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Sunset at Chichibugahama, the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, autumn leaves at Kankakei. The views of Kagawa you will want to see.

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Takamatsu / TAKAMATSU

RITSURIN GARDEN

A Special Place of Scenic Beauty: a strolling garden with six ponds and thirteen hills against Mt. Shiun.

scheduleapprox. 90 mindirections_car10 min by car from Takamatsu Sta.Adults ¥410 / Children ¥170 / Preschoolers free
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Takamatsu / TAKAMATSU

YASHIMA

A lava plateau overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Take in the island-dotted view from Yashima-ru, a corridor-style facility opened in 2022.

scheduleapprox. 2 hoursdirections_car30 min from Takamatsu Sta.Yashima-ru: Free
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Seisan / MITOYO / NIO

CHICHIBUGAHAMA

When low tide meets dusk, the water turns into a mirror: Japan's answer to the Uyuni Salt Flats.

schedule1 hour around sunsetdirections_car70 min by car from TakamatsuFree (free parking, approx. 300 cars)
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Shodoshima / SHODOSHIMA

SHODOSHIMA OLIVE PARK

An olive grove on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Popular photos with the Greek windmill and a "magic broom."

scheduleapprox. 1 hourdirections_car20 min by car from Tonosho PortFree admission (hot spring and restaurant charged separately)
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Shodoshima / SHODOSHIMA

ANGEL ROAD

A 200 m sandbar that appears only at low tide, twice a day. Cross it hand in hand with someone special and your wish will come true.

scheduleapprox. 40 mindirections_car5 min by car from Tonosho PortFree
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Shodoshima / SHODOSHIMA

KANKAKEI ROPEWAY

One of Japan's three most beautiful gorges. Glide by gondola over strange rock formations and autumn leaves, then take in the Seto Inland Sea from the summit.

scheduleapprox. 2 hoursdirections_car40 min by car from Tonosho PortRound trip: Adults ¥2,340 / Children ¥1,170
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Seisan / KANONJI

TAKAYA SHRINE

From the main shrine at 404 m, look out through the torii gate over Kanonji and the Seto Inland Sea. A view made famous on social media.

scheduleapprox. 1 hour (main shrine only)directions_car15 min by car from JR Kanonji Sta.Free admission. Shuttle bus: Adults ¥1,500 / Elementary students ¥700
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Seisan / MITOYO

MT. SHIUDE

The highest peak of the Shonai Peninsula at 352 m. Famed for cherry blossoms and hydrangeas, with a 360-degree view of the Seto islands from the summit.

scheduleapprox. 1.5 hoursdirections_car90 min by car from TakamatsuFree (during cherry blossom season, parking is by paid reservation)
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Seisan / KANONJI

ZENIGATA SAND ART

A giant sand painting 122 m east-west and 90 m north-south. Legend says those who see it will be blessed with wealth.

scheduleapprox. 30 mindirections_car10 min by car from JR Kanonji Sta.Free
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Setouchi / MEGIJIMA

ONIGASHIMA CAVE

The lair of the ogres from the Momotaro legend: a 400 m cave and Seto Inland Sea views from the observation deck.

scheduleapprox. 2 hoursdirections_car20 min by ferry from Takamatsu PortCave ¥600. Bus from the port: round trip Adults ¥800 / Children ¥400
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Setouchi / OGIJIMA

OGIJIMA ISLAND

Stone-paved lanes and mural art dot a hillside village. A granite lighthouse built in 1895 is still in service.

scheduleapprox. 3 hoursdirections_car40 min by ferry from Takamatsu PortFree
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Chusan / SAKAIDE

SETO OHASHI TOWER

A 360-degree view of the Great Seto Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea from a 108 m rotating observation cabin. The free memorial park spreads out at the foot of the bridge.

scheduleapprox. 1 hourdirections_car40 min by car from TakamatsuAdults (high school and up) ¥800 / Children (age 3 to junior high) ¥500. Memorial park free
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Chusan / MANNOU

SANUKI MANNO PARK

Shikoku's only national government park. Nemophila in spring, kochia and cosmos in autumn, and 650,000 lights in winter.

scheduleapprox. 2-3 hoursdirections_car60 min by car from TakamatsuAdults (15+) ¥450 / 65+ ¥210 / Jr high & under free. Parking ¥320 (check)
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Higashi-Sanuki / SANUKI

TSUDA PINE GROVE

A kilometer of black pines over 600 years old along white sand: one of Japan's 100 finest beaches. In summer, the prefecture's largest swimming beach.

scheduleapprox. 40 mindirections_car35 min by JR from TakamatsuFree
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Seisan / AWASHIMA

AWASHIMA ISLAND

15 min by boat from Suda Port. Japan's oldest seamen's school preserved as a maritime museum, the "Missing Post Office" that accepts letters with no address, and sea fireflies in early summer.

scheduleapprox. 3 hoursdirections_carApprox. 1.5 hours from Takamatsu by car + boatMaritime museum admission: check locally. Missing Post Office free
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