Shrines, museums, parks, and the spots in between, with the access details worked out.
Seventeenth-century castle with distinctive 20-meter stone walls, rebuilt in 1640 and completed in 1670, ranked among Japan's Top 100 Castles.
Marugame · KagawaThis Edo-era castle overlooked the Yoshino River with a central keep atop a 60-meter hill before Meiji-period demolition; the grounds reopened as a park in 1905.
TokushimaLocated in Tokushima Central Park on the former castle grounds, this shoin-zukuri style museum houses historical materials related to the Tokushima Domain and its ruling Hachisuka clan.
TokushimaA revered Kochi shrine with 10th-century origins, featuring a prefectural cultural property hall and an annual autumn festival.
Kami · KochiAn open-air film set on Shodoshima island that preserves the world of a beloved literary and cinematic masterpiece set in prewar Japan.
Shodoshima · KagawaCastle built in 1603 with one of Japan's twelve original tenshu structures still standing, exemplifying the flatland-mountain architectural style.
Matsuyama · EhimeMuseum dedicated to traditional Japanese papermaking featuring displays of techniques, history, and opportunities to create paper yourself.
Ino · KochiAmong Japan's three most beautiful gardens, Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden was created during the early Edo period and features scenic ponds, hills and traditional tea houses.
Takamatsu · KagawaFounded in 1999 at the base of Mount Bizan, this hall preserves the Awa Odori Festival with daily performances and a museum exploring the dance's history and cultural significance.
TokushimaBuilt by artist Rei Naito and architect Ryue Nishizawa, this water-droplet-shaped museum on Teshima Island contains a pillar-free interior space integrated with wind, light and sound.
Tonosho · KagawaKōchi Castle is unique in Japan for retaining all its original structures unchanged, including the original tenshu and palace, never requiring post-war reconstruction.
KochiA shrine devoted to the protection of sailors and sea transport, requiring a climb of 785 steps to the main shrine on Mount Zōzu.
Kotohira · KagawaA Shinto shrine in Matsuyama with roots in a visit by Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu to Dogo Onsen, enshrining multiple emperors as cultural treasures.
Matsuyama · EhimeA museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.
Kami · KochiMuseum in Kagawa dedicated to the Nihonga-style works of master painter Kaii Higashiyama, housed in an architect-designed gallery space.
Sakaide · KagawaThe Towel Museum showcases Imabari's dominance as Japan's premier towel producer through interactive displays of yarn spools, textiles, and art installations.
Imabari · EhimeAn underground museum on Naoshima designed by Tadao Ando, housing permanent works by Claude Monet, Walter de Maria, and James Turrell with sophisticated natural light integration.
Naoshima · KagawaA bustling Kochi market with 65 stalls featuring local specialties like seared bonito and country-style sushi for sampling at communal tables throughout the day and evening.
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