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  • Roadside Station Toyohama
    Transportation
    Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Toyohamachouminoura Onishi Ko 2506
    Roadside Station Toyohama is located as you enter western Kagawa Prefecture not far from the border of Ehime Prefecture. Its lookout area has a great view where you can watch a gorgeous sunset over the Seto Inland Sea. This roadside station has all kinds of delicious fare. Its eatery serves sashimi from fish caught nearby, rice bowl dishes, Sanuki udon, and more. Stop by their shop to try wasanbon oiri soft serve ice cream, a local favorite.
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  • Kotohira Municipal Historic Museum
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    758-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
    This museum has exhibits related to the history, culture and people of Kotohira town, including Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Oshibai plays. It's located on the site of the former Konpira great theater (Kanamaru-za), perhaps the oldest Kabuki playhouse in Japan. Displays include a panoramic model of the townscape of Kotohira during the Edo period.

    こちらは琴平町の資料館です。 入り口で200円を支払い入ります。 展示はこんぴらの信仰、参りの道、門前町賑わい、歌舞伎などの展示があり興味深かったです。

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  • Zenigata Sunae
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Ariakechou
    Zenigata Sunae is a large sand carving of an old copper coin used in the Edo period. It is located in the Kotohiki Park, a nationally designated place of scenic beauty. The impressive looking sand carving is 122 meters in length from east to west and 90 meters from north to south. For best views it is recommended to look from the top of Mt. Kotohiki. In recent years the place has gained a reputation for bringing good luck in terms of money, and at night the sand carving is lit up making for quite an impressive sight.
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  • Kaiganji Temple
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Nakatadoguntadotsuchou Nishishirakata 997
    A Buddhist temple connected to the birth of the great priest Kobo Daishi and a part of the Shikoku 20 Bekkaku Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku 36 Fudo Temple Pilgrimage, and the Sanuki Zodiac Pilgrimage. The temple is famous for always holding a homa ceremony to pray to Acala conducted by mountain Acala priests each month on the 28th, the day of Acala, from 10 a.m. It is said that all kinds of prayers and wishes are granted by coming in contact with the air purified by the ceremonial fires.

    四国別格２０霊場第１８番札所、海岸寺さんです。正式名称では、屏風浦海岸寺となっています。その言われは、本堂から石畳を進みますと裏手側に、穏やかな海の瀬戸内海が広がります。その浜から見上げます山々は、まるで立て方屏風のような形をしていることから、その浜を屏風の浜と呼ばれています。そのことから屏風浦海岸寺さんとなっているようです。このお寺は、本堂と奥の院の大師堂が、かなり離れていますので、本堂にありま...

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  • Kannoji Temple
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Nakatadogunmannouchou Kanno 45-12
    This Buddhist temple is the 17th temple on 88 sacred places on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Records state the great monk Kobo Daishi stayed in this area when repair work was being conducted on Manno Lake, and later this temple was erected to protect the lake. The temple was abandoned after being set on fire during war but a portion of it was rebuilt by supporters in 1934. The temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Bhaisajyaguru.

    弘法大師も改修に関わった満濃池のほとりに鎮座しています。境内にはモミジが多く植えられており、11月初旬は紅葉が始まりかけで、緑、黄、オレンジ、赤などのグラデーションが綺麗でした。

  • Zogahana Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Ariakechou 12
    This observatory on Mt. Kotohiki looks out on a famous work of sand art known as the Sand Coin. From Kotohiki Park, go up the stairs that lead to Kotohiki Hachimangu Shrine. A path starting beside the main building will bring you to the observation deck. There's also direct vehicle access to the platform. It's said looking down on the Sand Coin will ensure a long, healthy, and financially prosperous life. While there don't miss Kannonji Matsubara, which has been selected as one of top 100 white sand beaches with green pine groves in Japan.
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  • Kannonji City Chosa Kaikan
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Kanonji Toyohamacho Himehama 982-1
    A chosa is a festival float used to carry taiko drums, and such taiko drum floats, which are used in the Chosa Festival events held throughout the city in October, are stored and displayed in this museum. Over 100 chosa exist in the city, and during the festival they create a stunning spectacle as they are gallantly paraded through the streets. The museum also introduces the history of chosa and their decorations, and visitors can experience the thrill of the festival even when it is not being held. Be sure not to miss the area where visitors can strike a full-sized taiko drum, as well as the area where visitors can try shouldering a chosa just like they are carried during the festival.

    ちょうさと呼ばれる大きな山車を目の前で見ると、とても立派でした。スクリーンで祭りの様子も見ることができます。ちょうちんや法被の展示も興味を持って見学できました。

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  • Tadostu Municipal Museum
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Nakatado-gun Tadotsucho Kachu 1-6
    This is a museum built to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Tadotsu Township. It displays and preserves many of the cultural artifacts and documents pertaining to the growth and development of Tadotsu, which lies on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. This area flourished during the Meiji era after the restoration and through the early Showa era because of the railroad industry. It thrived as one of the few towns pioneering towards the modernization of Kagawa because its harbor was the port of call for many western-route trade ships. This archival museum houses many documents and artifacts describing the history and growth of the area, including the fact that it was here that the first weather station and electric light company was established in all of Shikoku Island. It was known as the birthplace of modernization for Shikoku.

    JR多度津駅から徒歩１０分程、多度津の歴史を学べます。丸亀京極家の支藩だった多度津京極家の当時の家並みなど楽しめました。何しろ無料が有りがたいです。

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  • Mt. Shiude
    Travel / Tourism
    Kasama-cho, Santoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
    This mountain is on the Shonai Peninsula, which is closely associated with the legend of Urashima Taro (a popular Japanese folk tale). As the story goes, Urashima Taro opened a box and white smoke poured out, collecting as a purple cloud over Mt. Shiude (a mountain of emerging purple clouds). The spectacular view from the top of the mountain has gorgeous seasonal scenery year-round. It's particularly stunning when its roughly 1,000 cherry trees are in full bloom.
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  • Kyuman Museum of Art
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    3.0
    5 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kagawa Zentsuji-shi Osacho 338
    About a 15-minute walk from the JR Kotohira Station, this art museum, with a magnificent view of Mt. Zozu, is located in this scenic area. It has on permanent display the works of the hometown artist, Wada Kunibo, and the potter, Omori Terushige. The works of Wada Kunibo, who was active in many different genres, many with a sense of familiarity, such as his packaging design of a local Kagawa confection. The museum has a cafe, allowing visitors to rest and enjoy a little leisurely hour after viewing the exhibit. This quiet cafe offers one of Kagawa's specialty sweets, kyuman, and coffees and teas.

    小規模な美術館で常設コーナーはなく、特別展示を一定期間ごとに開催しているのではと思います。灸まんの商品も置いており、此処でしか購入出来ないラスクも有りました。小さな喫茶店も併設されており、金比羅さんの帰り道にひと休みするのに丁度良いと思います。

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  • Zentsuji City Art Museum
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    3.0
    3 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Kagawa Zentsuji-shi Bunkyocho 2-1-3
    This is an art museum nestled next to the Zentsuji City Hall. After many works of the Zentsuji born, lacquer ware artist, Onishi Tadao were donated to the city, this museum was opened under the name of Onishi Tadao Memorial Hall. On the first floor, in the permanent exhibit, are works by the artist of such lacquer works of picture frames, vases, and more. The two other exhibit halls within the museum are leased to various art enthusiast groups for their use. Normally, only the first floor exhibit is used as the Onishi Tadao Memorial Hall, but every year, in October, a special exhibit is held in which the whole building is dedicated to showcasing his works. Visitors can appreciate and enjoy the unique perspective of his works where it appears as though a painting is combined with the craftsmanship of lacquer ware.

    JR善通寺駅から本山善通寺に進むメインの通りに有ります。名前からして主として地元民が展示する美術館のように思えます。

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  • Honen-ike Dam (Stone Arch Dam)
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Onoharachoutanono 1050
    This masonry arch dam on the upper reaches of the Kunita River has the feel of a medieval European castle. It's 145.5 meters long, 30.4 meters high, and retains a concrete encased reservoir. A historically valuable public works project for agriculture, it has been designated an Important Cultural Property.
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  • Zentsuji City Local Folk Museum
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Zentsuji-shi Zentsujicho 6-1-4
    This is a local folk museum, about a three-minute walk from the great red gate to the Zentsuji Temple. Exhibited here are around 1000 historical, and anthropological artifacts that are related to around 800 archaeological items unearthed from within Zentsuji. These artifacts were formerly housed in the historic Zentsuji City Kaikosha, military club; an Important Cultural Property built in 1877. However, in 2005 they were moved here, the Akamonsuji, to conserve and repair said property as an important cultural property. Among the archaeological findings from the Paleolithic age to the civil war ear are many invaluable items important to the study of Japan's history.

    善通寺総本山を南へ少し歩いた道沿いにあり、入場無料で入れます。日曜日に訪れたところ、ガイドの方が詳しく説明して下さり大変勉強になりました。近くの遺跡発掘資料や石棺とか古代の生活道具類などが展示してあります。

  • Kinokuniya Main Shop
    Travel / Tourism
    Kodairacho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 983
    This Japanese confectionary shop was established in 1882. The souvenir shop is located on the 52nd steps out of 1368 stone steps, approach to Kotohira Shrine, the shop sells Buden Shouten T-shirts; and Funebune Senbei crackers and Ishimatsu Manju buns, famous souvenirs to bring back and share with friends and family. The shop's Ishimatsu Manju won the honorary minister's prize at the 20th and 21st National Confectionary Expositions, respectively.
  • Izutama-jinja Shrine (Okusha)
    Travel / Tourism
    892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
    Izutama-jina Shrine's Okusha sanctuary is at 421 meters above sea level. A roughly one-kilometer foot path through dense woods with the feel of a mountain trail brings you to a flight of 1,368 stone steps that lead up to it. There's a terrific view from the grounds that takes in the town of Kotohira, Sanuki Fuji, and even the Seto Inland Sea. The sanctuary honors Izutamahiko-no-Mikoto, the founder of the Kotohira Honkyo. The shrine shop sells amulets and paper omikuji oracles thought to bring good luck.
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  • Chuhachi Ninomiya Flight Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Kagawa Pref. Nakatadogunmannouchou Oiage 358-1 (Michi-no-Eki Yume Momi Tree Park)
    "This museum is dedicated to the aviation pioneer Chuhachi Ninomiya. Fourteen years before the Wright brothers' successful manned, powered flight, he was the first in the world to come up with the principles of flight. The museum displays a replica of his ""crow-type model aircraft,"" his ""jewel beetle type flyer"" exhibited at the British Airways Expo, and a jewel beetle type flyer with an eight-meter wing span exhibited at the Tsukuba Science Expo. Their education corner lets you have fun while learning with quizzes, flight related games, and video of the Chuhachi Ninomiya Story."
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  • Shonai Peninsula
    Travel / Tourism
    Kasama-cho, Santoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture
    Mt. Shiude rises over the central Shonai Peninsula where Seisan (Western part of Kagawa) juts into the Seto Inland Sea. A well-known cherry blossom and azalea viewing area, you can get a panoramic view that includes the slopes blooming with flowers and the many islands of the Seto area from the summit of Mt. Shiude. The peninsula is associated with the Japanese folktale of Urashima Taro, and you can do a tour that takes in highlights tied to the legend.
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  • Takatoro Tall Lantern
    Travel / Tourism
    361 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
    At 27 meters high, Takatoro is Japan's tallest lantern. Completed in 1865, it's been designated a National Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property. The wooden lighthouse is built on a high stone platform and its interior is three-stories high. Graffiti from the Edo period still remains on the wall.
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  • Sayabashi Bridge
    Travel / Tourism
    Apomachi, Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture
    "Reportedly built in 1624, Sayabashi Bridge met with disaster on multiple occasions. The current structure was built in 1869 and moved to its present location in 1905. It's unusual in that it has a roof shaped like a sword's scabbard, or ""saya."""
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  • Kotohira Tourism Association, Kagawa Kompira Tourist Information Center
    Travel / Tourism
    811 Kotohiracho Nakatado-gun Kagawa Prefecture
    "This center provides information on the historic town of Kotohira and Konpira-san, its famous shrine. They have loads of pamphlets and will provide all you need to know for local sightseeing including details on special events, as well as information on exploring elsewhere in Kagawa Prefecture. They also rent out ""golden"" bicycles and walking sticks. You can try the popular gold leaf soft serve ice cream there, too."
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