different from others.◎Location: 2 or 3 min walk from a parking lot of Olive Garden

Hosho-in Temple

1 Reviews

Shimpaku is a kind of juniper and popular for Japanese 'Bonsai'. At Hosho-in Temple, this sacred tree is said to be 1500 years old and the only Shimpaku that designated as a special natural monument. It's like a tree where Totoro and Mei met for the first time (in Ghibli movie),and very mysterious.◎Free parking lot is available. The wooden path was equipped in 2017 for protect its roots, and you can walk around the tree easier.

Instagrammable Spots

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Activities

Angel Road

4 Reviews

The sand beach appearing by the tidal range is called Angel Road, and it's said that lovers who cross this road by holding hands can become happy. I recommend to visit here at romantic dusk.◎2 times in a day, you can cross the road during 2 hours before and after low tide. You need to check the time of low tide beforehand.

Bussyozan Onsen Tenpyouyu (Hot Spring)

5 Reviews

The simple structure of white wall and wood is like a café. The thick water seems to be good for skin, open-air bath and water contains carbonic acid gas are popular among the young and elders.

Lemon Hotel

1 Reviews

It's an enjoyable installation art which you experience at the voice's suggestions. It's also a hotel accepting only one group a day and a café you can eat and drink the island's specialty lemon. By the way, what does this art mean? You'll know that after the experience.◎Admission fee: ¥500 At the café, you can enjoy Teshima Island's specialty lemon such as lemon squash, lemonade and lemon scone.

Architectures

Shodoshima Olive Park

6 Reviews

A live-action movie 'Kiki's Delivery Service' of Miyazaki Movie used this open set. It's located in Shodoshima Olive Park and appeared as a bakery Kiki worked for. The shop 'corico' now sells cute goods and herbs with the movie's atmosphere as it is.◎Located in Shodoshima Olive Park and near the parking lot.

Great Seto Bridge

5 Reviews

On a climbing tour of Seto-Ohashi Bridge, I could enter its anchorage. There are panels and models show the history of its constructions, you can learn about the great achievement.

Ogijima Lighthouse

2 Reviews

Ogi-jima Island Lighthouse is unpainted and made from high quality 'Aji Stone' mined in Kagawa. It's selected as one of the 50 best lighthouses in Japan. The beautiful Seto Inland Sea makes the symbol of Ogi Island more attractive.◎Access: 15 min by bicycle from Oji Port. You can go on foot, too. On the way to the lighthouse, you can see the nice view of Setouchi.

Locations Used For Movies & TV Series

Twenty Four Eyes Movie Studio

4 Reviews

A movie studio of an open set in a movie 'Twenty Four Eyes'. It has retro photogenic scenery and also the view of Seto Inland Sea. Let's take picturesque photos here.◎Near the set of a school building.

Ounoshitaoki Breakwater

1 Reviews

Like the scene of a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)", why don't you have a talk?

Shirobana Park

1 Reviews

Aji is famous for its stone production, and where a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)" was shot.

Restaurants

Trattoria La Fresca

5 Reviews

A tomato risotto with pulpy wagu beef stewed for five. And they are particular about to use the locally grown rice. The thick taste risotto was very good.

KOPOLI DOUGHNUTS

3 Reviews

COPOLI is a cafe of lovely doughnuts! The room has a relaxing atmosphere, so it's nice for a rest during shopping or for sweets time♡

BAKE STUDIO OKAZAKI

4 Reviews

A cafe BAKE STUDIO OKAZAKI has just opened at the side of Chichibugahama Beach, a famous spot as a Uyuni Salt Lake in Mitoyo. They prepare lots of menu such as hamburger and sandwich, and you can eat inside the cafe, and also the 2nd floor terraced seats or sea side.

Hotels

Kiyomisanso Hanajukai

4 Reviews

Nice night view worthy of the special room. It's different from one of the big city, a healing shine you can enjoy.

MY LODGE Naoshima

1 Reviews

About 15 minutes walk from the port. You have to climb a hill to get there, so if you have luggage, it is recommended to ask for a pick-up service. The time is fixed, so please check it. The hotel is located on a hill, so the views are spectacular.

Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel

1 Reviews

The ocean view that can be seen from the lobby at the moment you enter the hotel is wonderful, and you can enjoy the same superb view from the spacious room (Western-style room ocean view side of the sunset) and the hot spring open-air bath. In addition, there are plenty of facilities such as tennis courts, swimming pools, dog runs, and mini golf, so you can enjoy yourself so much that you don't have enough time in the hotel. It is perfect for traveling to Shodoshima, which is close to COSPA and Kankakei!

Spots To See Animals

Shikoku Aquarium

4 Reviews

The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Toyotamahime Shrine

2 Reviews

According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

Sky Aquarium Sorakin

2 Reviews

Sky Aquarium Sorakin in the Gold Tower, right near the Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture. The production of goldfish, mirrors, and disco balls is based on the image of a kaleidoscope. The aquarium with the Great Seto Bridge in the background looks like goldfish swimming in the sky. A different world is spreading.

Spots With Beautiful Flowers

Sanuki Mannou Park

9 Reviews

Sanuki Manno Park is a famous site of Kochia in Kagawa Prefecture. You can see as many as 4000 lumpy and fluffy Kochia that turned in autumn color from the middle of October to the late November.

Flower Park Urashima

6 Reviews

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Awai Shrine

3 Reviews

Hydrangeas coloring the slope are very impressive. A walk in the lush grove has beautiful blue hydrangeas and makes very fantastic scenery. Hydrangea Festival is held in the middle of June every year.◎30 min could be enough to see slowly around the precinct and walk. Free parking lot is available.

Islands To Travel

Ogi Port

4 Reviews

This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Benesse House Museum

4 Reviews

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Beautiful Townscape

Shodoshima Olive Park

6 Reviews

Located at Shodoshima Olive Park, The Greek Windmill was built as a proof of a sister island to Milos Island. And this windmill facing to the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and surrounded with olive trees is a best place to take pictures in Shodoshima Island.◎Access: 5 min walk from a free parking lot of a Road Station: Shodoshima Olive Park. You can also walk from a neighboring Olive Garden.

Ichinomiya Seashore

4 Reviews

Ichinomiya Park located along the seashore, is full of resort air like Hawaii with the lawn to the whole park and palm trees. And it's selected as 'Lover's Sanctuary' and popular spot to see the romantic sunset. Let's ring a bell, too!◎Many people come to take pictures of the scenery of sunset. Free parking lot is available. Access: 5 min by car from Onohara IC.

Nakayama Senmaida

2 Reviews

There is the only one such a beautiful landscape of rice terrace in Kagawa that is selected as the best 100 in Japan. As you see, the contrast between blue and green is nice. I think it symbolizes peaceful Shodoshima Island. As the roads to the photo spots are narrow, going on foot is better than by a car.

Shrines And Temples

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.

Awai Shrine

3 Reviews

Hydrangeas coloring the slope are very impressive. A walk in the lush grove has beautiful blue hydrangeas and makes very fantastic scenery. Hydrangea Festival is held in the middle of June every year.◎30 min could be enough to see slowly around the precinct and walk. Free parking lot is available.

Spring Destinations

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Shinto priests have cherry blossoms at their coronets, and shrine maidens have in their hands, they walk along the approach gracefully. The elegant music and dances also you should see. At Konpira-san in Kagawa Pref. (Sanuki), you can enjoy the graceful spring of Japan.

Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

3 Reviews

Kikaku Park is a popular spot to see cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture. On the straight street floating on the lake, there're very photogenic tunnel of 200 cherry blossom trees!◎This is the best 'hanami' place in the east part of Kagawa Prefecture. Best season of cherry blossoms is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Summer Destinations

Takamatsu Summer Festival

2 Reviews

You can see the best night view of Kagawa Prefecture and the fireworks above the Seto Inland Sea at the same time from Shishi-no Reigan Observatory. It can command the evening glow before the fireworks, and after that, the great night view of Takamatsu. It's gorgeous spot, isn't it?◎5 min walk from Yashima Mountain Top Parking Area. The parking area requires 300 yen. The Yashima Dive Way was toll road but now it's free. You should except for the traffic jam after the firework.

Nio Dragon Festival

1 Reviews

Nio Dragon Festival' is hold to pray for rain in Mitoyo city, Kagawa Prefecture. A huge dragon made of straw and bamboo , which is as ling as 35m and weights 2t, is carried by 200 people. Then, the other people with buckets and water guns throw water from the both sides of the street. It's an exciting summer festival.◎Date & Time: 8/5, water throwing is 20:00~. You need to wear you can get wet and bring buckets, water guns and so on. There're some food strolls.

Nakayama Senmaida

2 Reviews

Located at Shodoshima Island, Nakayama Senmaida is one of the 100 most beautiful terraced rice field in Japan. Surrounded by the mountains in the island, the green and gold rice fields spreads like stairs, and it's a comfort scenery of old time in Japan. I thought it beautiful for the first time in my life. The best season is between May and September.◎From the rear of the crowded dinner 'Komame Shokudo', go up by car along the street, then you can find here. A popular photo spot is toward the path of 'no vehicles' to go to the 'Water Spot'.

Autumn Destinations

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

A national park Kankakei Gorge

5 Reviews

Kagawa's best autumn scenery, Kankakei Gorge. The beautiful and impressive view can be seen from the observatory as high as the top of Tokyo Sky Tree. Takatori Observatory offers the superb view!

Okubo-ji Temple

3 Reviews

The pilgrimage of Shikoku has become a little boom. Among the 88 temples, Okubo-ji Temple is the last one. And it's also famous as a fall foliage spot. There're many tall trees and the precinct wrapped with red and yellow is very beautiful.◎The contrast of green and red is beautiful. The best season is the beginning of November.

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Takamatsu

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Ogi Port

4 Reviews

This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

Bussyozan Onsen Tenpyouyu (Hot Spring)

5 Reviews

Busshozan Onsen is chic and modern hot spring. Its onsen is good of course, and I like its restaurant's shaved ice very much. Even the last spoon makes me happy for its deliciousness.◎They offer shaved ice from May to November.

Sanuki-shi

Okubo-ji Temple

3 Reviews

2016 is a leap year and called 'Hinoe-saru' according to the Japanese sexagenary cycle. This year comes once in 60 years and making pilgrimage of Shikoku 88 sacred places by the counter route will give you much more divine help! To start 'Gyaku-uchi' pilgrimage, here the 88th temple, Okubo-ji is the first.

Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

3 Reviews

Kikaku Park is a popular spot to see cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture. On the straight street floating on the lake, there're very photogenic tunnel of 200 cherry blossom trees!◎This is the best 'hanami' place in the east part of Kagawa Prefecture. Best season of cherry blossoms is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Sanuki Winery

3 Reviews

At an only winery in Shikoku Region, 'Sanuki Winery', you can eat a mellow wine soft ice cream of 100% Concord grape juice and fragrance of Sanuki wine. The percentage of alcohol is under 0.1%, so you don't have to worry about driving a car!◎Sanuki Wine Soft Cream 300 yen. The percentage of alcohol is under 0.1%, you can drive a car after eating.

Mitoyo-shi

Chichibugahama Beach

26 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Flower Park Urashima

6 Reviews

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Mt. Shiude

6 Reviews

Mt.Shiude is a popular spot for the whole view of Setouchi. In spring, it gets crowded most in a year. Along the slopes of the mountain, numberless cherry trees are in full bloom proudly. And with the panorama of Setouchi, I want to burn the scenery into my eyes!◎A traffic jam is caused for parking lots around the mountain top. Early in the morning could be better. ※Some people climb up on foot from the bottom.

Shozu-gun

Shodoshima Olive Park

6 Reviews

Located at Shodoshima Olive Park, The Greek Windmill was built as a proof of a sister island to Milos Island. And this windmill facing to the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and surrounded with olive trees is a best place to take pictures in Shodoshima Island.◎Access: 5 min walk from a free parking lot of a Road Station: Shodoshima Olive Park. You can also walk from a neighboring Olive Garden.

Terraced Rice Fields At Karato In Teshima Island

3 Reviews

Te-shima is located almost in the middle of Kagawa and Okayama. The slope of the 255th prefectural road at Karato area is beautiful photogenic road with peaceful terraced rice fields and Setouchi ocean view. Let's enjoy cycling at beautiful Te-shima Island♪◎255th Prefectural Road near Tashima Art Museum. Access: a public bus is possible, but to hire an electric bicycle would be better for travel around Te-shima Island

Teshima Island

4 Reviews

This spring is said to be dug by a priest Kukai and now it becomes a precious water for people in the island. It is designated as a superb water in Sanuki and the important cultural asset.

Marugame-shi

Marugame Castle

3 Reviews

Marugame Castle is famous for the highest and beautiful stone walls. And it's also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot whose castle tower is surrounded with pink blossoms. Many people come to enjoy hanami party. Don't miss the outlook over the sea!◎Parking area is available near the castle. By the way, the stone wall is the highest, but the castle tower is the smallest in Japan.

Nakazubansyoen Park

2 Reviews

The rare shape like an umbrella. It is selected as one of the 100 beautiful pine trees in Japan.

Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art

1 Reviews

This museum is produced by Inokuma Genichiro and attaches a great deal of importance to contemporary arts. It's in front of the Marugame station for easy access.

Kanonji-shi

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Awai Shrine

3 Reviews

Hydrangeas coloring the slope are very impressive. A walk in the lush grove has beautiful blue hydrangeas and makes very fantastic scenery. Hydrangea Festival is held in the middle of June every year.◎30 min could be enough to see slowly around the precinct and walk. Free parking lot is available.

Ichinomiya Seashore

4 Reviews

Ichinomiya Park located along the seashore, is full of resort air like Hawaii with the lawn to the whole park and palm trees. And it's selected as 'Lover's Sanctuary' and popular spot to see the romantic sunset. Let's ring a bell, too!◎Many people come to take pictures of the scenery of sunset. Free parking lot is available. Access: 5 min by car from Onohara IC.

Kita-gun

Kimbuchi Forest Park

3 Reviews

Kimbuchi Forest Park is famous as a cherry blossom spot in Kagawa Prefecture. A pink tunnel formed from around the parking area is great enough. But what's more, the cherry blossom co-starring with tulip is more beautiful!

Mori no Ichigo

1 Reviews

Kagawa's brand 'Sanuki-hime' was slowly grown by the nature power as far as possible to be well-nourished and very sweet. You can easily pick them on the height of your waist and eat other kinds of strawberries such as 'Tochi-otome' Of course, picking in the morning will be better!

Ancient Woods Park

1 Reviews

Miki-cho Kagawa Prefecture is a home town of Doctor Shigeru Miki who is a detector of metasequoia. And there's a park with as many a 2700 trees of metasequoia. They change into the autumn colors and you can enjoy walking in the golden woods.◎The season of yellow leave is letter half of November. There're some dinosaur ornaments.

Nakatado-gun

Sanuki Mannou Park

9 Reviews

About 4000 trees of kochia change into the autumn colors and make a red carpet in Sanuki Man'no Park. Its fluffy silhouette is lovely, so I felt relaxed and wanted to see them without thinking anything.◎Use the North Parking Lot and you can find them soon. The best season is from the middle of October to the end of October.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.

Sunflower Town Man'no Nakayama

1 Reviews

Man'no is a town of sunflowers, and about one million sunflowers come into bloom here and there in 22ha of this town. They hold sunflower festival in July.

Kagawa-gun

Benesse House Museum

4 Reviews

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Chichu Art Museum

3 Reviews

Near the museum gate, there is a place where they make a pond and grow plants to mimic 'Water-Lilies' of Claude Monet. I was moved by the world of arts when I saw this scenery after enjoying the museum. What a nice place it is!

Ayauta-gun

Shikoku Aquarium

4 Reviews

The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Sky Aquarium Sorakin

2 Reviews

Sky Aquarium Sorakin in the Gold Tower, right near the Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture. The production of goldfish, mirrors, and disco balls is based on the image of a kaleidoscope. The aquarium with the Great Seto Bridge in the background looks like goldfish swimming in the sky. A different world is spreading.

Gold Tower

3 Reviews

Gold Tower is a landmark in Utazu Town. It has a fascinating elegance, doesn't it? You can have a fine view from the observatory.

Sakaide-shi

Great Seto Bridge

5 Reviews

It's an irregular event tour but worthwhile to visit once in your life. You can specially climb to the top of it (normally keep out) and see the large panorama of Seto Inland Sea.

Shami-jima

1 Reviews

Shami-jima was once an isolated island. Nakanda Beach is a scenic spot to view Seto Inland Sea and Seto Ohashi Bridge. Even one big tree and a bench are very photogenic. What's more, only a few people know here.◎You can access by land. Parking lot is available. Go into the road just one this side of Seto Ohashi Memorial Park.

Yoshima Parking Area

1 Reviews

Because it locates in the middle of the Seto-ohashi Bridge, the best location to see the bridge closely. From the observation platform, please enjoy the huge bridge.

Higashikagawa-shi

Shirotori Shrine

2 Reviews

Shiratori Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture. There are more than 1,000 colorful windmills on display. Now the red and white windmill is decorated with New Year's specifications. It is said that the wish is to "may things turn in a good direction with a good wind blowing".

Minato River

2 Reviews

Along the Minato River in Higashi Kagawa City, you can see as long as 350 meters row of Kawazu cherry blossom trees. The world of deep pink that make you feel spring earlier than other cherry blossoms, is must-visit!◎The best season is the mid of May. Access: 5min by car from Shirotori Ouchi IC, parking area is available at dry riverbed.

Shibazakura Fuji

2 Reviews

The family managing here had reclaimed the hill and planted moss pink (shibazakura) for a long time, and opened this private garden. You can see the beautiful world with pink carpets around the small hill. In 2018, 5 years has passed since it opened, and they're under development even now!◎Opening Date in 2018: from April till the Golden Week Holidays in May. Open with the sun, close at 17:30. Entrance fee 200 yen (free for children under 12 years old). Free parking area is available. You can enter with pets.

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