Ritsurin Garden is widely regarded as one of Japan's most beautiful landscape gardens. Designed over a century around six ponds and thirteen scenic hills, with the wooded slopes of Mt. Shiun as a borrowed backdrop, its winding paths reveal a new postcard-perfect view at every turn. Stroll among teahouses, arched bridges, and pine groves shaped by generations of gardeners.

Takamatsu Castle, also called Tamamo Castle, is one of Japan's rare seaside castles, with moats that were once filled with seawater drawn directly from the Seto Inland Sea. Today the grounds form Tamamo Park, where surviving turrets, stone walls, and gates sit among pine trees and a tranquil strolling garden overlooking the harbor.

Yashima is a flat-topped, mesa-like plateau rising above the coastline east of Takamatsu, offering sweeping panoramic views over the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea. Atop the plateau stands Yashima-ji, the 84th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, and the site is steeped in history as a battlefield of the 12th-century Genpei War.

Located atop the historic Yashima Plateau, Yashima Temple is Temple No. 84 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The temple offers a spiritual atmosphere alongside spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding islands.

The 82nd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Negoro-ji is nestled in the wooded hills west of Takamatsu. Famous for its beautiful maple trees, peaceful atmosphere, and the legendary Ushi-oni demon tale, it is one of Kagawa’s most picturesque pilgrimage temples.

A stylish waterfront district transformed from old warehouse buildings into a collection of cafés, boutiques, galleries, and creative spaces. Its relaxed atmosphere and harbor views make it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

The former studio and garden of world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The museum displays his unfinished works, tools, and creative environment, offering a unique glimpse into the artist’s life and artistic vision.

Shikoku Mura is an open-air museum at the foot of Yashima that gathers historic buildings relocated from across the Shikoku region. Wander among thatched farmhouses, a vine suspension bridge, a sugar-press hut, and a rustic Kabuki stage, all set within a beautifully landscaped hillside.

Temple No. 83 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Ichinomiya Temple has long been associated with prayers for protection and good fortune. Its tranquil grounds and historic structures provide a serene setting for pilgrims and visitors.