On the first day, we will visit popular tourist spots that you should definitely visit when you come to Kagawa Prefecture. On the second day, we will eat udon noodles and climb to the top of the Great Seto Bridge, which is one of the largest bridges in the world that connects Honshu and Shikoku and is used for both road and railway transport. Not only will you be able to cross the bridge, but you can also see the beauty of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea from the highest point of the bridge, so please come and see it.
Kagawa Prefecture 1 night 2 day sample itinerary
First day
Second day
12:20 Special Place of Scenic Beauty Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Garden was first landscaped around the southern lake by Lord Ikoma Takatoshi, feudal lord of Sanuki Province in the early Edo period. It was then taken over by Matsudaira Yorishige, the first lord of Takamatsu Domain, and was renovated by successive lords over a period of over 100 years until it was completed nearly 300 years ago. With six ponds and 13 artificial hills against the backdrop of the lush greenery of Mt. Shiun, Ritsurin Garden is a stroll-style garden from the early Edo period, with excellent land divisions, stonework, and an abundance of elegant wood and stone. Blessed with the changing scenery of the seasons, the flowers that bloom here, along with 1,000 beautifully maintained pine trees, create a beauty that is said to change with every step. (Takes about 1 hour)
| Special Place of Scenic Beauty Ritsurin Garden | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 1-20-16 Ritsurin-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Tel | ： | 087-833-7411 |
| business hours | ： | 7:00-17:00 (may vary depending on the season) |
| holiday | ： | Open all year round |
| Fee | ： | Adults: 410 yen (330 yen) Children: 170 yen (140 yen) * (Group rates for 20 or more people) |
| access | ： | Approximately 7 minutes by car from JR Takamatsu Station 3 minutes walk from JR Ritsurin Park North Exit Station 10 minutes walk from Kotoden "Ritsurin Park Station" 1 minute walk from Ritsurin Park bus stop Approximately 30 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airport Approximately 20 minutes by car from Takamatsu Nishi IC Approximately 15 minutes by car from Takamatsu Chuo IC |
Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by train
14:45 Old Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaruza)
Built in 1835, this is the oldest surviving playhouse in Japan. Kabuki performances and other events were held in temporary playhouses three times a year during the "ichi-tachi" (market openings), but from the middle of the Edo period, as faith in Konpira grew nationwide and temple towns were established, a permanent playhouse became necessary. Many common people also requested the establishment of playhouses, and one was built as a permanent playhouse that also served as a place to open bids for lottery tickets (similar to today's lotteries).
The name "Kanamaruza" was given in 1900. It was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1970, and was relocated and restored to its current location over a period of four years, beginning in 1972. The "Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Theater" has been held here since 1985, and has become a seasonal event heralding the arrival of spring along the Shikoku roads. Restoration and earthquake-proofing work (Heisei's major renovation) was carried out in 2003, and traces discovered during the investigation were examined, and the "grape trellis" and "kakesuji" were restored to recreate an appearance that is more representative of the atmosphere of the Edo period. (Tour takes approximately 1 hour)
| Former Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaruza) | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 1241 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Tel | ： | 0877-73-3846 |
| business hours | ： | 9:00～17:00 |
| holiday | ： | Open all year round (except when there are performances) |
| Fee | ： | Adults: 500 yen, middle and high school students: 300 yen, children: 200 yen. Group discounts available. |
| access | ： | Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Kotoden Kotohira Station, approximately 20 minutes on foot from JR Kotohira Station, approximately 10 minutes by car from Zentsuji IC |
Approximately 30 minutes on foot
16:15 Kotohira Shrine
The long stone steps leading to the shrine are famous, with 785 steps to the main shrine and a total of 1,368 steps to the inner shrine. Along the stone steps from the shrine to the inner shrine, there are historic buildings such as the Daimon gate, the Shoin and Asahisha, both designated as important cultural properties by the national government, and the Treasure Museum, which displays first-class artworks and cultural properties.
On both sides of the approach to the shrine are souvenir shops and Sanuki udon shops. (Takes about 2 hours.)
| Kotohira Shrine | ||
|---|---|---|
| address | ： | 892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture |
| Tel | ： | 0877-75-2121（金刀比羅宮） |
| business hours | ： | Omote Shoin, Takahashi Yuichi Hall, and Treasure Museum: 8:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30) |
| holiday | ： | Open daily |
| Fee | ： | Admission is free |
| access | ： | 15 minutes on foot from Kotoden Kotohira Station, 20 minutes on foot from JR Kotohira Station, approx. 15 minutes by car from Zentsuji IC |
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