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Living in Kagawa as a foreigner. Hi all I am doing some very preliminary research (key word: very) and thought i would ask here as well. There is a chance I will have to relocate to Japan this year with my Japanese spouse. His preferred location to move is Kagawa Prefecture.
- 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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Hi, so I was wondering if it's even worth it to go to Kagawa for 1 day. I mainly ask as I'm a huge Slowpoke fan and forgot they're the mascot for Kagawa. I would only want to stay one night in a themed room. I start my trip in Osaka, however the themed rooms seem to be the day I arrive.
- Kompirasan
- Angel Road
- Yashima
- Ritsurin Garden
- Chichibugahama Beach
- Hounenikeentei
- Marugame Castle
- Naoshima Island
- Shiudeyama Mountain
- Nakano Udon School
Kompirasan, also known as Kotohiragu, is the head shrine of Kompira shrines in Japan and has been worshiped since ancient times as the God of the Sea. Kompira Shrines are dedicated to sailors and seafaring. Historically, it has been a place of worship as both a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple, however, it was officially declared a shrine at the...
Shodoshima Island is the second largest island on Seto Inland Sea which belongs to Kagawa. The island is the first area in Japan to successfully grow olives, and is often called Olive Island. The best highlight of the island is Angel Road, which is a 500-meter sandbar that connects small islands and Shodoshima Island and only appear twice a day dur...
It is a flat topped mountain in Takamatsu City. In the 12th century, two groups of samurai, the Genji and the Heike, fought against each other in the Genpei Battle, and Yashima was one of the battle fields. Yashima offers panoramic views of Takamatsu City and the Seto Inland Sea. Yashimaji Temple, the 84th temple of the Shikoku 88 temples visited b...
This famous historical garden is one of the top attractions in Takamatsu City completed in 1745. Set against the backdrop of Mount Shuin, the garden features six ponds and 13 landscaped hills. While strolling you can enjoy the changing landscape with every step. Inside the garden, a few buildings can be found such asKikugetsu-tei teahouse, where yo...
Located in Mitoyo City in western Kagawa Prefecture, Chichibugahama Beach is known to have one of the most beautiful sunsets in Japan. The tide pools created during the low tide beautifully reflects the sky like mirrors. Besides enjoying breathtaking sunset views at the beach, you can also engage in activities such as sea kayaking, SUP (stand up pa...
Hounenikeentei or Hounenike Dam is a multiple arch-dam, located in the Sanuki Mountain range in Kannonji City. Its construction started in 1926 and completed in 1930, and today it is still in use after several renovation works over the decades. The dam has been designated as an Important Cultural Property, for the multiple arch-dam is a rare struct...
Marugame Castle, also known as Kameyama Castle or Horai Castle, was constructed in 1597 and one of the twelve original castles in Japanthat still remain. Located on a hill south of Marugame City, the most impressive features of the castle is its huge stone walls. The castle’s small, three story keep offers great views of the city below and the Seto...
Naoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, about an hour on a ferry from Takamatsu Port. This island is known as an art island, with modern art museums, architectures and sculptures. At the center of Naoshima, there is Benesse House, which was constructed in 1992 and integrates hotel and museum functions. The Benesse House along with Chichu Art ...
Shiudeyama Mountain or Mount Shiude is 352 meters in height and located in Shonai peninsula which jots out sharply into the Seto Inland Sea in the western part of Kagawa Prefecture. The mountain offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and nearby islands, and often describes as the best cherry blossom viewing spot in Japan. The contrast of t...
If you go to Kagawa prefecture aka Udon prefecture, you should try some Udon! And to make it more fun, how about taking Udon making class there? At Nakano Udon Gakko (school), you can learn how to make the best Udon starting with kneading the dough and finishing with cutting and boiling them. It is 40-50 minutes class and you can make a reservation...
Mar 25, 2020 · Friendly and fair-weathered Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture, a relatively undiscovered rural getaway full of spiritual hotspots and world-class art. Its distinctive traditional culinary and cultural practices also make it a perfect option for eco-focused travelers looking for a sustainable trip. Located in Shikoku, the smallest of Japan ...
Apr 13, 2023 · Kagawa Prefecture at a Glance. Established in 1888 (formerly Sanuki province) Capital: Takamatsu; Population: 950,000 (as of Oct. 2020) Area: 1,877 km 2;
Kagawa Prefecture (香川県, Kagawa-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. [4] Kagawa Prefecture has a population of 949,358 (as of 2020) [2] and is the smallest prefecture by geographic area at 1,877 square kilometres (725 sq mi ). [1] Kagawa Prefecture borders Ehime Prefecture to the southwest and Tokushima ...
