Kagawa

While Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku island might not be a typical destination for international tourists, it has plenty to offer in terms of nature, art, and history. Art island Naoshima is the most famous attraction in Kagawa. Local as well as international tourists flock here to enjoy modern art in the open air. Learn what else there is to do in Kagawa in this travel guide!

Kotohira-gu is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Nakatado District, Kagawa. Since the Muromachi period, pilgrimages to the shrine have been popular. Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu is one of the most beautiful Japanese landscape gardens in the country.

Kotohira | the most Popular Shrine in Shikoku and Famous for its Udon Noodles

Kotohira is a small town in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Kompirasan, Shikoku's most popular shrine. Find out what…

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Takamatsu | the Transportation Hub of Shikoku

Takamatsu is home to Japan's largest garden, Ritsurin-Koen. This garden is a fine example of landscaping, borrowing the pine-clad scenery…

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Setouchi Triennale | One of the Largest arts Festivals in Japan

Every 3 years, a large art festival descends on Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is…

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Naoshima | a Paradise for Contemporary Art

Naoshima is also known as 'art island', which is no wonder because some of Japan's most famous art works can…

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Picturesque Shodoshima Island like the Mediterranean Sea

Sodoshima near Shikoku is a popular tourist spot for local people. There is beautiful scenery, olive trees, and special food…

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