[Kagawa ]You will have a great time! 7 recommended sightseeing spots

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Yuuya-i(@idyu.09_29)がシェアした投稿

Naoshima Island, made famous by the Setouchi Art Festival, is one of Kagawa's most popular tourist attractions.
At Benesse Art Site Naoshima, international artworks can be seen at the Chichu Art Museum, and visitors can also stay overnight. The island itself is home to artworks from the Setouchi Art Festival, and attracts many domestic and international visitors on a daily basis. The island itself is small, and is just the right size for a bicycle ride around the island.
Many people bring their bicycles here, making it a mecca for cyclists.

The entire island is art!

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直島のコーヒー屋さん　アカイトコーヒー(@akaitocoffee)がシェアした投稿

The entire island is a work of art, with beautiful scenery everywhere you turn. Buses are available, but if possible, you should take your time to tour the island by bicycle. There is also Tadao Ando's ANDO MUSEUM and many fashionable stores. The bakery in the middle of the hill on Naoshima is said to have fantastic bread, which is not allowed in the media.
The boat ride from Takamatsu Port takes about one hour, making it an easy way to enjoy sightseeing. The ferry service from Takamatsu Port to Ogijima, Megijima, and Shodoshima makes it the perfect place for island-hopping. Takamatsu Port is right in front of Takamatsu Station, so we recommend staying overnight in the Takamatsu Station area and touring the islands.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Naoshima Islands
Address: Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa 761-3110
Phone number: 087-892-2222 (General Affairs Section)
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Located one hour by ferry from Takamatsu Port, the entire island is world famous for its art. It is recommended to tour around slowly by bicycle.
URL：https://naoshima.net/

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Like Naoshima, Shodoshima is located one hour by ferry from Takamatsu Port.
The round trip is about 100 km, and this is also a mecca for cyclists. The ups and downs are steep, but the views are superb.
There are various sightseeing spots, including Angel Road, a road that leads to a remote island at high tide, making it one of the best resorts in the country for tourism as an island.

Witches in Olive Park?

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You can play witch at Olive Park, a must-visit spot when you come to Shodoshima.
If you jump astride a broomstick on a hill with a windmill, you can capture a scene from Witch's Delivery Service. Shodoshima Island is also famous for being the location for the filming of Witch's Delivery Service. It has also been used as a filming location for movies such as The Eighth Day of the Cicada.
Witches' brooms are available for free rental at Olive Park.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Shodoshima Island
Address: Shodoshima-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa 761-4433
Phone number: 0879-82-1775 (Shodoshima Tourist Association)
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The island is located one hour by ferry from Takamatsu Port. The island has many attractions such as Angel Road and Kankakei Gorge. It is also home to the Setouchi Art Festival art.
URL：https://shodoshima.or.jp/

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The Konpira Shrine in Kotohira Town is nicknamed Konpira-san.
Konpira-san, which is enshrined as a guardian deity of the sea, is actually located at a very high place, up a flight of 785 steps. The path is flanked on both sides by stores, so it is recommended to take a break while walking along the path. There is also a Shiseido Parlor store on the way up, so you can enjoy the walk. Be sure to try the famous Oiri soft rice cake.

The view from Konpira-san is fantastic!

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The view after a hard day's climb is a great feeling. There are also amulets that can only be purchased up to this point, and they are popular as valuable souvenirs. However, there is another shrine further up the 785 steps that is one of the most famous power spots in Kagawa. It is recommended that visitors return home after refreshing their tired bodies and minds in the deep forest. If you have the chance, try to make it to the Okusha Shrine. There is also a free footbath and an udon noodle shop on the way back down.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Konpira-san
Address: 892-1, Kotohira-cho, Nakadono-gun, Kagawa, 766-8501
Phone number: 0877-75-2121
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This shrine is located at the top of 785 steps that you must stop by when you come to Kagawa. There are delicious udon noodle shops and hot springs around the shrine, so you can make pleasant memories.
URL：http://www.konpira.or.jp/

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Megijima is a 20-minute ferry ride from Takamatsu Port. This is also one of the islands included in the Setouchi Art Festival, and art can be seen everywhere.
The ferry was renewed last year and is now an artistic vessel. The island has long been called Onigashima, and legend has it that Momotaro's ogre was on Megijima. Therefore, there is a cave on the top of Megijima that is said to have been used by the ogres and has become a tourist attraction.

Art gathers in the harbor!

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𝐧𝐞𝐤𝐨.𝐤𝐨(@m.neko.ko)がシェアした投稿

Art is gathered in the harbor and there are many photo spots.
If you go there with the intention of taking a leisurely stroll, you will have a fulfilling time. The island is a peaceful town with hardly any cars passing by, and although you can take a bus up to the summit, if you have the energy, you can enjoy sightseeing while walking up the peaceful path. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. Please take a look.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Megijima
Address: Megi-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, 760-0092
Phone number: 087-840-9055
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This small island is a 20-minute ferry ride from Takamatsu Port. It is called Onigashima, and you can explore the caves where demons used to live.
URL：http://www.onigasima.jp/

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Located about a 15-minute walk from Takamatsu Station, this garden is a circular garden designated as a special place of scenic beauty by the national government. Borrowing the view of Mt. Shiyun in the background, the park is a popular tourist attraction as an oasis that suddenly appears in the middle of the city.
Inside, there is a large pond and a waterfall coming down from the mountain, creating a spectacular view. It is a perfect size in terms of space, and there is also a teahouse and restaurant. The teahouse inside offers a morning porridge set meal, and is famous for its luxurious breakfast in a private small room with a spectacular view.

You can also take a guided boat ride.

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You can also board a Japanese-style boat, which is beautifully maneuvered, and admire the ponds in the park while listening to a guide. Guides speak not only Japanese but also other languages, so this is a must-see attraction for visitors to Ritsurin Park.
The changing scenery of the garden is another nice feature of the garden.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ritsurin Park
Address: 1-20-16 Kuririn-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, 760-0073
Phone number: 087-833-7411
Hours of operation: 6:00 - 17:30 (subject to change depending on conditions)
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Adults 410 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 170 yen / Infants free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This garden is a circular garden of feudal lords designated as a special place of scenic beauty by the national government. It is a recommended sightseeing spot in Kagawa where you can see the scenery of the four seasons.
URL：https://www.my-kagawa.jp/ritsuringarden

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The Tsushima Shrine, a guardian deity of children, is a rare example of a small island where the entire island is a shrine.
Located in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, the shrine is connected by a bridge, but is normally impassable, and every year around August 4 and 5, a board is drawn to allow people to cross the bridge, making it a shrine that is rarely seen in Japan.
There is a fee of 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for children to pass through the bridge, which is crowded with people wishing for the health of their children. The bridge also attracts nearly 100,000 people every year when it is built.

Happiness through the Bridge of Happiness

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The bridge is actually called Tsushima Bridge, but it is also called Happiness Bridge and is said to bring happiness to those who pass by. During festivals, the bridge is lined with food stalls, making it a bustling spot.
And during the festival season, a temporary station called Tsushima-no-miya Station is opened, making it a rare and valuable place.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tsushima Shrine
Address: Omi, Mino-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, 767-0031
Phone number: 0875-72-5463
Opening hours: August 4 and 5 only
Closed: Only passable on August 4 and 5.
Budget: Adults 300 yen / Children 100 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a remote island shrine located in Mino-cho, Mitoyo City. The bridge can be crossed only on August 4 and 5 and attracts about 100,000 people.
URL：http://www.tsushima-jinja.com/

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あわろは食堂～粟島(@awaloha_shokudou)がシェアした投稿

Awashima, a retro island that looks as if it has slipped back in time.
You can enjoy delicious food because of Awashima. There are also stylish cafes, so a course of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks is also possible. Of course, there is also a hotel.
The drifting post office keeps the letters that cannot be delivered and everyone can read them.

You can see the shape of the island!

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山室泉(@izumi.yamamuro)がシェアした投稿

Awashima itself is a small island shaped like a screw, and is a peaceful town with retro spots such as Awashima Marine Memorial Park and the Awashima Post Office. With a population of about 300 people and a little bit of nature, this precious island is a great place to spend a relaxing time on the 16.5-km island. Climb up Jyonoyama to see the shape of the island.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Awashima
Address: Awashima, Takuma-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, 769-1108
Phone number: 0875-56-5880
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can go back in time on a small island with a population of a little over 300 people in Mitutoyo City. The island has an unusual shape, so we highly recommend seeing it from the top of the mountain.
URL：https://www.mitoyo-kanko.com/awashimaisland/