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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。
Mannoike Forest Park

4.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Nakatadogunmannouchou Shichika Mita 4109-24

"This park is located on the southwestern shores of Lake Manno that has some connection with a famous Buddhist monk Kukai, an approximately 25-minute drive from the Zentsuji Interchange on the Takamatsu Expressway. In the large premises, there is a promenade and wild bird forest where you can be surrounded by nature, the family square with play equipment envisioning the dragon god legend of Lake Manno and grass open area, and it is loved as a balanced park with nature as a background and beautiful lake water. At ""Mori no Yakata"" located in the park, they sell ""Chunan Fukusumi"" charcoal made of high-quality natural wood from the Asan Mountains and woodwork. There is also a cafe area where you can relax slowly with spacious flooring using Hinoki cypress from Kagawa Prefecture."

高松市からは離れています。広々とした広場があり、アスレチックもあり、お花も咲いています。駐車場も広いです。ピクニックに最適です。
Honen-ike Dam (Stone Arch Dam)

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Onoharachoutanono 1050

This masonry arch dam on the upper reaches of the Kunita River has the feel of a medieval European castle. It's 145.5 meters long, 30.4 meters high, and retains a concrete encased reservoir. A historically valuable public works project for agriculture, it has been designated an Important Cultural Property.
Nakano Udon School Kotohirako

4.0

39 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagafido-gun, Kagawa prefecture Kotohira-machi 796

Nakano Udon School Kotohirako located at the approach to Kotohiragu which is known for its sea goddess is an interactive facility for preparing the authentic Sanuki udon noodles from scratch while getting instruction from a professional artisan. Freshly made udon noodles are finished as kamaage udon noodles and can be tasted on the spot. After the hands-on activity, you can receive a graduation certificate, a secret book of udon noodles, a rolling pin and a hanging scroll with an old map as a memento. In the souvenir section on the first floor, it sells an udon school set with which you can experience making udon noodles at home and specialty Shikoku products.

Since my mom couldnt walk, we were not looking forward to the visit to Kotohira-gu. And since Kotohira-gu was the only itinerary in the morning, we had thought that it would be a boring touring...
Ichinomiya Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Kanonji Toyohamacho Himehama 55-2

This large park is situated on a coast which has been known for the beauty of its white sands and green pines since ancient times. Park facilities include a beach house, grass lawn, outdoor stage, and campground; the park also holds a variety of events. In addition, play equipment/sculptures designed by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi dot the grounds, and people love the stylish atmosphere of the park. A bell tower modeled after a rocket ship taking off called the Ichinomiya Dream Tower stands on the park’s grass lawn, and it is said ringing the bell will bring you happiness.
Ogataya

3.5

47 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Nakatadogunmannouchou Yoshino 1271-1

This udon restaurant is located in Manno Town in Nakatado County, Kagawa Prefecture and is said to be the first restaurant to start serving “soy sauce udon.” When you order soy sauce udon, the first things brought to the table are a large radish and a surigane grating dish. You grate the radish yourself and use it to top the udon, then pour on the soy sauce. The plump, springy noodles, sweet soy sauce, and juicy radish combine to produce a refreshing taste.

元祖しょうゆうどんで有名なお店。村上春樹さんのエッセイにも登場したこちらのお店。自分で大根をおろしてうどんにかけるのが名物。私はその『しょうゆうどん』を注文。普段だったら何故自分で大根をおろさなければいけないのかとなるところですが、こちらのお店ではエンターテイメントとして楽しめてしまうのが不思議です。肝心の味の方もコシがしっかりあって、さっぱり味の美味しいうどんです。
Hotarumi Park

5.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Nakatado-gun Manno Cho Yoshino

This is a small park along the edges of the largest pond ever created as a reservoir for irrigation in Japan, the Manno Pond. Along the northern banks of the pond, visitors can enjoy watching fireflies, while strolling along the gentle walking ways. The park is designated as one of the top 50 new scenic spots in Kagawa prefecture. From springtime through summer, the park is seasonally dotted with peonies, irises, azaleas, and other blooming flowers. About 30 years ago, the fireflies had all but disappeared. However, through various creative means of building a water mill, and a stream, to which the insects naturally gravitate, the designers’ efforts paid off, and now this park shines as the hotaruno-sato, the home of the firefly. The best time to see the fireflies are from late May through early June. During this season in which there are various local summer events going on, tours are offered that make for wonderful outings.

昨年は蛍の台乱舞でした。もの凄い数の蛍が飛び交い息をのむ光景が広がっていました。まんのう池の畔に公園はあります。整備された駐車場がありますが、時期には車で溢れます。明るいうちからアクセスする方がいいです。駐車場には多数の自動販売機とトイレも完備されています。なお、蛍を見るために懐中電灯が厳禁です。蛍が逃げますし暫くの間光らなくなります。また、撮影にフラッシュも厳禁です。そんなことをしたら...
Somesho Yoshinoya

5.0

1 Reviews

Shopping

Kagawa Nakatado-gun Kotohiracho

This is a dye shop at the foot of Konpira Shrine. This historic shop has carried on the traditional Kagawa prefectural art of Sanuki nori-zome (dyeing with glue) for over 100 years. Amidst the current trend of digital print dyes, the Sanuki nori-zome still carefully and painstakingly dyes each fabric by hand using the rice starch. The brightly colored patterns are created by placing rice starch where the color should not adhere. This warm deep-nuanced dyes are used for many prominent occasions, such as for the flags of Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Daishibai theater, the costumes for the ceremonial shishimai lion dances and for the festive flags for fishing boat decking.

〝こんぴらさんのKONBAG〟歌舞伎幟を使用したデザインバッグのこと。四国こんぴら歌舞伎大芝居の幟の製作元が、手造りで作るすべて柄が違うバッグ。コンセプトは、伝統芸能と伝統工芸を身近に。すべて1点物で、さまざまな配色から自分好みのバッグを選ぶのも楽しいですよ！
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。
Konpira Udon noodle restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Prefecture Nakadatsu-gun Kotohira Town 810-3

Located on the approach avenue leading to Kotohira-gu Shrine, Konpira Udon is a long-established restaurant whose specialty is hand-made Sanuki Udon Noodles. What makes Sanuki Udon Noodles particularly enjoyable is the special way they are eaten, accompanied by specially-made soy sauce rather than dashi soup. A wide range of toppings and set meals are available. As a convenient place to enjoy the authentic taste of Sanuki Udon Noodles, Konpira Udon is very popular. The building in which the restaurant is located is over 100 years old and is a designated Cultural Property; diners can get a real sense of the past here.
Kishii Udon

4.0

8 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Zentsujishi Ikanochou 826-3

A restaurant famous for its delicious udon noodles and the fact it operates out of a plastic greenhouse. The restaurant's udon noodles with meat are well reviewed and many customers come back again and again to eat these tasty udon topped with a hearty serving of thinly sliced boneless beef rib. Other very popular menu selections include the kake udon noodles in broth, and broth covered bukkake udon noodles; and side dishes like croquettes and tempura.

今の時期は、大丈夫ですが夏場は、大変（暑くてユックリ食べれません）。肉うどんが美味しいくお勧めです。
Kodawari Hachiya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Zentsujishi Zentsujichou 1059-1 Onishi Building 1F

This popular udon shop's noodles are made with domestic wheat. They're on the thin side with a rich aroma and chewy texture. They offer an array of condiments and toppings you can add as you please. Their udon with soy sauce and soft cooked egg comes recommended. You can also buy noodles and broth to bring home with you.
Honba Kanakuma Mochi Fukuda

4.0

9 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Kanonjishi Nagareokachou 1436-2

Kanakuma was a place to rest on when travelling the Shikoku Pilgrimage and the road connecting Kannonji Temple, Takase, Takuma, Tadotsu, and Marugame. This restaurant has been operating here for three generations, and customers can enjoy handmade udon noodles, mochi rice cakes, and onigiri rice balls. The white miso zoni udon noodles, only served in the winter from November to March, are the restaurant's take on white miso zoni, a popular local dish in Shikoku. Be sure to try it if you come during this time.

ケンミンショーで紹介されてから、あん餅雑煮うどんがいつでも食べられるお店として一気に人気になったお店です。(香川県民の多くはお正月のお雑煮に、白味噌にあんこの入った餅をたべます) もちろん普通のうどんもありますが、一度行ってみるのもいいと思います。
Kinokuniya Main Shop

Travel / Tourism

Kodairacho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 983

This Japanese confectionary shop was established in 1882. The souvenir shop is located on the 52nd steps out of 1368 stone steps, approach to Kotohira Shrine, the shop sells Buden Shouten T-shirts; and Funebune Senbei crackers and Ishimatsu Manju buns, famous souvenirs to bring back and share with friends and family. The shop's Ishimatsu Manju won the honorary minister's prize at the 20th and 21st National Confectionary Expositions, respectively.
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.
Kagawa Prefectural Kotohira Park

Leisure / Hobbies

977-2 Kawanishi, Kotohira Town, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture

On the left-hand side of the approach to Kotohira Hongu Shrine, this park is home to Japan's oldest playhouse. The Mt. Kinzanji area features a lookout, a promenade, and a plaza, and visitors enjoy springtime cherry blossoms, early summer azaleas, and the colored leaves of fall. The mountain-top lookout has a good view that takes in the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the Seto-ohashi Bridge.
Nagata Udon

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Nakatadogunmannouchou Yoshino 1290-1

Nagata Udon has a 60-year history. Their simple kamaage udon noodles are so good you'll wish you could eat them every day. They're served hot or cold, as are their kamaage tarai udon noodles. They have hiyashi chilled udon noodles, too. For all of these, you can choose the portion size. They also have lots of other items besides udon, like chirashizushi, inari zushi, and oden hot pot. They sell half-dried udon noodles to take with you as a gift too.
Kaikosha Cafe

4.5

16 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kagawa Pref. Zentsujishi Bunkyouchou 2-1-1

The retro-modern Kaikosha Cafe with its Western-style architecture and bright, glass walled interior is adjacent to Former Zentsuji Kaikosha, an Important Cultural Property. It's a great place to unwind while you dine. They offer breakfast and lunch, light meals, and desserts. We recommend their sweet and simple home-made donuts prepared with a special variety of local barley daishi-moch-mugi barley.

雰囲気も良く静かでゆっくりできました。気色のよい庭を見ながら「焼きドーナツ」や「偕行社パフェ」を味わえます。ちなみに駐車場は市役所に駐車すれば無料です。駐車場の入口の係員に申告してください。
Hiraoka Meat Shop

4.5

7 Reviews

Shopping

Kodairacho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 220

People pour in for Hiraoka Meat Shop 's freshly fried meat croquettes. They're crispy, hot, and juicy, with a burst of soupy goodness in the middle. Other fine items you'd only get at a butcher shop like this include their Hiraoka Mama no Menchikatsu meat cakes made with Japanese pork and beef, nothing frozen or imported, as well as their Sanuki-no-honetsuki-dori (chicken-on-the-bone) roast chicken.

SNS等で必ず出てくるコロッケが有名な肉屋さん。参拝の帰りに立ち寄り購入、食べたいのをグッと堪え、駅コンビニでビールを買い特急電車内で食べた。サクサクの衣、ホクホクのジャガイモ、ジューシーなお肉、ビールとも相性が良く評判通り大変美味しゅうございました。

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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.