2025 Kagawa Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Shikoku is known for its beautiful scenery, and many people think it's difficult to explore without driving. However, with proper planning and the use of JR trains and buses, you can easily tour Shikoku. For first-time visitors, this 5-day 4-night itinerary covering Kagawa and Tokushima is a great reference. Day 1: Takamatsu Airport ✈️ → Takamatsu Shopping Street → Takamatsu JR Station → Tokushima JR Station → Nearby Hotel Day 2: Take a bus from outside Tokushima JR Station to Naruto Whirlpools → Uzu no Michi → Naruto Park → Take JR to Oboke Station, then hotel shuttle to Onsen Hotel ♨️ Day 3: Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat 🚤 → Iya Vine Bridge → Return to hotel to pick up luggage, then take JR to Kotohira Station → Kotohira-gu Shrine → Hotel near Takamatsu Station Day 4: Takamatsu Port → Day trip to Shodoshima → Takamatsu Hotel 🏨 Day 5: Take the Kotoden Kotohira Line to Ritsurin Koen Station → Ritsurin Garden → Return to hotel to pick up luggage → Takamatsu Airport ✈️ 【Must-Visit Attractions】 1. Naruto Whirlpools: Taking a sightseeing boat is one of the best ways to view the whirlpools 🤩. You can not only see the whirlpools up close but also feel the turbulent and rotating water when the boat gets close to the whirlpool area, which is both thrilling and breathtaking 🤪. 2. Iya Vine Bridge: The vine bridge spans a steep gorge with rushing river water below. Although it has been reinforced and is very safe, it still wobbles when you walk on it 🫨. 3. Ritsurin Garden: The entire park is composed of a series of lakes, small bridges, and pavilions, perfectly blending the essence of Edo-period garden design. Walking through it feels like being in a graceful and charming landscape painting 😍. 【Must-Try Foods】 1. Sanuki Udon in Kagawa is one of Japan's top three udon varieties, and there are many famous small shops around 🍜. 2. Kagawa's Bone-in Chicken is also a must-try 😋. It's grilled chicken leg seasoned with salt and pepper, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. 3. Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes are a specialty of Tokushima, with golden-yellow flesh that is very delicious 🍠. 【Accommodation Recommendations】 ⭐️ Recommended Area: If staying in Takamatsu, it's recommended to stay near Takamatsu JR Station for convenient transportation and proximity to Takamatsu Port. 🏨 Hotel Name: JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu 📍 Hotel Address: 1-1 Hamano Cho, Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Japan, 760-0011 【Photo Spots】 1. The viewpoint under the Naruto Bridge offers a closer view and great photo opportunities of the spectacular Naruto Bridge 🌁. 【Tips】 ⭐️ If you want to see the full-sized Naruto Whirlpools, be sure to check the official website for information. The whirlpools are affected by tides and seasons, and the website has detailed viewing guides and schedules. Checking this before booking your sightseeing boat tickets will increase your chances of seeing the full whirlpools.

#AccommodationTrip Opening March 1, 2024 CRAFT HOTEL Setouchi is a glamping hotel that makes you feel like you're overseas💕 About 10 minutes by car, there is a private beach of the hotel where you can do SUP👏 Activities that cost 1100 yen per person✨ Sauna🧖🏻♀️ and pool (shallow so children are safe!) You can drink the drinks you order at the bar by the pool, or you can drink at the bar, and you can see the beautiful starry sky, and the night is so stylish that it looks great no matter where you go❕ You can also roast marshmallows over a bonfire Address 1880 Sanbonmatsu, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture • IN: 15:00 ~/OUT:~ 11:00 Rooms: 35 rooms Closed: Irregularly

I took the Jumbo Ferry and enjoyed a two-day whirlwind trip from Kobe to Kagawa Prefecture♪ We departed at 5:00am, before dawn. We took the shuttle bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Kobe Port. As soon as we arrived, we boarded the ferry. The interior of the ship was spacious and clean, and I was excited! When I went out to the observation deck, it was just sunrise, and the morning sun seen from the ship was truly beautiful. And one hour after we departed, we passed under the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It was a powerful boat show! The ship had seats where you could lie down, box seats, reclining seat areas, and more. There was also a foot bath and a large observation bath, so I was able to enjoy watching the morning sun while relaxing in the foot bath. The Shodoshima gelato I had at the restaurant on board was also delicious♡ After arriving at Takamatsu Port in Kagawa, I took the shuttle bus to Takamatsu Station. In Takamatsu, I enjoyed gourmet food such as udon and chicken on the bone, and went up to Konpira Shrine to pay my respects! Then I returned to Kobe on a late-night ferry. There are women-only rooms, so even women traveling alone can enjoy themselves with peace of mind♪ #Travel with me #Bullet Traveler #Ferry Trip #Kagawa Trip

Introducing some super cute spots you definitely want to visit in Kagawa✍🏻 (All photos are from May 2023) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This is "Hidamari Park Ayagawa" in Ayagawa Town, Kagawa Prefecture A new park that opened in April 2023🌼 And this park is also known as "Slowpoke Park"💗 There are lots of Slowpokes!! 🌸 There are Shellders that look like they're about to bite your tail, and on both sides of the bench, there are male and female Pikachus💛 (the one with a heart-shaped tail is female) The giant Slowpoke in the center, which is also the symbol of the park, was especially cute💖 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ＼Why Kagawa and Slowpoke?! / ▫️Kagawa Prefecture has the highest consumption of udon! Because "udon" and "yadon" are similar ▫️Kagawa Prefecture is famous for "Wasanbon"! Because sweet ingredients come out of Yadon's tail ▫️Kagawa Prefecture has a water shortage... Because Yadon "yawns and it rains" ☔️ Yadon officially promotes Kagawa as the "Udon Prefecture PR Team" 🤍 It seems that they also collaborate with buses, ferries, vending machines, and even hotel rooms 💗 There are a total of 18 Pokefuta in Kagawa Prefecture alone! (As of 2023) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ That means there are a lot of sunny days in Kagawa...! But then it started raining 🥹 I thought maybe Yadon was yawning 😌 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 　 📸 ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏ ᴛɪᴘs ˊ˗　 It gets crowded on holidays and at lunchtime, and you might have to line up to take a photo with Yadon 🫣！ I arrived at 8am on a rainy Sunday, but there were still about 3 groups (adults) there 🫡 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 　　 ✍🏻 ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (As of December 2023) Hidamari Park Ayagawa (Yadon Park) 📍Address | 253-7 Kayahara, Ayagawa-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 🕰Hours | 24 hours 🎫Admission fee | Free 🚐Parking | Available ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Domestic travel #Kagawa tourism #Kagawa tourism #Photogenic spot #Yadon Park #Hidamari Park Ayagawa #besttrip2023

A hidden restaurant near the mountains in Higashikagawa City! 　　 There are wooden signs here and there, but it's quite hard to find. But when you get there, you'll be impressed 🎵 They have a lunch set, but I recommend ordering your favorite dishes from the a la carte menu! The pizza, pasta, and creative dishes are delicious, and they're happy to help you with your order. It's a very popular restaurant, so reservations are required. Information about remaining reservations is also posted on Instagram. Perfect for girls' nights! Budget 1500 yen per person ~ 436-1 Mizunushi, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture 769-2606 #gourmet trip #gourmet #Kagawa #Kagawa Prefecture #Higashikagawa #Italian restaurant #hideaway #pasta #pizza #countryside

This time, we found 7 amazing views in Japan that look like Ghibli scenes! ☺️ Seeing so many different places just adds to the number of places I want to go back to✨ Of course, you can stay in a hotel, but it's also fun to compare the tourist attractions and amazing views of the area with Ghibli😍 [𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𓏗𓏗] ❶ Olive Park (Kiki's Delivery Service) 📍1941-1 Nishimura, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture ❷ Sayama Hills (My Neighbor Totoro) 📍1169-1 Mikashima 3-chome, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture ❸ Takeda Castle Ruins (Laputa: Castle in the Sky) 📍169 Takeda Furushiroyama, Wadayama-cho, Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture ❹ Tomonoura (Ponyo on the Cliff) 📍 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture ❺ Shimonada Station (Spirited Away) 📍 Okubo, Futami-cho, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture The railway line leading to the sea is privately owned, and entry for photography is prohibited. ❻ Harbor View Park (Up on Poppy Hill) 📍 114 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture ❼ Shiratani Unsuikyo (Princess Mononoke) 📍 Kusukawa, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture #Free Spot #Amazing View

Go to Shodoshima in addition to going to Witch's Delivery Service 😆 Many people will pretend to try their famous products ❤️ HISHIO ramen🍜💕 Explain 😂 Kodo Island transportation is very inconvenient 😅 You eat this noodles may have to expect 1 middle of the traffic 🥲 because d buses 🚌 really very sparse and crowded 🙂 This is the Shodoshima Angel Road shop of Shodoshima Ramen HISHIO🙈 It's only about 5 minutes walk from the attraction Angel Road 😌 So this one can visit the attraction by the way 🤣👍🏻 Actually, this ramen 🍜 is special to insist on using the ingredients of Shodo Island 😬 The manager's recommendation is the sauce ramen 🍜😆 It's the signature one It is a kind of octopus off the coast of Shodoshima and chicken feet and several vegetables boiled for 13 hours😳 so I know it will be quite tasty😄😄 It tastes rich but not greasy at all But most importantly it adds heirloom sauce🤫🤫so it tastes special🙈 Remember to try it 😃 If it doesn't rain and you're not afraid of strong winds, it's actually very pleasant to sit outdoors #JapanTravel #overseastravel #familygoodplaces #foodie #afternoon teainfo #I miss #summerfood recommendations #summergoodplaces

Angel Road is a sandy road that appears twice a day at low tide. It is said that if you hold hands with your loved one and cross the road, an angel will come down from the middle of the sandbar and grant your wish. It is a romantic place known as a "sacred place for lovers." It was also used as a filming location for the movies "My Yellow Bicycle" and "Setouchi Pirate Story"! #FreeSpot #Beach #Shodoshima #AngelRoad #SummerShortTrip #BreathtakingView

Kotohira Shrine is a shrine located on Mount Zozu in Kagawa Prefecture. The deities enshrined at the main shrine are Omononushi-no-Mikoto and Emperor Sutoku. Since ancient times, they have been worshipped as the deities of agriculture, production, medicine, and the protection of the sea. The "yellow amulet of happiness," the 785 stone steps from the temple town to the main shrine, and the "Konpira dog" are famous! If you climb all the steps, the view from there is very beautiful and pleasant 🍃 There is a cute "Konpira dog" halfway up the steep stairs, so try your best to climb 🏃‍♂️ #Shrine #Kagawa Prefecture #Kagawa #Konpira-san #Konpira Shrine #Breathtaking view

Kotohira Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san," is a representative tourist spot in Kagawa Prefecture. Although you have to climb a long flight of stone steps to reach the main shrine, there is no end to the number of worshippers flocking to the shrine from all over the country. In fact, I was very tired, but I managed to reach the top by taking breaks along the way to enjoy the scenery, meet the sacred horse, buy candy sold by Gonin Hyakusho, and stop by a shop on the approach to the shrine. As well as the scenery, the atmosphere around Kotohira Shrine is very good, and it is a place where you can spend a whole day. Please come and visit us! ! #Amazing views #Trip to enjoy spring #Historic sites #Free spots #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Amazing nature #Amazing views #Trip to enjoy spring #Trip with children

The whole area was a very charming streetscape😊 The stairs were really long, but the view from the main shrine was beautiful! I went all the way to the inner shrine and received a special amulet. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes❗️ There were a lot of worshippers, so it was lively♪ #Free spot #Amazing view

Kofuen A Japanese garden located at 1-1 Honmachi, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, that is a designated cultural asset of Sakaide City. It is a 4-minute walk from JR Sakaide Station. Opening hours are 8:30am-6pm from January to June and September to December, and 8:30am-8pm in July and August. Open all year round, admission free. #Kagawa #JapaneseGarden #FreeSpots #SummerShortTrip

Kotohira Shrine Located on the hillside of Mount Zozu at 892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture, this shrine has been worshipped since ancient times as the god of agriculture, production, medicine, and the protection of the sea. There are 785 steps, but there are souvenir shops along the way, so it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. The view after the climb was very refreshing! There are a total of 1,368 steps to the inner shrine, but I couldn't go after 5pm. Next time I'd like to head there earlier. The starting point of the stone steps is a 20-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station or a 15-minute walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station. #summertrip#greatview

Tall Lantern One of the famous spots of Kotohira Shrine, located at 314 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture. 1 minute walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station, 3 minutes walk from JR Kotohira Station. According to the information sign at the entrance, it was donated by the people of Samukawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture in 1865. It is currently designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. You cannot visit the inside, but you can get up close and personal. #Kagawa #Sanuki #Summer Trip

Do you know about the Angel Road that appears only twice a day? 👼 This road can be seen in Kagawa, Shodoshima 📍 The Angel Road between Bentenjima and Nakayoshima, which appears only at low tide, can be enjoyed in two ways: You can walk on it! You can also enjoy it from above! When you walk along it, you will see a mysterious phenomenon of the sea on both sides. You will be impressed by the art of nature and the beauty of the sea that you can see all around you 🌊 Please include the low tide in your travel itinerary and go see it 🌟 #Kagawa #Shodoshima #Amazing view #Seaside scenery #Summer resort you want to keep secret #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Remote island trip #Cool travel experience #Trip to visit remote islands #Summer trip #Amazing view #Trip with children

[Kagawa, Mitoyo] Setouchi Kitchen is an Italian restaurant located in front of Chichibugahama Beach. The dishes made with local ingredients and the appetizers that change depending on the season are delicious 🍽 The walls are made of glass, so you can get a full view of Chichibugahama Beach from inside the restaurant 🌊 #Kagawa #MitoyoCity #SeasideScenery #SummerShortTrip #GourmetTrip

Kotohira-gu Shrine is located in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, at an altitude of 521m. The approach to the shrine is famous for its many stone steps. There are 785 steps to the main shrine and 1,358 steps to the Oku-sha Shrine. There are many specialty souvenir shops and local specialty restaurants along the shrine, which can be used for a day trip and visit. There are many famous Kagawa udon noodle shops nearby. The noodles are delicious, smooth and chewy. You must try it😋 #Scenic spot shooting guide#Overseas travel#Good place for parents and children#Hiking#Resident writer#Good place for summer

A cafe in Sanuki City that is loved by people of all ages ☕ The recommended dish is the Spiral Omelette Rice 🥚🍅 It's super creamy and delicious!! ! It seems they also have a variety of pancakes, so I'll try them next time ♪♪ #supporttourism #kagawa #cafe #cafehopping #supporttourism #gourmettrip

It may not be that well known! "Takei Cape" in Aji Town, Kagawa Prefecture, is the northernmost point of Shikoku. It's not a tourist spot, so there aren't many people, and the sea is beautiful and I was able to relax 🌊🌿 The temple carved into the rock at the very back also had a unique mystical feel to it! #supporttourism #kagawa #seasidescenery #supporttourism#greatscenery

#cherryblossom25 While everyone else is squeezing into crowds at famous cherry blossom spots in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo—waking up at the crack of dawn just to grab a photo spot—I chose to avoid the chaos and headed to one of Japan’s most underrated prefectures: Kagawa Prefecture 🌸 After visiting Japan nearly 40 times and traveling through countless cities across the country, I told myself years ago: “One day, I must visit Shikoku.” And finally—this trip, I made it happen! I once heard someone say, “People who really know how to travel in Japan, go to the countryside.” I couldn’t agree more! Now just how underrated is Kagawa? When I mention it, most people look confused—like, “Huh? Never heard of it.” But if I say Shikoku or Seto Inland Sea, maybe that rings a bell? 📍Located in the northeast of Shikoku and facing the Seto Inland Sea, Kagawa is the smallest prefecture in Japan and is often called “The Gateway to Shikoku.” Due to this year’s unusual weather, sakura season across Japan was delayed—but lucky us! 🌸 On the very day we arrived in Kagawa, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! Over the next few days in Kagawa, every single spot we visited was just… #travel

📍Shodoshima A two-day, one-night trip to Shodoshima We walked and took a bus around the island, which is packed with things to see. I was surprised to discover that such a wonderful island exists so close to Kansai. It's within a day trip distance, so please use it as a reference for your trip🔖 ⚫︎Miharashi no Oka A 10-minute walk from the ferry The sea and sky as far as the eye can see are a unique view of an island🏝️ ⚫︎Artworks from the Setouchi Triennale 2013 (4, 7, 12, 13) ⚫︎Olive Post ⚫︎Olive Soft Serve Ice Cream ⚫︎Windmill, the filming location of "Kiki's Delivery Service" #Shodoshima #Shodoshima Tourism #Domestic Travel #Spring 0 Yen Trip

35 minutes by high-speed boat from Takamatsu Port in Kagawa Prefecture⛴️ Introducing the healing and photogenic island of Shodoshima! 【Sights】 ・Angel Road A beautiful road that is no exaggeration to say is the symbol of Shodoshima✨ The sand road that appears only twice a day at low tide is beautiful whether you look at it from above or cross it! It is said that if you cross it holding hands with your loved one😍 If you climb up to the "Promised Hill Observatory" just before Angel Road, you can see a spectacular view from above! ・Shodoshima Olive Park This place, built to overlook the Seto Inland Sea, is a naturally rich area where about 2,000 olives and 130 kinds of herbs are grown🌳 You can take photos that look like you've entered the world of Kiki's Delivery Service using the brooms that are lent out for free! ↓And what we definitely want you to try↓ Olive Soft's "Shodoshima Olive Oil" product🍦550 yen Is olive oil so smooth, fragrant and delicious! You will be impressed 🥹 ・Marukin Soy Sauce Memorial Museum If you just hear the name, you will probably think, "What? Is it interesting?" This is interesting! When you enter, you will be greeted by the reception and given a gift of soy sauce 🤯 This is a memorial museum where you can learn about the history of soy sauce production, and of course the inside of the museum is interesting with many easy-to-understand exhibits, but the most interesting thing is outside the museum! 😮 Because there is a real soy sauce factory next door, the exterior walls and pipes are black everywhere, and if you sniff the exterior walls, you can smell soy sauce! I walked around the area wondering how the surrounding area can become soy sauce flavored 😂 There is also a souvenir shop, and it was an interesting experience! ! [Recommended accommodation] ・Tenku Hotel Kairo The view from the window is Angel Road 👼 The view is amazing whether you are asleep or awake! The food is a very carefully prepared kaiseki meal with a large amount, and you can order local sake for an additional fee, so if you combine it with that, it's heaven! What's more, apart from dinner, they also offer a ochazuke service and dessert service, so you won't be able to finish it all! 😂 An impeccable inn where you can enjoy the hot springs and the spectacular views🏨 They also provide a shuttle to the port on your way back! [Access] - If you are coming by plane, take the limousine bus from Takamatsu Airport for about 50 minutes to Takamatsu Port⚓️ - If you are coming by train, walk 10 minutes from Takamatsu Station to Takamatsu Port⚓️ - From Takamatsu Port, take the ferry for about 60 minutes⛴️ and the high-speed boat for 35 minutes🚤 There are about 15 ferries a day from around 6:00 to around 20:00, and about 15 high-speed boats a day from after 7:00 to after 18:00, so it's easy to plan your schedule! Ferry fare: Adults: 700 yen one way. Children: 350 yen one way. High-speed boat fare: Adults: 1,400 yen one way. Children: 700 yen one way. Enjoy Shodoshima, an island where you can revitalize your mind and body with its beautiful sea and delicious food! #Kagawa Prefecture #Breathtaking views #Shodoshima #Hot springs

#Overseas travel 📍Western restaurant OHNAZIMI Kawaramachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa Closed on Mondays and Thursdays The business hours are not long, so I recommend checking the business hours before going. It is a local Western restaurant in Kamasu where you have to wait in line to eat. It is a place that is operated on a whim, and I was able to taste really delicious omelet rice and chicken cutlets. It is also a delicious place to eat with beer, so I recommend it. #Japan travel #Takamatsu restaurants

It was so wonderful to see the beautiful cherry blossoms in Japan. This place is Takamatsu, located in Kagawa Prefecture. Although it is famous, it is still a very beautiful place to visit in Japan. Many tourists find it difficult to enjoy cherry blossom viewing leisurely in other places due to the crowds, but this small town is not crowded, making it a great spot. I highly recommend this small town in Japan.

Kagawa's tourist specialty is "udon"◎ This time, we will introduce a recommended restaurant, "Yamashita Udon", from among the many udon restaurants in Kagawa✨ Yamashita Udon is a famous udon restaurant that is known as the originator of bukkake udon!! ! The interior of the restaurant is lined with autographs of famous people, so you can see how popular it is◎ It is characterized by its strong texture, and we recommend simply eating it with bukkake! The smooth texture and moderate elasticity are irresistible for udon lovers~♪ 🍜Spot name: Yamashita Udon 📍Location: 284-1 Yokita-cho, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 9:30-16:00 Closed on ▶︎Tuesdays (next day if Tuesday is a public holiday) #Kagawa #Domestic travel #Spring 0 yen trip

Hello everyone! ! This time, I will introduce you to a recommended udon restaurant in Kagawa Prefecture! ! The udon here is very chewy, so much so that the warning sign says not to slurp the noodles. The soup was sweet and delicious, so please come and visit! 📍Address: 273-1 Furukawacho, Kanonji, Kagawa 768-0023 #0 yen trip February 2025 #Kagawa #Kagawa gourmet

📍Location: 📍Location: Bone-in Chicken Ichizuru Takamatsu Branch The restaurant opens at 5pm, but reservations were already full, so we decided to arrive at the restaurant just after 4:30pm and line up! There were already about three groups there at that time, but by 5pm, more people had joined and a line had formed!! As expected of a popular restaurant🌈 This time we ordered baby chicken! Not only the specialty bone-in chicken, but the soup that came with the rice set was very delicious with a strong dashi stock! I was also impressed by how clean the interior of the restaurant was! There is no parking lot, so you will need to park in a nearby coin parking lot! #0yentravelFebruary2025

Hello everyone! This time, I would like to introduce a recommended udon restaurant in Kagawa Prefecture, "Nagata in Konoka"! ! This udon restaurant serves delicious kamaage udon! The menu only has kamaage udon, so it seems like they only serve kamaage udon! 📍Address: 1180 Konzojicho, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0031 #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Kagawa #Kagawagourmet