Visit “Kotohiragu Shrine,” affectionately known as “Sanuki no Konpira-san,” and experience making and eating Kagawa’s famous udon noodles. Also explore the Special Place of Scenic Beauty “Ritsurin Garden” and Yashima.

Kotohiragu Shrine → Nakano Udon School → Ritsurin Garden → Yashima → Takamatsu Station

Departure from Takamatsu Station (around 9:00 AM)

Transportation: 50 minutes by car

Kotohiragu Shrine (120 minutes)

A shrine dedicated to the sea god, long beloved as “Konpira-san,” famous for its long approach with 785 steps to the main shrine and 1,368 steps to the inner shrine. Souvenir shops and udon restaurants line both sides of the path, bustling with domestic and international tourists year-round.

Transportation: On foot

Nakano Udon School / Experience & Lunch (90 minutes)

Learn how to make authentic Sanuki udon and eat the udon you made on the spot. Please try the udon-making experience of kneading, stepping, cutting, and eating.

Transportation: 45 minutes by car

Ritsurin Garden (60 minutes)

A garden with nearly 400 years of history, skillfully arranged with six ponds and thirteen artificial hills across a vast 75-hectare site against the backdrop of Mt. Shiun. It’s said to have the charm of “one step, one view” where the scenery changes with every step. You can enjoy the changing landscapes while strolling through the garden.

Transportation: 25 minutes by car

Yashima (50 minutes)

Yashima, the battlefield of the Genpei War, is a lava plateau shaped like a roof. From the mountaintop, you can enjoy panoramic views of the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, Takamatsu city, and the Sanuki mountain range. There are also many attractive spots including castle ruins, an aquarium, and movie filming locations.

Transportation: 20 minutes by car

Arrival at Takamatsu Station (around 5:00 PM)