Kagawa Prefecture Prefecture

The compact artistic sanctuary of the Seto Inland Sea, famous for Naoshima art installations and beloved Sanuki udon.

Latitude: 34.3401

Longitude: 134.0433

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Subheading: The compact artistic sanctuary of the Seto Inland Sea, famous for Naoshima art installations and beloved Sanuki udon.

Capital / Main Hub: 34.3401

Nearest Airport: TAK (Takamatsu)

Access from Tokyo: Sanyo Shinkansen to Okayama, then Marine Liner (3h 15m total)

Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Naoshima Art Island | Ritsurin Garden | Kotohira-gu Shrine

Signature Dish: Sanuki Udon & Olive Beef

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Attraction Names:

  • Naoshima
  • Teshima Island
  • Kotohira
  • Takamatsu
  • Shodoshima
  • Marugame

Did You Know?:

  • Japan's smallest prefecture by surface area, yet eats the most udon per capita
  • Gateway to Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima contemporary art islands
  • Ritsurin Garden took over a century to complete