About CHUSAN
Kotohira-gu Shrine with its 785 stone steps, Marugame Castle whose original keep stands on Japan's tallest stone walls, and Zentsu-ji Temple, birthplace of Kukai. The tower overlooking the Great Seto Bridge and Sanuki Manno Park with its seasonal flowers are also in this area. It has the densest concentration of noodle-factory-style udon shops, and udon-making classes are popular. Served by both JR and Kotoden, it is an easy day trip from Takamatsu.
| Access | From Takamatsu, about 28 min by JR (Marugame, ¥630) / about 60 min by Kotoden (Kotohira, ¥730) / about 51 min by JR (Kotohira, ¥980) |
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| Suggested stay | 1 day |
| Getting around | JR, Kotoden, car (a car is handy for Manno Park) |
SpotsHighlights of CHUSAN
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temple_buddhistArt & HistoryKOTOHIRA-GU SHRINE
"Konpira-san": the main shrine sits atop 785 stone steps, with 1,368 steps to the inner shrine.
temple_buddhistArt & HistoryMARUGAME CASTLE
One of Japan's twelve original castle keeps, standing on the country's tallest stone walls with their elegant fan-shaped curve.
temple_buddhistArt & HistoryZENTSU-JI TEMPLE
Birthplace of Kobo Daishi (Kukai). Temple 75 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with a five-story pagoda rising over vast 45,000 sq m grounds.
photo_cameraScenerySETO OHASHI TOWER
A 360-degree view of the Great Seto Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea from a 108 m rotating observation cabin. The free memorial park spreads out at the foot of the bridge.
photo_cameraScenerySANUKI MANNO PARK
Shikoku's only national government park. Nemophila in spring, kochia and cosmos in autumn, and 650,000 lights in winter.
temple_buddhistArt & HistoryHIGASHIYAMA KAII SETOUCHI ART MUSEUM
A small museum by Yoshio Taniguchi overlooking the Great Seto Bridge, holding about 350 works centered on Kaii Higashiyama's prints.
Experiences
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hikingExperiencesMARUGAME UCHIWA MUSEUM
A museum of Marugame uchiwa fans, a nationally designated traditional craft. Choose your favorite washi paper and make your own fan.
hikingExperiencesKINRYO NO SATO SAKE MUSEUM
At the start of the Konpira approach, a museum in a restored sake brewery founded in 1789. See Edo-period brewing and enjoy a free tasting.
PlansPlans including CHUSAN
1 DayKOTOHIRA & MARUGAME
Climb the 785 steps first thing, then Zentsu-ji where Kukai was born and Marugame Castle with Japan's tallest stone walls. Finish at the Seto Ohashi Tower and the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum with views of sea and bridge.
3 Days / 2 NightsKAGAWA GOLDEN ROUTE 3 DAYS
Day 1: Takamatsu's famous garden and Yashima. Day 2: Konpira-san and Marugame Castle. Day 3: art on Naoshima. Three days covering Kagawa's classics without a car.