Kagawa
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Ritsurin Garden
A daimyo garden designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the national government. This symbol of Takamatsu features six ponds and 13 man-made hills with seasonal borrowed scenery. Boat rides and matcha tea ceremonies are popular activities.
Address: 高松市栗林町1-20-16
Access: About 15 minutes by Kotoden bus from Takamatsu Station, get off at Ritsurin-koen-mae
Transportation: 3-minute walk from JR Ritsurin-koen-kitaguchi Station
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Kotohira-gu Shrine (Konpira-san)
The head shrine of all Kotohira shrines nationwide, dedicated to the god of the sea. Climb 785 stone steps to reach the main shrine and enjoy panoramic views of the Sanuki Plain and Seto Inland Sea. The approach is filled with gourmet food and souvenir shops.
Address: 仲多度郡琴平町892-1
Access: About 1 hour by JR from Takamatsu Station, 15-minute walk from Kotohira Station
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Chichu Art Museum (Naoshima)
An underground museum designed by Tadao Ando. View works by Claude Monet, Walter De Maria, and James Turrell using only natural light. Reservations required.
Address: 香川郡直島町3449-1
Access: 50 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port + 10 minutes by municipal bus
Transportation: Benesse Art Site shuttle bus available
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Kankakei Ropeway
Shodoshima's premier scenic spot. Take an aerial ropeway ride through a gorge with massive cliffs and unusual rock formations. The autumn foliage is counted among Japan's three most beautiful valleys.
Address: 小豆郡小豆島町神懸通乙168
Access: 60 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port to Tonosho Port, then 40 minutes by local bus
Transportation: Direct buses available from Tonosho Port and Kusakabe Port
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Seto Ohashi Bridge Tower
A rotating observation tower ascends to 108 meters above ground, offering 360-degree views of the majestic Seto Ohashi Bridge and multi-island seascape from a glass-enclosed observation room. Night views are also recommended.
Address: 坂出市番の州緑町6-6 瀬戸大橋記念公園内
Access: About 20 minutes by JR from Takamatsu Station, then 10 minutes by taxi from Sakaide Station
Transportation: Buses to the park operate on weekends and holidays
Model Courses
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Udon and Setouchi Art 2-Day Tour
A classic course touring famous Sanuki udon shops while enjoying art and history at Naoshima and Ritsurin Garden. Efficient travel using public transport and ferries.
- Stroll the peaceful morning garden
- Climb 785 steps then enjoy udon lunch on the approach
- View sunset and night scenery
- Ferry to Naoshima
- Optional extension to Shodoshima if time permits