香川県 · Shikoku Region
Kagawa Hidden Gems
Japan's smallest prefecture, and its udon capital — the gateway to the Inland Sea art islands.
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Climate & Best Season
Dry and mild with low rainfall, sheltered by mountains on both sides. Pleasant year-round; the art triennale falls in 2028-cycle years.
Famous For (Food)
- Sanuki udon
- Olive-fed beef and hamachi
- Honetsuki-dori
- Wasanbon sugar
Signature Sights
- Ritsurin Garden
- Kotohira-gu's 785 steps
- Naoshima & Teshima art islands
- Zentsuji temple
Kagawa· Shodoshima
Kankakei Gorge
Kankakei Gorge ranks among Japan's three most beautiful gorges, a dramatic volcanic landscape of towering rock formation…
GorgeRopewayAutumn Leaves+2
Updated Jul 2026
Kagawa· Shodoshima
Shodoshima Somen Noodle Village
Shodoshima Island has produced premium somen thin wheat noodles for over 400 years, with the island's unique climate cre…
NoodlesTraditional ProductionFactory Tour+2
Updated Jul 2026