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Maeyama Henro Exchange Salon

4.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Sanuki-shi Maeyama 936 Maeyama Chiku-ku Revitalization Center

This rest area is situated along the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage between Nagaoji Temple, the route’s 87th temple; and Okuboji Temple, the 88th temple. The rest area serves as a place for pilgrims to exchange information as well as a gathering space for local residents. Inside, there’s a pilgrim museum where visitors can video Edo period travelogues and maps, votive tables left behind by past pilgrims who were offered food or accommodation, and old pilgrimage stamp books and handprints. In addition to pilgrims, the facility is used for group study events by local elementary and middle schools, and as a training space for lifelong learning groups.

さぬきしてに位置している、お遍路さんのために設けられた施設です。お遍路の復習をすることができました。
Kitano Udon

3.5

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Kanonji Ariakecho 3-36

"The museum, named after the world's largest coin-shaped sand painting ""Kan'ei Tsuho,"" exhibits approximately 2,000 coins from 125 countries, including coins from various countries and old coins, and provides visitors with an easy-to-understand illustrated explanation of the history and importance of money. For the same admission fee, visitors can also visit the ""Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Museum"" on the second floor."

大平正芳記念館とセット料金でしたが、見たのはこちらだけ。世界の貨幣の展示施設は全国にありますが、ここはな種類が豊富でじっくり見て回ると半日くらいはかかってしまいそうでした。コインに穴の空いているのは珍しいと聞いたことがあるので、それらの展示品には矢印やちょっとした説明文があるといいなと思いました。
Yotsuya Simon Doll Museum – Tan Ou Sou

4.5

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Sakaide-shi Honmachi 1-6-35

This doll museum is about an eight-minute walk from the Sakaide Station. The museum is operated and supported by the Kamada Soy Sauce Group, known for its dashi-shoyu. On display in this European style building, within the Kamada Shoyu main factory grounds are 23 differing fantastical ball-in-joint wooden dolls that the artist Simon Yotsuya created. In the Tan Ou Sou gallery, the building itself being a registered Tangible Cultural Property, one can find dolls tucked away in every possible location like the vault, the restroom, and the closets. The Ozawa Tsuyoshi Sanuki Museum of Soy Sauce Art, which displays brush paintings using soy sauce as a medium, and the Kamada Foundation Museum, which preserves and displays historical manuscripts and research works, both adjoin this museum. Many visitors tour all three museums together.

坂出にある鎌田醤油が運営する鎌田ミュージアムの一角にある人形館。建物自体が昭和初期に建てられた鎌田醤油の迎賓館だった淡翁荘。建物や内装、調度品も一見の価値ありです。館内には23体の人形が「住んで」いる。その多くがケースにも入らずに、間近に鑑賞でき、写真撮影も可能です。人形の表情はいきいきとしており、そのまま動き出して話し出すのではないかと、思わせるほどの出来栄え。襖の中や金庫の中、トイレの中にも...
Homotsukan

3.5

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture

Homotsukan was built in 1905 following the design of Masamichi Kuru, an engineer of the Ministry of Education. It is a dignified two-story building that blends Japanese and Western elements. Made of granite quarried in Kagawa Prefecture, its gabled roof has Aoki stone tiles, and the entrance features a copper roofed Chinese cusped gable. Precious items from Kotohira-gu Shrine are on display. Two particularly well-known pieces are an eleven-faced standing image of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and a collection of Portraits of Thirty-six Master Poets. The Kannon statue is an Important Cultural Property.

400段石段を登ったところにあります。友達が素晴らしかったというので、帰りに寄ろうと思っていたら、臨時休業中で見られず残念。入館料は800円。建物は1905年に建てられた石造の2階建てで国の登録有形文化財に指定されています。狩野探幽などが描いた三十六歌仙額、かつて旭社の本尊であった十一面観音立像などを見ることができるそうです。
Kotohira Municipal Historic Museum

4.0

11 Reviews

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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。
Kaiganji Temple

4.0

11 Reviews

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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...
Shiwaku Kinbansho

4.0

11 Reviews

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Kagawa Marugame-shi Honjimacho Tomari 81

The Shiwaku Islands, consisting of various small and large islands, were administered by 650 ship's officers under the red seal of Hideyoshi and Ieyasu until the Meiji period (1868-1912). The main building is open to the public as the Shiokaku Historical Museum, where visitors can view red seal certificates, fishing grounds permits, and items brought back from the U.S. by Shiokaku sailors.

瀬戸内国際芸術祭のときに作品の一部だと勘違いして入って行きました。入場料は瀬戸芸のフリーパスで割引してくれました。建物の中に入れるし、展示物も多くてよかったです。また、かなり綺麗にしてあります。毎日お手入れされているのがわかります。
Kozaiji Temple

4.0

10 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Kouzainishimachi 211

This ancient Buddhist temple was founded in the distant Nara period by the great priest Gyoki. After the temple was relocated to its current location and rebuilt by Kobo Daishi in the Heian period, it suffered numerous accidental fires, but even today large numbers of worshippers come here. The temple is the 19th temple on the Shikoku 20 Bekkaku Temple Pilgrimage, and the temple's statue of Vaisravana created in the Heian period has been designated an Important Cultural Property.

行基上人が奈良時代に開いたと言われている真言宗のお寺です。境内には弘法大師の旅姿、他にも石造が多くありました。
Utazu-Umihotaru Reconstructed Salt Field and Vat Shed

3.0

12 Reviews

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Kagawa Ayauta-gun Utazu Cho Hamaichibancho 4

This is a reconstruction of the kind of naturally-flooded saltpans developed in the early Edo period for making salt. It adjoins the Utazu-Umihotaru museum, which presents the history and culture of salt making in Utazu. Very few such working reconstructed saltpans exist in the country, and many area elementary and junior high schools make field trips to it. With a reservation made at least 10 days in advance, families and groups can also try making salt using the facility (note that salt making activities may be cancelled due to weather).

こちらの「うたづ海ホタル」というのは、道の駅宇多津臨海公園の中心的な施設です。と言っても、こちらの道の駅の売りは、目の前に広がる瀬戸内海の景色だと思います。海ホタルの横には復元された塩田があって、その塩田の水門などが見所になっていました。昔からの塩づくりの地域らしいと思ったのは、管内に並んでいたたくさんの種類の塩でした。
Hiraga Gennai Memorial Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

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Kagawa Sanuki-shi Shido 587-1

This memorial museum is dedicated to Hiraga Gennai – sometimes the inventor, sometimes the writer, and other times the potter, he was a dyed in the wool free spirt who was active in a broad array of fields. Inspired by Hiraga, who hiked across the country to engage in natural history research, the museum is designed around the theme of “walking.” Newly remodeled in 2009, the museum consists of two locations – a main building, and an annex whose grounds enclose Hiraga’s former residence as well as a medicinal herb garden. Here visitors can learn about Hiraga’s extensive achievements through videos and activities. Hiraga’s former residence is located around 500 meters west of the main building and has been designated a National Tangible Cultural Property.

琴電志度駅から徒歩3分。2階建ての建物の1階部分が展示室となっている。入館料は500円(平賀源内旧邸との共通券)。平賀源内は1728年に志度に生まれた。「エレキテルを発明した」と教わった記憶があるが、「壊れたエレキテルを修理し、改良品を作った」というのが正しいようである。源内は非常に多才な人で、様々な発明品の他、自身が書いた小説(戯作)や絵画も展示されていた。展示物は多いとは言えないが、ここを...
Shodoshima Ozaki Hosai Memorial Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

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Kagawa Shozu-gun Tonoshocho Ko 1082

This is a memorial museum, about five minutes by car from Tonosho Port. The museum displays many of the artifacts related to the Taisho period poet, Ozaki Hosai, from whom we have many free-verse haiku, penned during his itinerant life. This location is where he spent the last eight months of his life as the abbot of the Minan Goan, one of the Shodo Island sacred places. One can get a sense of his great achievements and worldview when visiting through the building, which is a replica of the Nangoan during his lifetime. Among the valuable donated artifacts on display are a few of his unpublished works donated by his teacher, Ogiwara Seisensui.

小豆島についてから記念館があることを知りました。土庄の迷路のまちのはずれにあります。尾崎放哉終焉の地ということで、感慨深かったです。今の記念館は、台風で元の建屋が全壊したあと、忠実に復原した建屋ということで、当時のものではないのですが、この建屋で放哉が暮らして、俳句に没頭していたという思いを馳せることができると思います。展示物が放哉自身のもの以上に、放哉関連のものがおおくて、そのあたりが整...
Kannoji Temple

3.5

9 Reviews

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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。
Sakaide Tourist Information Center

4.0

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Sakaide-shi Ogoshicho Kisawa Nishiyama 1733-18

This tourist information center is just near the ticket gate inside the Sakaide Station on the JR Yosan Line. In addition to introducing areas of interest, accommodations, and local souvenirs, they provide rent-a-cycles, often the best way to fully enjoy downtown Sakaide. Ideal for riding and strolling, these bicycles can be rented by the day for a reasonable price just by providing some checkout information. If arriving by car, the parking under the station is free for 30 minutes.

坂出に行ったときに寄った場所のひとつです。子供向けの遊具などがあって、家族連れにはよい施設だと思います。実際、何組かの家族が遊んでいた姿が印象的でした。
Sanshu Izutsuyashiki

3.5

8 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Higashikagawashi Hiketa 2163

Your home base for sight-seeing in Hikida town, this facility was created by renovating the manor of Izutsuya—a prosperous Edo period merchant who sold sake and soy sauce. The main building has classic tatami rooms and a garden you can visit. Enjoy the restaurant and specialty shops, or experience local traditions with wasanbon die-cutting, and making original gloves or other leather items.

地元のお客様が連れて行ってくれました。正直あまり期待はしていませんが、行ってびっくりですね。地元の歴史がよくわかりますし、醤油や手袋の生産など地元に大きく貢献した商家です。素晴らしいですね。
Kannonji City Chosa Kaikan

4.0

7 Reviews

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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。
Tadostu Municipal Museum

3.5

7 Reviews

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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。
George Nakashima Memorial Hall

4.0

6 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Murechouomachi 1132-1

"This memorial hall is dedicated to the Japanese American furniture designer George Nakashima. His works on display teach about his life and creative philosophy. When making furniture he thought it was important to ""always remember the long life of trees and find a way to make them come alive in their next form."" A visit will give you a real sense of his affection for trees and furniture."

ジョージナカシマさんについて初めて知りました。様々な経歴を重ね、苦労されて木に惹かれていく彼のお話を記念館のガイドさんからお聞きしました。感動的でした。木の優しさに改めて触れることができました。高価な家具ですが、納得の価格と思います。
Takamatsu Historical Museum

3.5

6 Reviews

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Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Showacho 1-2-20

This trademark plate-glassed building is an history library just a three-minute walk from the Showacho Station on the JR Kotoku Line. It opened in 1992 as a place where one can learn about the history of Takamatsu and familiarize oneself with their hometown. The permanent exhibit begins from the prehistoric period, to ancient times, moving to the modern and current eras by introducing unique historic topics. The 3D model of the pleasure boat used by Takamatsu Domain, Hiryumaru, replicated by studying kirie paper drawings, is practically the emblem of the museum. There are also many works of art and documents pertaining to the historic battle site, Yashima, where Genpei joined the famous Genpei War in the late Heian Period.

サンクリスタルの4階にある高松市の歴史資料館です。JR昭和町駅からは歩いてすぐの場所にあります。今回は、レンタルサイクルを使って、高松駅から自転車で来ました。図書館も併設されており複合的な施設の中にあります。資料館の中には、高松藩御座船、飛龍丸とても見ごたえがありました。また学芸員の解説ツアーもありました。
DUCE

3.5

6 Reviews

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Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Murecho Mure 1810

Just a 15-minute walk from the Kotoden Yakuri Station, this cafe is located inside the Yashima Tennis Club. One can enjoy handmade meals and sweets inside this sun warmed atmosphere arranged with natural wood furnishings. They serve natural yeast bread and handmade bagels during breakfast hours. Locals enjoy spending time in this calm leisurely atmosphere while savoring health-benefiting dishes like pasta with lots of fresh seasonal vegetables, or omelet with wild rice.

高松市の石に関する民俗に関する資料館です。館内はとても落ち着いていてゆっくり専門的に見ることができました。
Shiromineji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Sakaide-shi Omicho 2635

Approximately 20 minutes by car via Sakaide Kita Interchange, Takamatsu-danshi Interchange. This old temple sits on the hillside of Mt. Shiromine in Goshikidai—holy mount of Kagawa Prefecture. It is the 81st temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, and its primary image is Senju Kannon, with protector gods from Eto zodiac venerated in their own respective halls. It is adjacent to the only Imperial mausoleum in Shikoku—Mt. Shiromine—so the Shiromine Daigongen (Sagamibo), one of Japan’s 8 Tengus, is also adored here. On the main path, you can enjoy the grand views of Seto and the Chigo-no-taki Waterfall—the tallest in the prefecture. Most of the buildings are Important Cultural Properties, and with cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and colored leaves in fall, there is always something to see here.

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Kagawa Areas

Japan’s smallest prefecture, Kagawa, may take up just a small corner of Shikoku, but it has grown increasingly popular with the recognition of Naoshima, its "art island" in the Seto Inland Sea between Shikoku and Honshu. Just a stone’s throw from the islands, mainland Kagawa’s prefectural capital, Takamatsu, holds history in its castle ruins and its pride and joy, Ritsurin Garden, is known as one of the country’s best gardens.