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Kagawa Prefecture is Japan's smallest in terms of area, and is situated in the north of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands. Kagawa has Shikoku’s largest city, Takamatsu, and many small islands on the Seto Inland Sea.
- Kotohira Shrine (Kotohira) Also affectionately known as Konpira-san, Kotohira Shrine is one of the obligatory stops when it comes to Kagawa sightseeing.
- Seto Ohashi Memorial Park (Sakaide) The Seto Inland Sea lies between Shikoku, where Kagawa is located, and Honshu (Japan’s main island). There are 10 bridges that connect Shikoku and Honshu, which are collectively called Seto Ohashi (Great Bridges of Seto), and those magnificent bridges can be seen from this memorial park.
- Shikoku Village (Yashima) Shikoku Village (Shikoku-mura) is an outdoor museum where many historic structures have been transferred from various parts of Shikoku and reconstructed.
- Marugame Castle (Marugame) Marugame Castle was constructed over 400 years ago. Perched on top of Mt. Kameyama, the appearance of the castle is quite impressive despite its compact size.
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Kagawa comprises the northeast corner of Shikoku, bordering Ehime Prefecture on the west and Tokushima Prefecture on the south, with a coastline on the Seto Inland Sea facing Okayama Prefecture and the Kansai. The Sanuki Mountains run along the southern border. Kagawa is currently the smallest prefecture, by area, in Japan.
Jan 10, 2022 · Craig McLachlan. Jan 10, 2022 • 6 min read. Enjoy the great outdoors on a trip to Shikoku © Ippei Naoi/Getty Images. Shikoku’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as Sanuki, may be the smallest of all of Japan’s 47 prefectures, but for those into exploring off the standard tourist route, Shikoku offers plenty of intrigue.
Things to Do in Kagawa. Discover the top things to do in Kagawa, endpoint of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Relax in famed Ritsurin Garden or on Shodoshima Island, or hike to Shinto shrine Kotohira-gu. Marvel at Monets in Chichu Art Museum on Naoshima.
Apr 13, 2023 · Guideto Japan. Culture History Apr 13, 2023. Kagawa Prefecture at a Glance. torii. Famous Figures. Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, Kagawa in Shikoku is bursting with natural attractions,...
Kagawa Prefecture. Located on the island of Shikoku, Kagawa Prefecture (香川県, Kagawa-ken) is the smallest prefecture of Japan. Kagawa is well known for its udon noodles, which are named after the prefecture's old name Sanuki. The prefectural capital is Takamatsu.
