Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
Kagawa Prefecture
Right outside the station is Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, showcasing the two- and three-dimensional work of its eponymous artist…
Must-see attractions in Shikoku
Ehime Prefecture
Within the Kamihaga-tei complex toward the northern end of Yōkaichi, the Japanese Wax Museum has excellent English explanations on the wax-making process…
Ehime Prefecture
At the northern end of the historic district, you'll see signs pointing to this temple up the hill. It's just a few minutes' walk up to the giant…
Tokushima & the Anan Coast
Adjacent to Tokushima Castle Museum is the beautiful Senshūkaku-teien, an intimate 16th-century garden featuring rock bridges and secluded ponds.
Ehime Prefecture
Shiroyama-kōen is the park surrounding Uwajima-jō; it's a pleasant place for a stroll, though get ready for some climbing and descending as it's steep in…
Ehime Prefecture
Designated a National Treasure, this shrine was modelled on Kyoto's Iwashimizu-Hachimangū and was built in 1667. It's located a short walk east of Dōgo…
Kagawa Prefecture
The first notable landmark on the long climb at Konpira-san is Ō-mon, a stone gateway that leads to Hōmotsu-kan.
Ehime Prefecture
On display here are various relics of the Yuzuki-jō, the former residence of the Kōno clan that oversaw Iyo province in feudal times.
Tokushima & the Anan Coast
Full of huge dinosaur skeletons and engaging natural-history exhibits, this prefectural museum will keep kids entertained for hours.
Kagawa Prefecture
Shoin is a designated National Treasure that dates from 1659. It has some interesting screen paintings and a small garden.
Kagawa Prefecture
Built in 1837, this large hall is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and is noted for its ornate wood-carving.
Kagawa Prefecture
At 27m, this is the highest wooden lantern in Japan, originally built to guide ships sailing on the Inland Sea.
Kagawa Prefecture
Ema-dō is filled with maritime offerings ranging from pictures of ships and models to modern ship engines.
Kagawa Prefecture
The short final ascent at Konpira-san, which is the most beautiful leg of the walk, brings you to Gohonsha.
Kagawa Prefecture
The North Gate to Ritsurin-kōen is nearest to the Ritsurinkōen-kitaguchi Station on the JR Kotoku line.
Kagawa Prefecture
The East Gate to Ritsurin-kōen is a beautiful place to start a walking course through the garden.
