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Introduction of recommended power spots in Kagawa Prefecture!

Introduction of recommended power spots in Kagawa Prefecture!
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2023-07-14

Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Shikoku in terms of area, but it has many power spots.
In this issue, we will introduce 12 such various power spots in Kagawa Prefecture.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    For money luck: "Zenigata Sunae "
  3. 2.
    Torii with a spectacular view in the sky "Takaya Shrine "
  5. 3.
    Kagawa's most powerful "Kotohiragu Shrine "
  7. 4.
    Nature's power overflows "stacked rocks "
  9. 5.
    The mystery of life force "1000 year old olive tree "
  11. 6.
    It looks like Mt. "Iino "
  13. 7.
    Feel the sacred power "Zentsuji Temple "
  15. 8.
    Rare Tanuki no Mikami "Yashima Temple "
  17. 9.
    Can only be crossed twice a year. "Tsushima Shrine "
  19. 10.
    It only appears at low tide. "Angel Road "
  21. 11.
    Like Salt Lake Uyuni "Chichibuga beach "
  23. 12.
    Three of the best in Japan "Marugame Castle "
  25. 13.
    summary

For money luck: "Zenigata Sunae "



Since a person who saw the Zenigata Sunae bought a lottery ticket and won a large sum of money, it has become famous as a spot with good luck for money and is visited by many people.
It is said that these sand paintings were made overnight in 1633 to welcome Lord Takatoshi Ikoma, and it is said that if you see the sand paintings, you will live a long and healthy life and will never be short of money.



Viewing it from the summit observatory in Kotohiki Park is recommended, but you can experience its size even more when you see it from the ground.


"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Zenigata Sunae
Address: 14 Ariake-cho, Kanonji, Kagawa 768-0062
Access: 12 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Onohara IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0875233933
Hours of operation: 24 hours

Torii with a spectacular view in the sky "Takaya Shrine "



The main shrine is located at the top of the 404-meter-high mountain, also known as "Inazumi Jinja (Inazumi Shrine) ""Inazumi-san (Inazumi-san) ", etc.
It is also famous as an Instagram-worthy spot and was selected as one of Shikoku's 88 scenic spots in 2018.
The view of downtown Kannonji and the magnificent Seto Inland Sea seen through the torii gate is spectacular.
"Takaya Shrine "is believed to bring good fortune for money, prosperous business, and safe delivery.



It takes about one hour to climb the mountain from Shimogu to the main shrine, but it is a power spot with spectacular views, so be sure to visit.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Takaya Shrine (main shrine)
Address: 2800 Takaya-cho, Kanonji, Kagawa 768-0002
Access: 18 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Onohara IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0875243957
Hours of operation: 24 hours

Kagawa's most powerful "Kotohiragu Shrine "



"The shrine is famous for being called Kompira-san "and is a popular power spot visited by 3 million people annually.
There are many blessings such as prosperous business, marriage, and money.
Konpira-gu Shrine is located in a mountain called Zozu-san, and 785 steps must be climbed to reach the main shrine and 1368 steps to reach the inner shrine.



However, the spectacular view from Okusha Shrine overlooking the Seto Inland Sea is impressive.
Because it is not an easy place to visit, it is a power spot that should be visited at least once in a lifetime.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Golden Sword Biro Palace
Address:〒766-8501 892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
Access: 20 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Sanuki Toyonaka IC "
Parking: Parking available nearby (no free parking)
Phone number: 0877752121
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Nature's power overflows "stacked rocks "



The "stacked rocks "at the western end of Shodoshima were formed by natural forces, and the large rocks that look as if they are about to fall are sure to surprise you when you see them up close.



"Please be careful on rainy days because there is a steep path with stairs and rocky terrain to the place where the overlapping rocks "are located.
The view overlooking the Seto Inland Sea at the end of the long staircase is a natural powerhouse.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Shigeiwa
Address: Kou, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa 761-4100
Access: 10 minutes by car from Tonosho Port
Parking: Available
Telephone number: None
Hours of operation: 24 hours

The mystery of life force "1000 year old olive tree "



These are world-class rare olives with 1,000-year-old trees that traveled 10,000 kilometers across the ocean from Spain to Shodoshima.
The tree was originally 8 meters tall, but was cut down to 3 meters and planted with only the trunk.
Since then, it has grown well and now has many leaves, white flowers in spring and fruits in fall.

It is a popular power spot where visitors can get the power to live from its strong life force, and its tremendous life force gives visitors energy and hope.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Thousand-year-old olive tree
Address: 2473 Kou, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa 761-4100
Access: 8 minutes by car from Tonosho Port
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0879628989
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

It looks like Mt. "Iino "



Straddling Marugame City and Sakaide City, "Mount Iino "is a beautifully triangular mountain that looks like a rice ball.
The hall at the top of the mountain, 422 meters above sea level, opens only on the 8th day of each month and can be worshipped.



"Legend has it that a large man named Ojomo "created this mountain, and there are rocks along the path to the summit that are said to be Ojomo's footprints.
This mysterious mountain may have the power of "Ojomo ".

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Iino Mountain
Address: Nishisakamoto, Iiyama-cho, Marugame-shi, Kagawa 762-0087
Access: 20 min. by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Sakaide IC "
Parking: Available
Telephone number: None
Hours of operation: 24 hours

Feel the sacred power "Zentsuji Temple "



The most powerful power spot in Kagawa prefecture after "Konpiragu Shrine "is this "Zentsuji Temple ".
It is said to be a power spot of fire, and is believed to bring blessings such as domestic safety, financial fortune, matchmaking, and prosperous business.



Kobo-Daishi Kukai, an indispensable figure in the history of Buddhism, was born in Zentsuji Temple in Kagawa Prefecture.
The remains of the Saeki residence where Odaishi-sama was born and the well used for the birth bath when he was born are also carefully protected.
Tourists from all over the country are constantly coming to the temple to seek the blessings of this great master.
If you visit Kagawa, please visit "Zentsuji Temple "to get power from Odaishi-sama.

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: No. 75 Ritesho Sohonzan Zentsuji Temple Parking Lot No. 1
Address: 3-3-1, Zentsuji-cho, Zentsuji-shi, Kagawa 765-0003
Access: 17 min. by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Sakaide IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0877620111
Hours of operation: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Rare Tanuki no Mikami "Yashima Temple "



"Yashima Temple "is famous for Yashima Taro Raccoon, one of the three most famous raccoon dogs in Japan and the model for the Ghibli film "Heisei Raccoon War Pompoko ".



Yashima Taro Raccoon is worshipped as a god who brings happiness such as child-bearing, marriage, and family happiness.
Stone statues of raccoon dogs line the temple grounds at various locations.
The couple raccoon dogs at the entrance to the torii gate look especially happy.
Please get the happy power of raccoon dogs.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Minami-no-Yama Sengo-In Temple Yashima Temple Mino-yama Daimyojin
Address: 1808 Yashima Higashi-machi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, 761-0111
Access: 16 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Takamatsu Chuo IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0878419418
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Can only be crossed twice a year. "Tsushima Shrine "



Only twice a year, on August 4 and August 5, during the summer festival, you can visit the main shrine at "Tsushima Shrine ".
It is worshipped as a guardian deity of children, a rarity in Japan.
Most visitors come to pray for the healthy growth of their children, and there is often a line of strollers at the bottom of the stone steps leading to the main shrine.




Incidentally, except for the summer festival, prayers are held at "far worship hall (yohai-den) ", located in front of the bridge.
Please go there with your children to get power.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Tsushima Shrine Main Hall
Address: 7463 Omi, Mino-cho, Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, 767-0031
Access: 31 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Sanuki Toyonaka IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0875725463
Hours: The main shrine can be visited twice a year (in August each year).

It only appears at low tide. "Angel Road "



"Angel Road "is located on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture.
It is a popular spot visited by 200,000 tourists every year and is often used for filming movies and TV dramas.
This is a very romantic power spot where a sand road appears twice a day at low tide, and if you cross it hand in hand with your loved one, your wish will come true.



"There are many hotels near Angel Road "so that you can observe its changing appearance at different times of the day.
Please make memories of your trip with your loved ones.

"Basic Information "
Facility Name: Angel Road
Address: Ginnamiura, Dojo-cho, Shodo-gun, Kagawa 761-4661
Access: 6 minutes by car from Tonosho Port
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0879627004
Hours of operation: 24 hours

Like Salt Lake Uyuni "Chichibuga beach "



The 1-kilometer long beach "Chabogahama "is located in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, and is known as a bathing beach in summer.
It is the most beautiful spot at dusk when the tide is low and the surface of the water is like a mirror, like Bolivia's "Salar de Uyuni "in South America, which has become a hot spot for taking photos.



The fantastic scenery created by nature is breathtaking and empowering.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Chavogahama Beach
Address：〒769-1404 Kagawa Prefecture, Mitsubo City, Nio-cho Nio B 203-3
Access: 17 min. by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Onogahara IC "

Parking: Available
Phone number: 0875565880
Hours of operation: 24 hours

Three of the best in Japan "Marugame Castle "

The smallest castle tower in Japan, the tallest stone wall in Japan, and the deepest well in Japan are located here "Marugame Castle ".
"Marugame Castle "has a "lucky heart stone "that when touched will bring good luck.
Look for the heart-shaped stone between the male and female stones.
The height of the stone wall, the tallest in Japan, is about 60 meters, or 20 stories in height for a building.
The view from here is spectacular, and you can feel how the feudal lord felt when he had Marugame City in his hands.


"Basic Information "
Name of facility: Marugame Castle
Address: Ichibancho, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0025
Access: 10 minutes by car from Takamatsu Expressway "Zentsuji IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0877253881
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

summary

Kagawa Prefecture is a treasure trove of power spots.
Why not visit natural scenery and venerable shrines and temples to get some power?
After enjoying the power spots and forgetting about everyday life, finish off with Kagawa's famous udon noodles.

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