History / Culture / Tour Spots in Kagawa Area

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Tsuboi Sakae Museum of Literature

4.0

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Shozu-gun Shodoshima Cho Tanoura Ko 931

This literature museum introduces Tsuboi Sakae, a gifted woman novelist from Shodo Island. The museum, which is within the Twenty-Four Eyes Eiga Mura, a movie set of the village used for the movie, Twenty-Four Eyes, displays her original manuscripts, cherished objects, and other first edition works. The main corner exhibits the original manuscript of Twenty-Four Eyes, and the chronology of her works. There are many artifacts and works, such as her favorite fountain pen and a copy of the magazine ‘New Age’, which was the first to publish her story. Shodo Island is the home of three literary personages. The novelists, Tsuboi Sakae and Kuroshima Denji, and the poet, Tsuboi Shigeji. The life and works of each of these writers is introduced in a portion of the museum, each dedicated to them.

二十四の瞳映画村の中に「壷井栄文学館」があります。「二十四の瞳」ファンであるならば、興味深いスポットだと思います。私はそこまで興味がないので、さらっと過ぎてしまいました。まぁ、「二十四の瞳」ファンのためには素晴らしい展示資料がたくさんあります。せっかっくなので訪れてみても良いかもしれません。
Commerce and Industry Promotion Hall

4.5

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Ritsurin Cho 1-20-16 Ritsurin Park Nai

This culture center is located within the nationally designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Ritsurin Park. This center has been awarded the highest possible 3-star recognition in the French travel guidebook, the Michelin Green Guide, Since its establishment in 1899; this center has been promoting the culture, arts, and industries of Kagawa Prefecture. The interior of the structure was remodeled in 2015, while preserving the original historic architecture. It is a traditional Japanese style construction but is interesting in that western influences can already be seen in the applied techniques. The primary characteristic of this historic structure is the symmetry on both sides of the building. In the main section, the history of the park, the best spots to see, and related historical figures are introduced. From the veranda on the south side, one has a beautiful view of the arbore row of manicured hakomatsu pines at the foot of Mt. Shiun.

香川のお土産がたくさんあるので、お土産に悩んだ際にはこちらに来るといいと思います。また、栗林公園の中にあるので、アクセスもとてもいいです。
Kyuman Museum of Art

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。
Zentsuji City Art Museum

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。
Zentsuji City Local Folk Museum

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。
Onigashima Oni no Yakata

2.0

1 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Megichou 15-22

About a 20-minute ferry ride from Takamatsu Port, Megi Island (Megijima) is associated with Onigashima Island from Japan's Momotaro Legend. Oni-no-yakata is located right by Megi Port where the ferry leaves from. It has three zones including an eatery, a waiting room, and the Oni-no-Ma museum dedicated to Japan's mythical ogres, with exhibits showcasing legends from around the country, displays of ogre masks used in festivals, and more. They also have a reading corner with items like ogre picture books.

フェリーの待ち時間があったので覗いてみました。鬼にまつわる展示がありましたが、館内があまりに暗く、足元の段差につまづく程で、展示を見るというより、お化け屋敷のようでした。でも、待合所のようなスペースもあったので寒い時期に船を待つにはよい場所でした。
Hiraga Gennai Memorial Museum

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Pref. Sanukishi Shido 46-1

"A museum which memorializes Hiraga Gennai, a renaissance man who was prolific in such fields as natural history, engineering, painting, and literature. The museum's exhibits are designed around the theme of ""walking"" and are divided into four areas - Shido-Takamatsu, Nagasaki, Izu-Chichibu-Akita, and Edo. This popular museum also has an activity corner."
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.
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."
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.
Honenji Temple

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Busshouzanchou A 3215

This Buddhist temple has a five tiered pagoda whose construction was completed in 2011. The temple is located on the site of the temple that became the home of the great monk and priest Honen after he was exiled to Shikoku at the age of 75. The Sanbutsudo main hall enshrines a statue of the Buddha lying down and represents his entering Nirvana; the statue is surrounded by 52 additional almost life-sized statues of people and animals.
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."""
Asahisha Shrine

Travel / Tourism

892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture

Asahisha Shrine is on the grounds of Konpiragu Shrine along the approach. It's been designated a Nationally Important Cultural Property. Built in 1837, the main hall is about 18 meters high and made entirely of zelkova wood. It features a double story zelkova hip-and-gable roof structure with copper sheeting. The upper eaves are carved with cirrus clouds, and the spaces between pillars and doors have wonderfully detailed carvings of people, wildlife, and plants.
Ogijima Lighthouse Museum

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Ogicho 1062-3
IKUNAS g

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Takamatsushi Hanazonochou 2-1-8 Mori Building 2F

This general goods gallery shop is located in Hanazono Town, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture and focuses on Kagawa artwork and folkcrafts. You’ll find Kagawa products listed in the “IKUNAS” magazine for sale here, along with plenty of other items that combine tradition with a modern sensibility. There’s lacquer ware, Sanuki-type temari balls, decorative roof tiles, Hota woven fabric, and many other items that showcase the craftsmanship of their creators, making them a hit with tourists looking for souvenirs.
NAGARE STUDIO, Masayuki Nagare Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Takamatsu-shi Aji Cho 3183-1
Hosho In

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Shozu-gun Tonoshocho Kamisho 412
Hishio-no-sato Museum of Contemporary Art

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Shozu-gun Shodoshima Cho Umaki 36-2
Kagawa Tebukuro Museum

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Higashikagawa-shi Minato 1810-1
Kamada Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Sakaide-shi Honmachi 1-6-35

Kagawa

Takamatsu Kotohira / Kanonji Sakaide / Marugame Shodo Island Tosan

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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.