河豚愛旅行's Reviews

Zenigata Sunae "Kan'ei Tsuho" (Kotohiki Park)

Zenigata Sunae "Kan'ei Tsuho" is a giant sand drawing created on the white sand of Ariake Beach in Kotohiki Park, a scenic spot in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. Modeled after an Edo-period coin, the sand drawing measures Approx. 122 m east to west, Approx. 90 m north to south, and Approx. 345 m around, and is said to have been created overnight during the Edo period to welcome a feudal lord.

Kagawa
Parks & Gardens

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It’s about a 15-minute walk from JR Kan-onji Station. You can also take a bus, but service is infrequent. I recommend stopping by the century-old Hakueido Yanagimachi Main Store to buy some wagashi. The best place to view the Zenigata Sand Drawing is the mountaintop observation deck in Kotohiki Park. It’s also illuminated at night, so I’d like to come back for another chance to see the giant coin in a different way.
I also recommend visiting the World Coin Museum in Kotohiki Park, which displays banknotes and coins from many countries. The Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Museum is upstairs, making it a unique experience.

Yashima

Yashima is located in the northeastern part of Takamatsu City. It is designated as Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea) National Park, as well as National Historic Site and Natural Monument.

Takamatsu
Famous Places

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You can take a bus from Kotoden Yashima or JR Yashima Station to the top of Mount Yashima. If you’re in good shape, you can also hike up the trail near Yashima Station.
The summit of Yashima is a famous battlefield from the Genpei War, with the “Pond of Blood” being especially well known. If you come here, be sure to visit Yashima-ji Temple.
If you have time, I also highly recommend watching the sunset from the observation deck, but be sure to check the bus schedule. Currently, buses run at night only on Fridays, Saturdays, and the days before public holidays. We just missed it this time, so we’ll definitely include it in our itinerary next time.

Kotohiragu Shrine

The head shrine of Kotohira Shrine stands on Mt. Zozu. It is visited by about 4 million worshippers a year. The main deity, Oomononushinokami, has been known since before the Middle Ages as a guardian deity of maritime traffic and a deity that brings a bountiful harvest and prosperity of industry and culture.

Kagawa
Shrines & Temples

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Known as a power spot that “everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime,” it was something I definitely couldn’t miss! But the moment I saw flight after flight of stairs, I honestly wanted to turn back.
However, when I saw several people in suits and dress shoes, and even some in high heels, continuing to climb one step at a time, it suddenly didn’t seem so difficult, so I decided to keep pushing onward.
After quite a struggle, I finally reached the Main Shrine! After praying, I went to the observation deck next to it and took in the magnificent view. At that moment, all the breathless climbing felt worth it.
As for the Inner Shrine, I really couldn’t make it up there this time. I’ll have to leave that regret behind and try again if I get another chance.
I highly recommend the rice crackers sold at Honke Funafunedo along the approach, as well as the freshly baked rice crackers at Kinokuniya Honten.

Katsurahama Beach

Located at the tip of the Urado Peninsula in Kochi City, this scenic, crescent-shaped beach stretches between Cape Ryuzu and Cape Ryuo and is known for its pine grove, sandy shore, and ocean views. One of Kochi Prefecture's most famous tourist attractions, it is also popular for its large bronze statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, who played an active role in the closing years of the Edo period.

Kochi
Nature Spots

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A must-visit for fans of Ryoma Sakamoto. Katsurahama Park has a statue of Ryoma overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can walk to Cape Ryuo for views of the Pacific, visit Watatsumi Shrine and Hayataka Shrine, or sit at the Motohama Rest Area, gaze at the sea, and clear your mind. On your way back, stop by Katsurahama Umi no Terrace to buy souvenirs from around Kochi or dine at one of the nearby restaurants.

Katsurahama Aquarium

Located on the shores of the iconic Katsurahama Beach in Kochi Prefecture, this aquarium offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Popular among all age groups, it provides numerous interactive feeding experiences, allowing visitors to observe and learn about marine life up close, engaging all the senses.

Kochi
Zoos & Aquariums

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It's a relatively small aquarium with cute animals like sea turtles, seals, sea lions, and penguins. The best part is that you can feed the animals up close. The keepers and animals also work very well together. If you want to experience something different from a typical aquarium, I highly recommend stopping by and enjoying the unique appeal of getting up close with marine animals!

Megijima

Megijima is a remote island floating in the Seto Inland Sea, about 20 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. At the summit of Mt. Washigamine, which rises in the center of the island, a huge cave remains, and from the legend that demons once lived there, it is also called “Onigashima (Demon Island).”

Takamatsu
Famous Places

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Megijima is said to be the setting for Onigashima in the legend of Momotaro. You can take the “Onigashima Great Cave Bus” to the cave at the top of the mountain and search for traces of Momotaro and the demon generals. Before leaving, I also recommend buying a bag of Onigashima Great Cave rice crackers at the ticket counter as a special souvenir. The island also has quite a few works from the Setouchi Triennale, making it a great place to slow down and enjoy the scenery and artwork while taking a walk.

Takamatsu Symbol Tower

Standing 151.3 meters tall, the tower of Takamatsu Symbol Tower is the tallest building in Shikoku. Located just a 5-minute walk from the Takamatsu Port ferry terminal and 3 minutes from JR Takamatsu Station, it is ideally situated as a gateway for exploring Kagawa.

Takamatsu
Tourist Attractions

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There is a free observation deck on the 29th floor. I highly recommend visiting in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy the night view. There is currently also a restaurant open on the 29th floor, so remember to check the observation deck’s hours before you go to avoid missing the chance to enjoy the beautiful view.

Shishi no Reigan Observatory

An observation spot where you can enjoy sweeping views of downtown Takamatsu and the Seto Inland Sea, including Ogijima and Megijima islands. The observatory got its name from a large rock below it that looks like a lion roaring toward the sea. On clear days, you can take in a spectacular panoramic view with one of the widest vistas in Shikoku.

Takamatsu
Observatories

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Located on Mount Yashima, it offers views of the small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The scenery is very beautiful. You can buy a tile nearby and try kawara-nage (tile throwing). Throwing it through the ring is said to bring good luck and ward off bad luck.

Shikoku Mura Museum

An open-air museum featuring historic buildings relocated and restored mainly from Shikoku’s four prefectures. Spread across the expansive grounds of Shikoku Mura Museum at the foot of Mt. Yashima in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, are 33 structures dating from the Edo period to the Taisho period, including traditional homes, workshops, a rural kabuki theater, rice storehouses, and a soy sauce brewery. Visitors can explore the museum while getting a close-up look at the lifestyles, industries, and regional culture of the time.

Kagawa
Museums

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You can get there from the station by bus or on foot. The grounds are very large, and it takes about half a day to explore them properly. The village recreates and showcases the early lifestyles and industries of Shikoku’s four prefectures. The highlight is the reconstructed vine bridge from Iya, Tokushima, which is definitely worth walking across.