Jinne-in, The Temple of God’s Grace, is temple No. 68 on the Shikoku pilgrimage or Henro. Due to a peculiarity of history, it shares a compound with Temple 69, Kannon-ji at the foot of a hill called Mt. Kotohiki. What to see The main hall of Jinne-in is a modern structure built of concrete and…
Daiko-ji is temple No. 67 on the Shikoku pilgrimage, or Henro. The temple stands on a low ridge in open countryside on the outskirts of Kannonji. It venerates both Kūkai and Saichō, founder of the Tendai sect. What to see The temple is nestled in the trees and so the first thing you see is…
Zentsūji is a town with a strange mixture of Buddhist and military history. It’s the birthplace of Kūkai and Enchin.
A dramatic, flat-topped mountain island bordering Takamatsu on its east side, Yashima is named the “roof island”, after its characteristic shape.
This long, sandy beach on the Seto Inland Sea, is about an hour from central Takamatsu. It has full beach facilities. Various sea kayak tours are available.
Capital of Kagawa Prefecture, Takamatsu is best known for Ritsurin Garden, one of the most beautiful traditional gardens in Japan.
The second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, Shōdo Island is known for its olives.
An attractive outdoor museum of traditional buildings from around Shikoku.
Shikoku’s new aquarium showcasing the marine and river life of the island.
Evocative exhibits related to the Inland Sea and its maritime culture.