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Aug 23, 2024 · Kagawa is also Shikoku’s smallest prefecture, and another fun fact - it is Japan’s smallest prefecture! Despite Kagawa’s size, you’ll find that there are plenty of things to explore and discover in what is known as the Udon Prefecture. From its famous noodles to beautiful cities, let’s see what Kagawa Prefecture has to offer.
- 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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One of the nation's main islands, the region of Shikoku is traditional Japan defined by its natural history and cultural heritage. Sparsely populated, the region's stunningly dramatic landscapes intertwine with pilgrims from around the world who gather here to seek spiritual succour along the famed Shikoku Pilgrimage route. Mountains, rivers and oc...
Ehime Prefecture's scenic Seto Inland Sea location is highlighted by the Shimanami Kaido connecting it to the mainland. Its rugged interior, featuring western Japan's highest peak in Mt. Ishizuchi, is also home to a third of the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage temples. Japan's oldest hot spring, Dogo Onsen, can be found here along with the idyllic terrac...
The nation's smallest prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture is a bold expression of the spiritual and the creative. Over a quarter of all of the Shikoku Pilgrimage’s temples can be found here, including the 88th and final one, while Naoshima, with its ocean vistas and landscapes, is internationally recognised as an island of modern art. Kagawa's sanuki udo...
With its rugged mountains and jagged coastline, Kochi Prefecture is known as the 'testing ground' for pilgrims along the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Its Kochi Castle is one of Japan's original castles while another original is Shimanto River, with water so pure, it is said to be the country's last 'fresh stream'. A touch of natural innovation can be found ...
With its rugged interior and spectacular coastal waters, Tokushima Prefecture is a prefecture like no other. The almost other worldly Iya Valley with its vine rope bridges and isolated nature, is a dramatic contrast to the power of the whirlpools of Naruto. Its famous 4-day Awa Odori traditional dance festival, with an attendance of over one millio...
Kagawa has Shikoku’s largest city, Takamatsu, and many small islands on the Seto Inland Sea. Naoshima and its surrounding islands are packed with internationally renowned modern art installations and museums, while Shodoshima is famous for olive production and the Angel Road.
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.
Kagawa Prefecture is located on the northeastern corner of Shikoku, facing Okayama Prefecture across the Seto Inland Sea. It can be reached from Honshu by road via the Seto Ohashi Bridge, by ferry from Okayama, Kobe and Osaka, and by air.
May 22, 2019 · 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.
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