Top 13 sightseeing spots in Kagawa according to TripAdvisor

Kagawa, also called the Udon prefecture, is a small prefecture on Shikoku island. Here are the top sightseeing spots when visiting Kagawa, according to TripAdvisor.
Kagawa is only about an hour’s flight from Tokyo, and is also accessible from Okayama by a 1 hour train ride, so it’s the perfect place for a overnight trip. You can try their famous Udon for yourself.

Chichu Art Museum

Naturally there are works of art displayed. But through calculated display methods and the natural light filtering in, the subterranean museum is a wonderfully unique space.

Art House Project

The community of Honmura retains its old fashioned townscape with its dense narrow alleys. Enjoy contemporary art in a setting that is completely different from an art museum.

Naoshima

A creative island of art within the serene natural landscape. It is a merging of the contemporary art and the unspoiled traditional Japanese townscape.

Benesse House Museum

While enjoying the beauty of the nature of the Seto Inland Sea, visit this new and sensational art space where you can appreciate the contemporary art work of various artists.

Naoshima Sento – I ♥ Yu

This “sento” or public bath was designed by Shinro Otake, an individualistic artist who specializes in collage. This practical facility infused in art is a relaxation spot for the citizens of the island.

ANDO MUSEUM

A century old wooden house given new life with the inclusion of a space made of concrete. Contrasting elements overlap one another as architecture with a strong sense of the creator Tasso Ando’s design and the exhibits provide something well worth seeing.

Kotohira-gu Shrine

A shrine that was popular among the commoners in the Edo Era who made the pilgrimage to the shrine to gain good fortune after showing penitence. There are many cultural properties along the 1368 stone steps.

Angel Road

Depending on factors such as the sunrise, sunset, and how much light there is, Angel Road changes its appearance. It is a form of art created by a beach that appears only during low tide.

Marugame Castle

A famous castle which has Japan’s tallest stone walls, the smallest keep and the deepest well. With a 400-year-old history, it is a symbol of Marugame City.

Ritsurin Park

A garden that is said to have a different view with each step. There is a splendid natural harmony between the 6 ponds, the beauty of the 13 artificial hills, the 300 year old pines, and the flowers throughout the four seasons, against the backdrop of Mount Shiun.

Teshima Art Museum

This art museum with a view of the beautiful rice paddies is a work of art itself. A pure white building created in the image of a water drops. This is a fascinating space which cannot be appreciated without taking the time to go there.

Kankakei

With a ropeway from where you can closely see strangely-shaped rocks and soaring cliff walls, the mountaintop observation point provides a superb view of the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains of Shikoku.

Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaru-za)

Built in 1835, the Konpira Grand Theater is also known as Kanamaru-za and it is Japan’s oldest surviving theater. It has been nationally designated as an Important Cultural Property for its valuable theater architecture of the end of the Edo Era. Even now, shows with popular kabuki actors are performed.

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