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

#JanuaryGoodPlaces2025 The last stop of Shikoku Pilgrimage, the 88th sacred site: Iouzan-Henjokoin-Okubo-ji. Located deep in the mountains at the junction of Tokushima and Koyama in Shikoku, this temple is dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai. Due to its high terrain, the red leaves and ginkgo trees in the temple change color every November, making it a popular spot for Shikoku people to enjoy autumn leaves. Since it was early spring when I visited, I didn't have the chance to see the red leaves, but there were a few cherry blossoms in full bloom. Dawa Temple is quite solemn. In addition to the seated statue of Medicine Buddha, the main hall also houses a staff that was brought from India to Japan via the Tang Dynasty, which is quite noble and dignified. The most convenient way to get to Okuboji Temple is by car. It takes about 40 minutes from Takamatsu Expressway to Shido IC. If you take the bus, you need to first go to JR Shido Station and then transfer to the community bus. The journey takes about 1 hour. #Shikoku Travel #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Okubo Temple

It is a rest house of the Japan Dolphin Center. It is built on Benten Island and is said to be inspired by 'shells'. The sea deity 'Tamashima Benzaiten' is enshrined here, and you can view the sea from the torii gate. Inside the facility, there is a restaurant, shop, and restrooms. It is a marine rest where you can fully enjoy the ocean view. ✱----------------------------------------------- 【Name】Japan Dolphin Center 【Location】1520-130 Tsuruba, Tsuda-cho, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 【Business Hours】From Golden Week to October: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, From November to before Golden Week: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM 【Regular Holidays】Every Wednesday from November to June of the following year (Open without holidays during public holidays, Golden Week, spring break, and winter break periods) 【Dolphin Viewing Fee】Adults: 550 yen, Children: 440 yen, Infants: Free Visit Date: October 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱

Kagawa Records 𓂃 ✍︎______________________________________ 2 nights at R villa, a beachfront house in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture. The first floor has a bedroom (a large bed and two bunk beds) and a toilet, while the second floor has a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. The furniture and appliances are all the latest, and the kitchenware is well-stocked, so you can enjoy cooking while looking out at the sea. The windows are large and the sunlight is excellent, so it seems that it takes a while for the air conditioner to work in the summer, but when we arrived, the air conditioner was working well and it was cool. At night, I was able to relax while watching Netflix and YouTube on the projector with a drink I bought at a nearby supermarket. I was a little moved when I saw a stingray jumping around many times while looking out at the sea from my room! There are many beds, so you can have fun with friends, and it is also recommended for couples and families! I also recommend the nearby 📍 sushi restaurant Sanuki Tsuda Isshin 📍 and the cafe Okawa Oasis with a view of the ocean 🌴✨ #Kagawa Prefecture #Kagawa Trip #Kagawa Tourism #Kagawa Gourmet #Accommodation Review #Sakura 2024

📍Okuboji Temple The 88 sacred sites associated with the Heian period monk Kobo Daishi (Kukai). This is the last sacred site on the pilgrimage to trace the ruins. There is also a way to go around the temples in reverse order, called "reverse pilgrimage," in which the temples are visited in reverse order, and in that case, this is the first sacred site. This place, close to the border with Tokushima Prefecture, is located on the middle slope of Yahazuyama, and the air is cooler than on the plains. In autumn, it is also popular as a spot to see autumn leaves. The main hall stands with Mt. Taizogatake in the background. The main deity, Yakushi Nyorai, is enshrined here, and you can receive benefits such as recovery from illness and longevity. Okuboji Temple is a place where you can calm your mind and worship in the majestic scenery surrounded by mountains. Among the worshippers, there are some pilgrims wearing their kongo staffs and white robes, which are the tools of the pilgrimage. One of the features of Okuboji Temple is the Hojodo Hall, where the kongo staff that accompanied the pilgrims on their journey is dedicated. The kongo staff is an item that symbolizes the "dokou ni tatsumi" (two companions), which means that the pilgrims are with Kobo Daishi during the pilgrimage. At Okuboji Temple, the final sacred site, the kongo staff that has completed its role is deposited. #0 Yen Trip February 2025

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Okuboji Temple, 88th Temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage The 88th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, located in the mountains near the prefectural border with Tokushima! (^^)!! It is also the final temple of the 88 temples! (^^) It is the temple that concludes the pilgrimage, and the main hall and pagoda stand against the backdrop of Taizogamine, covered with strange rocks, giving it an elegant appearance reminiscent of a landscape painting (^^)!! ! ! Please go and check it out ^ ^ [Location] 96 Tawa Kanewari, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture [Access] Bus stop Nagano Ikoi no Ie / About 53 minutes on foot from Okawa bus #0 yen trip February 2025

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Shidoji Temple, 86th Temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage Shidoji Temple is built in the eastern part of Kagawa Prefecture, facing Shido Bay ^ ^! At the end of the temple town, which is a nationally designated important cultural property, you will be greeted by Unkei's masterpiece, a Nio statue and giant straw sandals! It has a majestic appearance with three buildings, which is rare nationwide (^^) You can see the ridgelines of Yashima and Gokenzan far across the sea (^^) It was founded long ago in the 33rd year of the reign of Empress Suiko (625), and is one of the oldest temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage! [Location] 1102 Shido, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture 769-2101 [Parking] Available. Free! #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Kadono-sato Tsubaki no Shiro Actually, it was built as a playground in 1996, but it doesn't seem to have been used much, with only occasional events being held there, so most people probably don't know about it. Further beyond the Kadono Dam in Samukawa-cho, Sanuki City, there is a beautiful bridge called Kadono Bridge, right next to Camellia Onsen. This bridge is also very artistic, but once you cross the bridge, you'll see an even more mysterious building. Castle of Camellias. The moment I saw it, I was reminded of the Ghibli film "Castle in the Sky" directed by Hayao Miyazaki. I wonder if there are camellias planted on the roof (rooftop?) of the building, and this looks like a pretty impressive castle. The design, which looks like a combination of cubes, and the stairs and entrance to the building make it seem like a castle from another world. I had a fun time just looking around the exterior! #0yentripFebruary2025

Kagawa Prefecture 2024.04 ⁡ ＼Kagawa Trip Gourmet Edition／ ⁡ Introducing the cafes and udon shops we visited in Kagawa!! All the cute spots you definitely can't miss. There are lots of cafes with ocean views and stylish shops☕️🩶 Please use this as a reference for your next trip✍️ ①#Okawa Oasis (Retro Cafe) ②#Fuji Bakery Retro (Bakery) ③#Takesei Udon (Udon) ④#seasonalstand (Dried Flowers and Fruit Sandwich Cafe ⁡ 📷Photo taken in 2024.04 📍Kagawa Prefecture #0 Yen Trip January 2025

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Nagao-ji Temple, 87th temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage After the Meiji Restoration, the main temple was provided for public facilities such as schools, police, and county offices (^^) Locals call it "Nagao's Kannon" and "The temple where Chikara-mochi and Shizuka Gozen were ordained"! There is a theory that it was founded by Prince Shotoku, but the more common theory is that it was Bodhisattva Gyoki in the 11th year of Tenpyo! When Gyoki was walking through this area, he felt a spiritual dream of a willow tree on the roadside, and he carved a statue of Bodhisattva Kannon out of that tree and made it the principal image ^ ^!! [Location] 653 Nagao-nishi, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture #0 yen trip January 2025

A must-read before your trip to Kagawa Prefecture! We'd like to introduce you to Tsuda no Matsubara, a fashionable spot that has been gaining popularity among locals recently! 🌊 Tsuda no Matsubara Tsuda no Matsubara is a coastal area in Sanuki City where pine trees are planted along the coast, which was selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches in Japan". In recent years, the number of fashionable shops has increased, and it is attracting attention as the next breakout spot! The two restaurants and cafes we recommend are as follows! [1. Porto Pizza] An authentic pizza restaurant near the sea. There are seats with a view of the sea, and the interior is very atmospheric. I ordered the fried whitebait pizza from today's recommendation, and it was a very Japanese pizza topped with plenty of whitebait and shiso. Personally, I felt that the whitebait flavor was a little too strong, but I think it was an irresistible taste for fish lovers. The dough itself is chewy and baked to a fragrant finish, so it's recommended for Milano pizza lovers. There is a wide variety of drinks, and the drinks made with Monin syrup look cute. The elderflower soda was delicious! 【2. NICO by ALIA】 A super cute ice cream stand with a retro atmosphere. I ordered a single ice cream with marbled ice cream, which looked fancy and very cute! It was topped with lots of nostalgic sweets such as crispy panda, koala's march, and Kinoko no yama, so it's sure to look great in photos! The colorful homemade cookies were also delicious. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery unique to Japan, as if you were in a manga! Please come and visit us🫶 #Domestic travel record

#FritaviWinter 📍Kagawa Trip Sanuki City It takes 2.5 hours by car from my house to Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture🚗 As the conversation progressed, we decided to go eat Sanuki udon! So we went😅 I only sat in the passenger seat, so it wasn't difficult at all lol I ate tempura and udon at a restaurant called Tama that I found on MAP✨️ The restaurant had a nostalgic country atmosphere and there were a lot of customers coming and going. I found out later that it was a popular restaurant that also had a store on an online shopping site! ⁡ ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Store Information＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ ⁡ 【📛Store Name】Sanuki Udon Tama ⁡ 【🏠Address】849-1 Zotamiyanishi, Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture ⁡ 【⏰Business Hours】10:00-14:00 ⁡ 【📅Closed Days】Irregular Holidays ⁡ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝Notes＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Store details are based on information on the internet. Please note that the content may change. Thank you for reading to the end. If you found this post helpful, please leave a like or comment. #0yentravel #kagawaprefecture #kagawatrip #kagawatourism #kagawa #sanukiudon #kagawacity

Visited in August 2024 *Konpira Shrine 20 minutes walk from JR Kotohira Station 15 minutes walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station Konpira Shrine is a god of the sea, affectionately known as "Konpira-san" since ancient times. The long stone steps leading to the shrine are famous. 785 steps from the entrance to the shrine to the main shrine. 1,368 steps to the inner shrine. Along the stone steps from the shrine to the inner shrine are the Daimon Gate, Gonin Hyakusho, and the Shoin, a national important cultural property. Along the steps from the shrine to the inner shrine are the Daimon Gate, Gonin Hyakusho, and the Shoin, a national important cultural property. A spacious The grounds are dotted with historic buildings such as the Asahisha Shrine, a national important cultural property, and the Treasure Museum displays first-class art and cultural assets😊 Souvenir shops and udon restaurants line both sides of the approach to the shrine, and there are many attractions in the surrounding area, such as the former Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaruza) and tall lanterns, so it's highly recommended🎵 If you make the effort to get to the top, a spectacular view awaits🥰 #DomesticTravel #Kagawa #KagawaTrip #KagawaTourism #KonpiraSan #KonpiraGu #Shrines &Temples #Shrines

#tourism Okuboji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Sanuki, Japan. The temple enshrines Yakushi Nyorai as its principal image. Yakushi Nyorai is a Buddha said to provide relief from illness and suffering, and is deeply revered by believers. Located at 96 Kanewari, Tawa, Sanuki, Okuboji Temple is located in a quiet area surrounded by beautiful natural surroundings. The temple grounds feature a splendid main hall and pagoda, providing spiritual comfort to worshippers. In addition, beautiful gardens and historical buildings are dotted around the temple, providing visitors with a spiritually enriching experience. Okuboji Temple is known as a place of spiritual healing and tranquility for locals and tourists alike. Its history and cultural value are revered by many people and deeply move visitors.

#tourism Nagaoji Temple is a Tendai sect temple located in Sanuki, Japan. The temple enshrines the Bodhisattva Kannon as its principal image. The Bodhisattva Kannon is revered as a symbol of mercy and compassion, and is respected by many believers. Nagaoji Temple is located at 653 Nagao-nishi, Sanuki City. The site is in a quiet place surrounded by beautiful nature, offering worshippers the opportunity to offer prayers in peace. The temple grounds include a splendid main hall and gardens, allowing visitors to spend a peaceful moment. Nagaoji Temple is known as a place of spiritual peace for local people and tourists. Its beautiful scenery and historical value are loved and respected by many people.

#KagawaSightseeing #AmazingView #CoupleTrip #Japan #SummerShortTrip #Sea Tsuda no Matsubara in Kagawa Prefecture is open as a swimming beach in the summer and is crowded with local families🏄‍♀️ However, there are still few people at this time of year, so it is a secret spot where you can take a leisurely stroll along the seashore and through the pine forest🤫 If you come as a couple, you can spend a relaxing time just the two of you on the wide sandy beach, so it is highly recommended! There is a roadside station called Tsuda no Matsubara nearby, and if you park in the parking lot there, there is no parking fee, so you can easily go for a walk🚶‍♀️✨ It is said that this red bridge will grant your wishes, so it might be fun to walk along it while making a wish together✨