Model Itineraries in Kagawa

Centered on the Shido Fireworks Festival on August 23, 2026 (Sunday) at 8 p.m., this course invites you to explore Shido, the hometown of the renowned scholar Hiraga Gennai, throughout the day. At midday, visit the Hiraga Gennai Memorial Museum honoring this local great and pay your respects at Shidoji Temple, the 86th stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. In the afternoon, view the Seto Inland Sea from the observation tower of Ogushi Nature Park, and in the evening, stroll through Shido's shopping district. Move to the Shido Bay waterfront venue to enjoy dinner while securing your spot, then as darkness falls, watch the fireworks light the night sky above the sea. A full-day plan to indulge in history, natural beauty, and a beloved port town's fireworks spectacular.

A one-day course centered on the first day of the "Tsushima Shrine Summer Festival" (August 4-5, 2026), where a temporary bridge appears only twice a year to honor the "guardian deity of children." In the daytime, explore the hillside stone steps at Mitatsuji Temple, one of Shikoku's sacred sites, then view the cliff-top scenery at nearby Shusshakaji Temple, and finally encounter the pagoda-related temple buildings at Motoyamaji Temple. After a rest stop at a roadside station, evening brings you to Tsushima Shrine itself. Walking across the temporary bridge connecting to the small island in the sea for worship is a one-day-only special experience. Daytime offers sacred site pilgrimage, evening brings the warmth of prayer for children's growth—spend a truly Mitoyo day at Yui.

Centered on the Shodoshima Festival on August 15, 2026 (Saturday), this course takes you on a full-day exploration of Shodoshima in the Seto Inland Sea. In the morning, enjoy the breathtaking views of Sanka-kyō Gorge, one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges. In the afternoon, explore Nijushi no Hitomi Film Village with its charming Showa-era buildings and the Greek-style windmill at Shodoshima Olive Park. In the evening, walk across Angel Road—the magical sandy path that appears only at low tide. Then head to the Utsumi Comprehensive Sports Park venue to enjoy dinner while securing a spot. As night falls, watch approximately 1,500 fireworks burst across the sky over the sea. From gorge vistas to island time, this full-day plan lets you enjoy all of Shodoshima's charms.

A one-day course to enjoy Takamatsu City, known for its mirror-like stunning beach, with the Takatsu Minato Matsuri Fireworks Festival on August 8, 2026 (Saturday) at 8:30 PM as the centerpiece. Snap surreal photos at Chichiga Hama in the morning—sometimes called Japan's Uyuni Salt Lake—then head to the Shiundeyama observation deck to take in the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea in the afternoon. Visit the Awajima Marine Memorial Museum to learn about the history of the harbor town, then move to the venue around Tatamasu Harbor to secure your viewing spot while having dinner. When darkness falls, watch approximately 2,000 fireworks light up the harbor sky. Enjoy a stunning beach, the scenic seascape, and the harbor fireworks all in one perfect day plan.

A full-day course to enjoy Higashikagawa City, centered around the Hakutori Shrine (白鳥神社) Summer Festival fireworks display held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8 PM. In the morning, visit Hakutori Shrine, an ancient shrine of Sanuki, and take a walk through the nearby Hakutori Pine Grove with views of the Seto Inland Sea. In the afternoon, enjoy a historical walk through the Hiketa area with its preserved old town streets. In the evening, return to Hakutori Shrine to enjoy food stalls while waiting for the fireworks to begin. At 8 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks will light up the shrine grounds for 30 minutes. A unique summer day plan showcasing Higashikagawa's charm - ancient shrine visits, the Seto Inland Sea's pine groves, and historic town streets.

Centered on the JSDF Zentsuji Base Fireworks Festival on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) at 8:30 PM, this full-day course takes you through Zentsuji City, known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi Kukai. Start with a visit to Zentsuji Honzan, the 75th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, featuring an impressive five-story pagoda and thousand-year-old camphor tree. Next, explore the historic Meiji-era Western-style architecture of the former Zentsuji Kaiko-sha. Enjoy local delicacies and shopping at the station-front arcade. In the evening, secure your viewing spot near the base and enjoy takeout dinner while waiting for sunset. From 8:30 to 9 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks illuminate the sky above Zentsuji. Experience the rich cultural heritage and a memorable fireworks display, all in one perfect day in Zentsuji.

Taking the Anji Ship Festival, which starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as the main event, this is a 1-day course to fully enjoy the Anji Town area of Takamatsu City, attractive for its Anji Stone and seascape of the Seto Inland Sea, starting from around noon. At noon, head to Yashima, known as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War. Enjoy panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from the mountaintop and historical sightseeing at Yashima Temple. Then enjoy a stroll through the open-air museum of the Shikoku Village Museum, where old farmhouses relocated from various parts of Shikoku are gathered. In the afternoon, stop by the Takamatsu City Stone Folk Museum in Anji Town to experience the culture of high-quality granite "Anji Stone." In the evening, around Anji Port, purchase dinner and secure a spot while waiting for sunset. Starting at 8 p.m., the fireworks of the Anji Ship Festival light up the night sky over Anji Port. A summer 1-day plan unique to Anji Town where you can enjoy history, stone culture, and fireworks over the Seto Inland Sea.

This is a one-day course featuring Tresta Hakusan Leisure Pool in Miki Town, Kagawa Prefecture, operating from 10 AM to 4 PM from July 18 (Sat) to August 31 (Mon), 2026. In the morning, first visit the Michi-no-Eki Miki roadside station and enjoy leisurely shopping with the family while admiring local fresh vegetables and specialty products. Next, take a walk through Kamekatsu Park with its wisteria pergola and pond, and spend a peaceful moment healed by the green trees and bird songs. From around midday, it's time to enter Tresta Hakusan Leisure Pool. The two water slides measuring 72.7m and 50.9m in length excite both children and adults, and the 150-meter lazy river pool is fully satisfying even just floating along in an inner tube. A shallow children's pool is provided for small children, so the whole family can enjoy at their own pace. Admission is 1,800 yen for adults, 1,700 yen for high school students, 1,400 yen for elementary and junior high students, 800 yen for children 4 and up, and free for ages 3 and under. Until the closing time of 4 PM in the evening, it's a quintessential summer outing where you can fully enjoy water play. In the verdant Miki Town, you'll have a day to enjoy both nature and water play to the fullest.

A full-day course featuring the Shodoshima Family Pool, an outdoor leisure pool operated by Shodoshima Town from July 18 (Saturday) to August 23 (Sunday), 2026 (closed every Tuesday). In the morning, take a nostalgic Showa-era walk through the "Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village" where the film location sets remain, and also stop by the Shodoshima Daikannon overlooking the Seto Inland Sea to experience the relaxed, island atmosphere. From noon onward, arrive at the Shodoshima Family Pool at last. At this beachside location with a view of the sea, four types of water activities await—main pool, flowing water pool, children's pool with frog slide, and fountain pool—perfect for everyone from small children to adults to enjoy until evening. There's also a paid warm-water shower available, so you can stay comfortable even after play. Operating hours are 10:00-16:00, and the Healthy Time discount (15:00-16:00) offers reduced admission—an extra nice touch. This is a course where your whole family can savor a full summer's day while feeling the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea.

A full-day course centered on Leoma Water Land (レオマウォーターランド), an outdoor leisure pool within NEW Leoma World in Marugame City, operating daily (closed never) from June 26 to September 23, 2026. In the morning, enjoy rides in NEW Leoma World's amusement park area, then proceed to the Sanuki Flower Garden within the park to spend refreshing time surrounded by seasonal blooms. From noon onward, finally enter Leoma Water Land. Drift leisurely down Central Shikoku's longest lazy river—spanning about 260 meters—or tackle three water slides as the whole family immerses in water play through evening. A kids' pool caters to small children, so regardless of age, everyone can enjoy with confidence. A signature Kagawa-style summer outing combining amusement park and pool within the same grounds.

A full-day course featuring Nabeto Swimming Beach (名部戸海水浴場) in Mitoyo City, Kagawa, open from July 5 to August 31, 2026. In the morning, first climb to Shiundesan Observation Deck and start your day with stunning panoramic views of islands scattered across the Seto Inland Sea. Next, visit popular photo spot Bokokaehama (父母ヶ浜), renowned for mirror-like water surfaces and beautiful sunsets. Enjoy shoreline walks and memorable photos. For lunch, head to Nio Container Village just near Bokokaehama—choose from stylish restaurants housed in repurposed containers. After refueling, finally arrive at Nabeto Beach. Admission is free, with changing rooms, showers, restrooms, and parking available, so you'll feel worry-free and secure. Tents are welcome, so you can secure shaded areas and relax comfortably. Enjoy water play along the shoreline and sandcastle building until evening. Come experience Mitoyo's sea and Seto Inland scenic beauty.

A 1-day course featuring Chichiba Beach, which opens from July 25 (Saturday) to August 16 (Sunday), 2026, allowing you to enjoy all the charms of Mitoyo City. In the morning, first pray for safe travels at Kakujouin, a renowned temple in Nio Town, and relax in its serene grounds. Next, stop at Michi-no-Eki Fureai Park Mino, where you can grab lunch at the local vegetable market and playground with a large slide while restocking beach supplies. Then finally, head to Chichiba Beach in the afternoon. The shallow sandy beach with calm waves is nationally famous for its "mirror effect"—where water perfectly reflects the sky—making it a popular photo spot for families. Swimming hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and entry is free (warm showers only are paid). Please note that it's closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Free parking is available (partially paid during busy periods). After enjoying water play to your heart's content, wrap up Mitoyo's summer while admiring the Seto Inland Sea sunset. Bring your swimsuit and towel to Chichiba Beach.

A 1-day course in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, featuring Tsutajima Beach, which can be enjoyed from July 5 (Sunday) to August 30 (Sunday), 2026, with ferry service between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. In the morning, first stroll along Chichiba Beach, known for the sky reflecting in its shallow tidal flats, and savor the serene Seto Inland Sea shoreline. Next, venture to Mount Shiude on the Shoai Peninsula and enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea islands from the mountaintop observation deck. After returning to Nio Port for lunch, board the ferry to Tsutajima. This uninhabited island is just a 7-minute ferry ride from Nio Port and features pristine white sandy beach and crystal-clear waters—a hidden gem. The facilities include showers and toilets (fee-based) and pavilions (fee-based), making them adequate for family beach outings. There are no changing rooms, so it's recommended to wear your swimsuit beforehand. The final ferry departs at 4:45 p.m. Enjoy the sea and savor the quiet solitude of an uninhabited island until evening.

A 1-day course that features Tonosho Kashima Beach—opening from July 18 (Saturday) to August 30 (Sunday), 2026—as the main attraction, allowing you to fully enjoy Tonosho Town, the gateway to Shodoshima. In the morning, walk on the sand trail "Angel Road" that appears only at low tide, and experience crossing Dofutsu Strait, recognized by Guinness as the world's narrowest strait. At noon, fill up in the "Maze Town" of Tonosho Honcho with its winding alleyways, then in the afternoon enjoy the olive fields and Cycladic windmill at Shodoshima Olive Park. The highlight is Tonosho Kashima Beach in the afternoon. The calm waters protected by the small island of Kashima are safe for families. A beach house, changing rooms, and cold showers are available during summer (all fee-based). Spend the island time relaxing and fully enjoy the sea until evening. Bring your swimsuit and towel and head to summer Shodoshima.

A full-day course centered on Olive Beach in Shodoshima Town, which opens from July 5 (Sun) to August 30 (Sun) 2026, enjoying all the attractions of Shodoshima from morning. In the morning, enjoy photo walks around Shodoshima Olive Park, which spreads right next to Olive Beach, with olive groves and white windmills reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Next is the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village, where Showa-era schoolhouses that were the setting for the movie "Twenty-Four Eyes" are recreated. You can visit retro classrooms and coastal branch schools while having lunch in the village. The climax is Olive Beach in the afternoon. The calm Seto Inland Sea's shallow sandy beach, true to the olive island's character, offers free admission, and the beachhouse provides changing rooms, showers, light meals, and water activities for a fee. Public restrooms and free parking are also complete, so families with small children can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Take your swimsuit and towel and visit Shodoshima in summer.

A full-day course celebrating the sea and nature of eastern Kagawa Prefecture, centered around the Sanuki Tsuda Festival Fireworks Grand Event held on August 22, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, stroll through Tsuda Pine Forest (津田の松原), a nationally renowned scenic site praised in poems from the Man'yō Collection (万葉集), enjoying the white sand and green pines landscape and the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea. In the afternoon, leisurely explore local flavors and products at Michi-no-Eki Nagao (rest area). In the evening, cool off in the pine trees of Kotobayashi Park (県立琴林公園) while waiting for the show to begin. As dusk falls, approximately 600 fireworks are launched from directly in front of the pine forest and beach, spreading ribbons of light across the calm Seto Inland Sea. A uniquely Sanuki summer day plan combining the ancient pine forest of the Man'yō Collection with Seto Inland fireworks.

Centered on the Tadotsu Port Festival Fireworks Grand Show held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, this is a full-day course to enjoy the Tadotsu and Marugame areas completely from daytime. In the afternoon, enjoy lunch at the birthplace of authentic Sanuki udon, then visit Marugame Castle (丸亀城), a famous castle retaining the oldest architectural style in Japan. After gazing at the Seto Inland Sea from atop the stone walls, leisurely stroll through the historic streets of the port town of Tadotsu. In the evening, secure your spot and have dinner in the Tadotsu Port area, then spend the night surrounded by the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea viewing approximately 4,000 fireworks from the port. A definitive summer Kagawa plan to spend in a port town nurtured by history and the blessings of the sea.

Centered on the Kannonji Zenigata Festival Fireworks Grand Event held on Saturday, July 18, 2026, this is a full-day course allowing you to enjoy the charm of the Kannonji area from afternoon through evening. In the afternoon, view the Seto Inland Sea and the "Enma Daikoku" coin-shaped sand drawing from the elevated platform of Kotohiki Park, and stroll along Ariake Beach, which is also selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, feeling the sea breeze. After paying respects at the historic Kannonji and Jinkei-in temples, enjoy the bustle of the summer festival along the Senda River in the evening and grab a bite. As darkness falls, position yourself in the viewing area behind Kotohiki Kaiseiden at the mouth of the Senda River and look up at the moment approximately 3,000 fireworks bloom across the night sky of the Seto Inland Sea. The coin legend and seaside fireworks—a summer day plan uniquely Sanuki.

The Sakaide Ohashi Matsuri Marine Fireworks Festival takes place on August 11, 2026 (Tuesday, National Holiday). This full-day course lets you enjoy the Sakaide and Marugame areas throughout the day, with the fireworks festival as the highlight. In the afternoon, enjoy scenic views of the Seto Inland Sea at Seto Ohashi Memorial Park, then visit the historic Marugame Castle. In the evening, have dinner at a local sanuki udon restaurant in Sakaide to fuel up. As night falls, head to Sakaide Port Central Wharf to witness approximately 4,000 fireworks bursting into the night sky of the Seto Inland Sea up close. This summer day plan is filled with the unique sights of the port town of Sakaide with views of the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the spectacular power unique to marine fireworks.

Centered on the Sanuki Takamatsu Festival Fireworks Grand Display held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, this is a full-day course to enjoy the port town of Takamatsu in the Seto Inland Sea from afternoon through evening. In the afternoon, you'll experience the history of this water castle in Tamamo Park at the Takamatsu Castle Ruins overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and enjoy a Sanuki udon lunch in the Nishiki Town shopping area—Takamatsu's kitchen. Next, leisurely stroll through Ritsurin Park, one of Shikoku's largest daimyo gardens, and experience its refined atmosphere. In the evening, move to Sunport Takamatsu to secure a viewing spot and prepare dinner while enjoying the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea. As darkness falls, approximately 6,000 fireworks will light up the night sky and sea surface from Suijo Street. A definitive summer Takamatsu plan that allows you to greedily enjoy both a historic garden and port fireworks.

A one-day course centered on the Takimiya Nenbutsu Dance (held August 23, 2026), designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. In the daytime, touch ancient history at Kaitenyama Tumulus, one of Shikoku's finest keyhole tumuli, spend leisurely time in Takimiya Park known for cherry blossoms, and enjoy a hearty meal at a renowned local Sanuki udon restaurant. Also visit the grand camphor tree, a natural monument near Ayagawa Town Hatori, for a restful moment amid rural scenery. In the evening, after a walk through Takimiya's streets, witness the Nenbutsu Dance performed at Takimiya Shrine and Takimiya Tenmangū. The dancers' graceful movements to the sounds of drums and hand bells convey Kagawa's deeply rooted prayer culture. Spend a unique Ayagawa day touching both ancient history and nature in the daytime, then viewing traditional performing arts at night.

A one-day course centered on the first day of the "Sanuki Takamatsu Festival" (August 12-14, 2026), one of Shikoku's largest-scale events. Daytime takes you to Ritsurin Park, a nationally-designated special scenic spot, where you explore the circuit-style garden, then to Tamamo Park at the former castle site to learn about the history of the seawater castle floating in the Seto Inland Sea, and finally to Shikoku Village Museum to explore historic farmhouse clusters. After an early dinner at the Marugame-machi shopping arcade in the evening, the night brings the mass dance performance at Sanport Takamatsu. The sight of dancers moving in formation chanting "O-re, rya-re" is a powerful finale to summer in Takamatsu, a port town on the Seto Inland Sea. With gardens and history walks in the daytime and the vibrant energy of the mass dance at night, you experience the full appeal of Takamatsu in one memorable day.

An indulgent family-friendly itinerary that captures two spectacular landscapes in one day on Shodoshima Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea: a gorge and terraced rice fields. In the morning, ride the ropeway for an aerial walk through the Kankaakei Gorge with its towering rock formations. From the summit observation platform, take in sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and gorge beauty, then everyone tries the iconic roof tile toss. Next, at Monkey Country in the Choushigei area, observe wild macaques living in groups up close. At lunch, gather at a traditional wooden house cafeteria nestled at the foot of the terraced fields, where you'll savor piping hot rice balls made from freshly cooked local rice. The perfect finale: a leisurely stroll through Nakayama Senmaita, where approximately 800 rice paddies stack upon one another. Each "Wow!" from the children multiplies as you immerse yourselves in the island's natural beauty—a full day of wonder.

This is a sky-travel course from Kanonji City in Kagawa Prefecture to Unhenji Temple, which stands at the highest location of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Route. The star of this course is the Unhenji Ropeway, where a 101-passenger large gondola rapidly ascends approximately 2,600 meters in total length with a 660-meter elevation gain. The approximately 7-minute aerial walk with the Sanuki Plain and Seto Inland Sea spreading below is an irresistible experience for transportation enthusiasts. At the summit, experience the sensation of swinging out above the clouds on the popular "Sky Swing," start your morning with the specialty moti-filled zoni udon at a long-established mochi shop, and finish by searching for souvenirs at a seaside roadside station overlooking Hiuchinama Bay. A full day of excitement awaits as you ride, swing, and enjoy spectacular views on this wonderfully engaging course.