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Ritsurin Park
Ritsurin Park 1
Ritsurin Park 2
Ritsurin Park is the largest of the gardens designated as a special scenic spot by the country. It was built over a period of over 100 years by successive feudal lords of the Sanuki Takamatsu domain during the Edo period. Six ponds and 13 artificial mountains are skillfully arranged against the backdrop of Mt. Shiun with its deep green pine trees. In addition, the seasonal trees and flowers add color, and it has received high praise from overseas, including being listed as the highest rating of three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Yajima
Yashima 1
Yashima 2
This is a roof-shaped lava plateau known as the ancient battlefield of the Genpei War. From the top of the roof-shaped mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the beautiful archipelago combined with the calm Seto Sea during the day, and the beautiful cityscape of Takamatsu at night. You can enjoy the contrast between the sea and the Seto Inland Sea.
The area around Dannoura, where the Genpei War was fought about 800 years ago, includes the ``Fune-kakushi'' where the Heike clan hid their warships, and ``Prayer Rock'' where Nasu Yoichi prayed for the arrows of his fan to hit. There are many historical sites that tell stories of the battle. On the top of the mountain, there are Yashima Temple, the 84th temple of the Shikoku Sacred Site, and Shin Yashima Aquarium, a rare mountaintop aquarium in the world, and the driveway is also popular.
Kotohira Shrine/Kanamaruza
Konpira-san 1
Konpira-san 2
He is a sea god who has been popularly known as ``Sanuki no Konpira-san'' since ancient times. The approach is famous for its long stone steps, with 785 steps to the main shrine of Kotohira Shrine and 1368 steps in total to the inner shrine.The view of the Seto Inland Sea and the Sanuki Plains looking back from the main shrine is exceptional. Nearby is the oldest surviving playhouse in Japan, the former Konpira Grand Theater ``Kanamaruza''. The ``Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Theater'' is performed every April, and it has become a traditional event that heralds the arrival of spring on Shikokuji.

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