Kagawa Courses

Takase is one of the leading tea-producing areas in the Prefecture. There are tea plantations and orange groves on this trail. This charming trail will take you through places of lush beauty and history.

Spots to photograph Umenomiya-san information board

This walking trail goes through the mountain countryside. The sugarcane fields appear different in each season, giving the place an elegant charm.

Spots to photograph Waramaike signpost

This pilgrimage route will take you from the Okuboji Temple to the Okunoin Yodaji Temple from the 88 temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Sanpoji Temple has a rare large Bodaiju tree (Tilia miqueliana) in its premises.

Spots to photograph Mizushi Shrine signpost

You can enjoy taking a hike in the area around the ancient burial mounds. The view from Kaji Pond is beautiful, and you can see Miki Fuji (Mt. Haku), one of the Sanuki Fujis.

Spots to photograph Marui Kofun signpost

A course that touches upon the tip of Shonai Peninsula. The beauty of the Seto Inland Sea seen from near the Sanuki Misaki Lighthouse will surely remain in your memory forever.

Spots to photograph Sanuki Misaki Lighthouse (Let’s take a picture with the name board)

This is a course that traces the Pilgrimage road that still exists at the foot of Mt. Asan. It would be nice to take a bath in the hot springs in the middle.

Spots to photograph Mizoochi Waterfalls (Let’s take a picture with the name board)

A course that traces the old road that crossed Osaka, which used to connect Awa and Sanuki.

Spots to photograph Commentary board of “Minatomachi Hiketa”

A course that literally goes around a pond. The nature of the mountain village is alive. It has beautiful rows of maple trees at Fujio Shrine.

Spots to photograph Name board and guidepost for “Jinnaimai Pond’, name board of “Matsuo Pond”, name board of “Yamadaiji Pond”

Walking course on a hill with a good view. You can meet beautiful ponds here and there.

Spots to photograph Name board of “Ondani Pond”

This trail goes around Fuchuko Lake and other large and small reservoirs dotted about the region. The Kanagawa Maizo Bunkazai Center is also on this route.

Spots to photograph Information board in the Fuchu Rest Area

Hike around the foot of Otakamibo (commonly known as Takanbo-san), the designated nature conservation area of the Prefecture.

Spots to photograph Signpost in front of Koukiji

Hike on this trail and pay a visit to the old Hashikura Kaido. Even among the trails in Kanagawa Prefecture, this one goes through areas notably abundant in nature. If your journey goes well, you might even see Japanese squirrels!

Spots to photograph Signpost in front of Nikenchaya

You can enjoy going on a wonderful, scenic hike from Churenjimine to Inohana Toge on the old National Highway 32 via Wakasamine.

Spots to photograph Momiji Bashi （Enter the name of the bridge）

Shiudeyama is a famous cherry blossom spot.When you stand on the viewing platform on the mountain summit, the view leading up to the Seto Sea seems to be like a miniature garden.

Spots to photograph Signboard of “Niita Castle Ruins”

This course links together three sites on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Sanuki Kokubunji Temple (number 80), Shiromineji Temple (number 81), and Negoroji Temple (number 82).Each season here features something wonderful.

Spots to photograph Signboard of “Jyukyucho”

Known as the Manda Highlands, this walking course is a hilly area surrounded by spellbinding scenery.After a rainfall, you may also be able to witness a sea of clouds.

Spots to photograph Signboard of “Kyumanda Pass”

The uphill course, running along a ravine and beyond the sacred mountain peak, Nyotaisan, is full of variety. Okuboji Temple, of the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage temples to grant your wishes, welcomes you.

Spots to photograph Nyotaisan（with the signboard at the summit）

Your encounter with Manno Lake, Japan’s most famous lake, will certainly be an unforgettable experience.

Spots to photograph Manno Lake (with the signboard at the western bank of the lake)

This route brings you through the gentle hills at the foot of the Asan Mountains.

Spots to photograph Signboard of “Nakayama Rest Area”

This route covers a section of the pilgrimage route connecting Unpenji Temple and Daikoji Temple, the 66th and 67th temples respectively of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Beautiful azalea and wild sakura can be seen here.

Spots to photograph Signboard of “Isshosui”