Places to Go

1Ritsurin Garden

■ Japanese Garden, Japanese Tea Houses (Matcha), Breakfast and Lunch in the Garden, Boating, Museum

■ Travel from BSBS

2Inariyama & Mineyama

■ Hiking, Forest Bathing, Ancient Tombs, Shrines, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

3Takamatsu Town Walk

■ Shopping Arcades, Traditional Shops, Japanese Crafts and Sweets, Museums and Galleries, Restaurants

■ Travel from BSBS

4Walking around Ports

■ Takamatsu Port, Lighthouse, Fishing Port, Fish Market (required reservation), Castle, Museum, Old Warehouses, Viewpoints, Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

5Busshozan

■ Old Townscapes, Onsen, Temples and Shrines

■ Travel from BSBS

6Bonsai Villages

■ Bonsai Nursery Farms, Bonsai Auctions and Festivals (fixed dates), Bonsai Shrine, Temples

■ Travel from BSBS

7Yashima

■ Temple, Theme Park, Shrine, Ruin of Castle, Aquarium, Hiking, Cycling, Beaches, Viewpoints, Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

8 9Yakuri & Aji

■ Temple, Museums and Galleries, Workshops of Masons, Beaches, Hiking, Cycling, Fishing Port, Fishing, Seafood, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

10Megi Jima

■ Art Island, Fishing Village, Beaches, Cave, Hiking, Cycling, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

11Ogi Jima

■ Art Island, Fishing Village, Beaches, Cat Village, Hiking, Cycling, Lighthouse, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

12 13Nagao & Shido

■ Temples, Old Townscapes, Museum, Seafood

■ Travel from BSBS

14Goshikidai

■ Temples, Museum, Hiking, Forest Bathing, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

1Naoshima

■ Art Island, Museums and Galleries, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

2Teshima

■ Art Island, Museums and Galleries, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

3Shodoshima

■ Scenic Landscapes, Old Townscapes, Beaches, Farmers’ Kabuki, Temples, Olive Garden, Museums, Experiences, Viewpoints, Sunrise and Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

4Kotohira & Zentsuji

■ Shrine and Temples, Oldest Kabuki Theater, Old Townscapes, Hot Spring, Museum, Place for Shopping

■ Travel from BSBS

5Shionoe Onsen Go

■ Onsen, Mountains and Valley, Forest Bathing, Autumn Colors, Temples

■ Travel from BSBS

6Ohkuboji, Nagaoji & Shidoji

■ Temples, Old Townscapes, Museum, Autumn Colors, Seafood

■ Travel from BSBS

7Shirotori & Hiketa

■ Old Townscapes, Temples and Shrines, Traditional Crafts, Festivals, Experiences, Beaches, Hiking

■ Travel from BSBS

8Sakaide & Marugame

■ Bridge, Fishing Village, Town Walk, Hiking, Castle, Temples and Shrines, Japanese Garden, Museums, Islands and Village Walk, Viewpoints, Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

9Mitoyo

■ Islands and Fishing Villages, Beaches, Fishing, Seafood, Temples and Shrines, Viewpoints, Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

10Kanonnji

■ Temples, Fishing Village, Island Visit, Hiking, Cycling, Beaches, Viewpoints, Sunset

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11Naruto

■ Naruto Whirlpools, Bridges, Old Townscapes, Fishing Village, Temples, Museums, Seafood, Viewpoints

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12Tokushima

■ Awa Odori (Summer)

■ Travel from BSBS

13Iya

■ Mountains and Valley, Scenic Landscapes, Bridges, Hot Spring, Rafting

■ Travel from BSBS (Convenient to use tour bus to visit Iya)

14Kurashiki

■ Historic Town, Museums, Place for Shopping

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15Okayama

■ Japanese Garden, Castle, Shrines, Temples

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16Kojima

■ Jeans Street, Place for Shopping Jeans

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17Onomichi

■ Jeans Street, Place for Shopping Jeans

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1Iwaseo Hachimangu

■ Tutelary Shrine of Takamatsu

■ Pray for sound in both mind and health, safety of family, success in study, avoiding bad luck, and others

■ Travel from BSBS

2Yakuri Ji

■ 85th of the 88 Temples of Shikoku

■ Pray for success in business, study, marriage and others

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3Tamura Jinja

■ Shrine of Highest Rank in Kagawa

■ Pray for happiness of children, safe delivery, avoiding bad luck and others

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4Zentsu Ji

■ 75th of the 88 Temples of Shikoku, Birth Place of Kukai

■ Pray for happiness of children, safe delivery, better fortune, good luck and others

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5Kotohiragu

■ Shrine for God of Sea

■ Pray for success in business, good harvest, good catch of fish, safety of family

■ Travel from BSBS

6Shirotori Jinja

■ Shrine of Swan

■ Pray for better fortune, avoiding bad luck and others

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1Blue Sky Blue Sea

■ Sakura in the garden of the Host. Bloom one month earlier than the others.

■ End of February ~ Beginning of March

■ Bloom one month earlier than the other places

2Ritsurin Garden

■ Collaboration of pink/white of sakura and green of pine trees.

■ End of March ~ Beginning of April

■ Travel from BSBS

3Takamatsu Castle

■ Sakura in the garden of Takamatsu castle.

■ End of March~ Beginning of April

■ Travel from BSBS

4Megi Jima

■ Around 3,000 sakura trees with Seto Inland Sea.

■ End of March ~ Middle of April

■ Travel from BSBS

5Shiudeyama

■ Sakura and a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ End of March ~ Middle of April

■ Travel from BSBS

6Asahiyama Forest Park

■ Around 2,000 sakura trees along the path to and around top of the mountain.

■ End of March ~ Beginning of April

■ Travel from BSBS

7Kotohira

■ Sakura in the shrine, Kotohira-gu.Sakura festival on April 10.

■ End of February ~ Beginning of March

■ Travel from BSBS

8Marugame Castle

■ A wonderful view of sakura from the castle tower.

■ Beginning of April

■ Travel from BSBS

9Takinomiya Park

■ Sakura along the river. Birthplace of Sanuki Udon.

■ Beginning of April

■ Travel from BSBS

10Shionoe Onsen Go

■ Sakura and onsen in the mountain and valley.

■ Beginning of April ~ Middle of April

■ Travel from BSBS

11Kikaku Koen

■ Sakura along a dike leading to a shrine on a small island in a lake.

■ End of March ~ Middle of April

■ Travel from BSBS

12Himoriyama

■ Around 5,000 sakura trees on the mountain and a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ End of March ~ Middle of April

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1Megijima Island

■ Beautiful white sandy beach on an Art Island. Clear water. Quite during week days. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Restaurants nearby

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2Ogijima Island

■ Beautiful sandy beach on an Art Island. Clear water. Quite. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Restaurant nearby

■ Travel from BSBS

3Aji

■ Located at the tip of Cape Aji. Beautiful sandy beach. Clear water. Quite. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea. Onsen, Fishing Village nearby.

■ No shower and toilet. Restaurants nearby

■ Travel from BSBS

4Tsuda no Matsubara

■ Beautiful beach along the pine tree woods. Clear water. Blue Sky and Blue Sea, Beach and Green Trees.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Restaurants nearby

■ Travel from BSBS

5Shamijima Island

■ Beaches on an Art Island. Clear water. Wonderful view of Seto Ohashi Bridge from Nakanda beach. Historical monuments and museums located.

■ Shower, Toilet, Lunch pack required

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6Ohshima Island

■ Beaches (Tomari and Yagama) on a remote island. Quite and clear water. Panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach House, Restaurant nearby

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7Awashima Island

■ Beach (Nishihama) on a remote island. Quite and clear water. Sunset. Enjoy walking around the island.

■ Lunch pack recommended. Restaurants on the island

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8Chichibugahama Beach

■ Shallow and calm beach. Amazing spot to take photos with sunset and low tide ponds.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Restaurants nearby

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9Kashima Beach

■ Beach on Shodoshima Island. Clear water. Easy access from the port. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Restaurants nearby

■ Travel from BSBS

10Olive Beach

■ Beach on Shodoshima Island. Clear water. Calm sea. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Restaurants nearby

■ Travel from BSBS

11Health Beach

■ Beach on Shodoshima Island. Clear water. Calm sea. Wonderful view of Seto Inland Sea

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach Houses, Lunch pack recommended

■ Travel from BSBS

12Kobe Beach

■ Beach on Shodoshima Island. Clear water. Wide view of Seto Inland Sea.

■ Shower, Toilet, Beach House, Lunch pack recommended

■ Travel from BSBS

1Ritsurin Garden

■ Garden and Illumination

■ Middle of Nov. ~ Beginning of Dec.

■ Nov. 23 ~ Dec. 3, 2017 (illumination)

■ Travel from BSBS

2Kankakei

■ View from Ropeway

■ Middle of Nov. ~ End of Nov.

■ Travel from BSBS

3Ohkubo Ji

■ Temple in the Mountain

■ End of Oct. ~ Middle of Nov.

■ Travel from BSBS

4Kotohiragu

■ Shrine, Onsen and Autumn Colors

■ Beginning of Nov. ~ Beginning of Dec.

■ Travel from BSBS

5Shiramine Ji

■ Temple in the Mountain

■ Middle of Nov. ~ End of Nov.

■ Travel from BSBS

6Shionoe Onsen Go

■ Onsen in the Valley and Autumn Colors

■ End of Oct. ~ End of Nov.

■ Travel from BSBS

1Busshozan Onsen

■ Onsen, Old Townscapes, Temples and Shrines

■ Travel from BSBS

2Shionoe Onsen Go

■ Onsen in the Valley, Sakura in Spring, Autumn Color, Water Falls

■ Travel from BSBS

3Kotohira Onsen

■ Onsen, Shrine and Temples, View Points, Kabuki Theater, Old Townscapes, Museum, Place for Shopping

■ Travel from BSBS

4Aji Onsen

■ Onsen facing Seto Inland Sea, Temple, Museums and Galleries, Workshops of Masons, Beaches, Fishing Ports, Fishing and Seafood, Viewpoints

■ Travel from BSBS

5Shodoshima Onsen

■ Onsen, Scenic Landscapes, Old Townscapes, Beaches, Farmers’ Kabuki, Temples, Olive Garden, Museums, Experiences, Viewpoints, Sunrise and Sunset

■ Travel from BSBS

6Iya Onsen

■ Onsen in the Mountains and along the Valley, Scenic Landscapes, Bridges

■ Travel from BSBS

1Strawberry

■ Ichigo House Yabuki（いちごハウスやぶき）

■ Jan. ~ Early June

■ Travel from BSBS

2Strawberry

■ Sky Farm（スカイファーム）

■ Jan. ~ Middle of May

■ Travel from BSBS

3Strawberry

■ Shodoshima Furusato Mura（道の駅小豆島ふるさと村）

■ Middle of Dec. ~ End of May

■ Travel from BSBS

4Strawberry

■ Morino Ichigo（観光農園森のいちご）

■ End of Dec. ~ End of May

■ Travel from BSBS

5Strawberry

■ Takinomiya Ichigo Farm（道の駅滝宮いちご農園）

■ End of Dec. ~ May

■ Travel from BSBS

6Blueberry

■ Konishi Blueberry Farm（小西さん家のブルーベリー畑）

■ Mid. July ~ End of Sept.

■ Travel from BSBS

7Mikan (Orange) and Apple

■ Orange Park（オレンジパーク）

■ Mid. Aug. ~ Mid. Dec.(Apple) Mid. Oct. ~ Mid. Dec.(Mikan)

■ Travel from BSBS

8Mikan (Orange)

■ Yuhigaoka Mikan Farm（夕陽ヶ丘みかん園）

■ Mid. Oct. ~ Mid. Dec.

■ Travel from BSBS

9Grape

■ Fruit Park（フルーツパーク）

■ Mid. July ~ Beginning of Oct.

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10Peach, Grape Others

■ Okayama has many farms for fruit picking. They are not so far from BSBS.

■ Travel from BSBS

1Sanuki Kagari Temari

■ Making a Japanese Traditional Handball

■ Sanuki Kagari Temari Preservation Association. Need Reservation.

■ Travel from BSBS

2Wasanbon

■ Making Wasanbon, Sugar Confectionary, Using Wooden Molds.

■ Mamehana. Need Reservation.

■ Travel from BSBS

3Lacquer Art

■ Making a Lacquer Ware (Curving Lacquered Plate or Paint Chopsticks).

■ Sanuki Lacquer Art Museum. Need Reservation.

■ Travel from BSBS

4Japanese Traditional Lanter

■ Making a Ori Chochin (Oldest Style of Japanese Lantern).

■ Miyoshi Chochin. Need Reservation.

■ Travel from BSBS

5Japanese Armor

■ Try Japanese Armor or Ceremonial Robe of Court Lady during Heian Period.

■ The Kagawa Museum.

■ Travel from BSBS

6Bonsai Auction Market

■ Auction Market of Bonsai and Garden Plant.

■ Kinashi Garden Plant and Bonsai Center. Open on Selected Days.

■ Travel from BSBS

7Sanuki Udon School

■ SMaking Sanuki Udon Noodle by Yourself.

■ Nakano Udon School, Takamatsu Branch. Need Reservation.

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8Zazen

■ Attend a Zazen Meeting, Including Zazen, Breakfast of Okayu, Cleaning Main Temple as Training and Tea.

■ Jissouji Temple, Need Reservation.

■ Travel from BSBS

Day 1

■ Travel from the Apartment

Day 2

■ Travel from the Apartment

Day 3

■ Travel from the Apartment

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Day 5

■ Travel from the Apartment

Day 6

■ Travel from the Apartment

Day 7

■ Travel from the Apartment