Festivals Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström Jun 2, 2025 With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub of..
Culture Benesse Art Site Naoshima 4 (1Review) A visit to Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture wouldn’t be complete without a day or two at Benesse Art Site Naoshima. This contemporary art and architecture..
7 Culture Kotohiragu Shrine in Kagawa Lily Kotohiragu Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is famous and people have visited for worship for a thousand years. Also known as “Konp..
Culture Highway To Heaven at Konpirasan Arlene Bastion Konpirasan, or the Kotohira Shrine is a steep climb that does take you to heaven, because of all the beauty you find, both along..
Culture A Half Day in Naoshima Cordelia Ding Are you short on time, but staying near Uno Port or Okayama, and you want to visit one of the art islands? Are you unsure of the..
Culture Sanuki Manno Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early Jun - Early Jul From early June through early July, visitors can stroll through Shikoku’s largest hydrangea display at Sanuki Manno Park, with..
Historical Zentsuji Temple Anna Sheffer Experience the birthplace of one of Japan's most renowned Buddhist monks.