Kotohira Day Trip: The Konpira Steps Without the Crowds
The historical notes in this article draw on Shinsen Meishō Chishi (新撰名勝地誌), a Meiji-era gazetteer of famous places edited by the novelist Tayama Katai (田山花袋).
Region
Kagawa
6 quiet, car-free day trips in Kagawa — no rental car needed.
At a glance
6 guides cover this region. The counts below are the number of guides carrying each tag; a guide can carry several tags, and not every guide is tagged on every line.
- Facts last checked
- 2026-09-04 to 2026-10-19
Marugame Castle Town: Japan's Tallest Stone Walls on a Quiet Day Trip
Naoshima: A Quiet Day on the Art Island of the Seto Inland Sea
This guide covers a day trip to Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture: the ferries from Uno Port and Takamatsu Port, the villages of Miyanoura and Honmura, the…
Shodoshima: A Quiet Day on the Olive Island
Shodoshima sits in the Seto Inland Sea within easy reach of Takamatsu, and it is an island that rewards a slow day rather than a hurried one.
Takamatsu: An Unrushed Castle-and-Garden Day by the Inland Sea
This guide covers Tamamo Park, the old castle site beside the station, and Ritsurin Garden, with the routes, times and prices you need.
Yashima from Takamatsu: A Quiet Day Trip to the Temple, Lookouts and Shikokumura
This guide covers how to reach Yashima from Takamatsu, the temple and lookout on the summit, the walking trails, Shikokumura and the practical details for a…