[The place where the legend of Urashima came about]

📍Kagawa Prefecture, Mt. Shiude Mt. Shiude (352m above sea level) is located on the Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. If you walk along the nature-rich promenade to the summit, you will see a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea. The summit is one of the most beautiful spots in the prefecture, with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. In addition, the mountain is beautifully decorated with seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in early summer. In recent years, it has attracted attention by being featured in Yahoo! JAPAN's "15 Best Cherry Blossom Views Japan is Proud of" and "World's Most Beautiful Views You Must See Before You Die! Japan Edition (written by Shiho), as well as the online edition of the New York Times and the French magazine Le Figaro. It is known that when Urashima Taro opened the Treasure Box, the white smoke that came out turned into a purple cloud and hung over the mountain. About 1,000 cherry trees in spring, hydrangeas in early summer, and other flowers beautifully decorate the mountain throughout the year. From the observation deck at the summit, you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands. #0YenTravelJanuary2025