2025 Utazu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Shikoku Aquarium is not merely a place to showcase fish; it serves as a transparent window into the depths of the Seto Inland Sea. The water scenery here is not simply an artificial assembly but incorporates the natural flow of the sea, interplay of light and shadow, and the breathing rhythm of space. Visitors feel as though they are not separated by glass but are truly immersed beneath the waves. The most captivating feature is the large tank simulating a sunset seascape, where light gently cascades, tinting the silhouettes of the fish in a warm amber hue, making one feel as if they are floating on the sea at dusk. What sets Shikoku Aquarium apart is its integration of "time" into its exhibits. At different times of the day, the interplay of light and water creates entirely distinct atmospheres—morning's clarity, midday's brilliance, evening's warmth, and even the tranquil blue tones of night. This thoughtful design conveys that the ocean is not a static specimen but a living entity breathing in harmony with the earth and sky. Upon leaving the aquarium, one feels as though their heart has been touched by the tides, carrying a deeper sense of tranquility and reverence.

#SeasonalPlacesInJapan 🐟 SHIKOKU AQUARIUM 📍Location: 4 Hamaichiban-cho, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 🎫 Admission Fee: 2,400 yen for adults 📖 About Shikoku Aquarium Shikoku Aquarium is an aquarium that has an attractive exhibit with the theme of "Shikoku Waterscape". The aquarium is divided into three zones: "Seto Inland Sea Area", "Pacific Ocean Area", and "Clear Stream/Lakeside Area". You can enjoy different atmospheres depending on the time of day and season you visit. 🪸 Sights & Photo Spots 🔹 "Whirlpool Scenery" This area recreates the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait, and when you stand in front of the aquarium, the ocean whirlpools spread out before your eyes! It's also a great photo spot, and the word "breathtaking view" is a fitting word for this place✨ 🔹 "Watatsumi no Scenic View" A huge aquarium measuring 11m wide and 5.5m high, recreating the flow of the Kuroshio Current off the southern coast of Shikoku. With about 20 types of migratory fish swimming in it, this is one of the largest exhibition tanks in Shikoku, and you can feel as if you're in the ocean. 🔹 "Kannazuki no Scenic View" From a large circular window measuring 4m in diameter, you can look up at the hammerhead sharks swimming leisurely above your head. It's a strange feeling, as if you're looking up at the bottom of the ocean! 🔹 "Ryugu no Scenic View" The "Ryugu Legend" is passed down in Kagawa Prefecture, where Shikoku Aquarium is located. This exhibition area is based on that legend, and is a fantastic space that combines Buddhist paintings and light art. This is the only exhibition in the aquarium that does not use an aquarium. 🔹 Dolphin Show The only place in Shikoku where you can enjoy a full-scale dolphin show! You can enjoy the dolphins' performance with the Seto Inland Sea as a backdrop. The show at dusk is especially impressive, as it is combined with a spectacular view! 🎯 Checkpoints ✅ Animal feeding & show times (morning session) 🐧 Penguin feeding: 10:30 🐬 Dolphin show: 11:00 🦦 Otter feeding: 11:15 ✅ Recommended entry times ⏰ 9:30-10:00 The aquarium opens at 9:00, but if you want to enjoy the aquarium thoroughly, we recommend entering first thing in the morning! The photo spots are also empty, so the best time to take photos is in the morning📸✨ Shikoku Aquarium is an aquarium that you should visit at least once in your life, with beautiful exhibits and a fantastic space! 🐠💙

I went to the Shikoku Aquarium, which I've always wanted to see 🦭🫧 The most popular attraction is the "Whirlpool Scenery" in the first photo 🫧 The tank recreates a whirlpool, and the light shining in from above swaying back and forth was a moving sight ☺️☺️☺️☀️ It's an aquarium, but the exhibits are like a museum, and there are photogenic spaces everywhere 🔖 The aquarium is just the right size, so you can go around in about an hour and a half 🦭 There was also a dolphin show! If you go to Kagawa, please be sure to visit 😌‥………………………………………………………………………… 🔖Kagawa Aquarium Address: Utazu Marine Park, Hamaichiban-cho 4, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (last entry 30 minutes before closing. Please inquire during Golden Week and summer holidays) Access: Public transport: 12 minute walk from north exit of JR Utazu Station Car: 5km 10 minutes via Prefectural Route 194 from Sakaide IC on the Takamatsu Expressway Cost: Adults (high school students, 16 years old and over) 2200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 1200 yen, infants (3 years old and over) 600 yen, free for children under 3 ‥………………………………………………………………………………… #Winter trip #Kagawa #Kagawa tourism #Shikoku aquarium #Kagawa trip #Domestic travel record

Shikoku Aquarium is located in Utazu Town, Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, facing the Seto Inland Sea. It is also the largest aquarium in Shikoku. The theme of the aquarium is "Shikoku Waterscape". It incorporates the marine beauty and ecology of various parts of Shikoku. It displays about 400 species of creatures living in the waters near Shikoku. You can see the species living in the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean through the tank. Shikoku Aquarium is different from previous aquariums, whether in terms of overall design or the interactive experience and introduction in the aquarium. The design alone makes people feel very artistic! My favorite "Uzushio View" is themed on the whirlpools on the Naruto Strait off the coast of Tokushima. It's so beautiful to check in and take photos~ Don't miss this aquarium when you come to Shikoku 🐟 Shikoku Aquarium Address: 4 Hama Ichibancho, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture #GlobalTravel

#KagawaSightseeing #CoupleTrip #Japan #WesternJapan #SummerShortTrip #Kagawa #ShikokuTrip #ShikokuAquarium Shikoku Aquarium, located about 40 minutes from Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture, is a relatively new aquarium and has become a popular tourist spot for young people🐟💙 The arch-shaped aquarium near the entrance is particularly popular for its beautiful images, and has been posted about a lot on Instagram! If you go in the evening or near closing time, there will be fewer people and you can take as many photos as you like, so I recommend it📸 It's not that big, but the facilities are clean and you can enjoy it at your leisure🐬✨

Opened in April 2020. It's a two-story building. Before this aquarium was built, it was featured on Nippon Television's "I Love Everyone's Zoo" 😳 So I was looking forward to it opening~❤️ It's a little interesting tank that depicts the whirlpools and the Naruto Strait, so you can look at the whirlpools from below. A great spot for Instagram 💡 It's stuck in my butt. Lol ✈︎ーーーーーーーーーーーーーー✈︎ We're a couple living in Kansai who love to travel 👫💕 We're looking for spots to introduce on Tabitoko! Tag it with #Tabitoko! We'll share it!! If you have any recommended places, please let me know in the comments 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #CouplesTrip #KagawaTrip #Trip #AnniversaryTrip #CouplesTrip #DateSpot #Date #KagawaPrefecture #RecommendedForRainyDays #QuintessaCampaign

Access: 10 to 15 minutes from Sakaide I.C. Tourist spot: Shikoku Aquarium If you go to Kagawa Prefecture, you should definitely go! Shikoku Aquarium! The dolphin show was super fun. #Couple trip #Dolphin show #Shikoku Aquarium #Instagrammable #Kagawa

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Shikoku Aquarium, located in Utazu Town, Kagawa Prefecture, is a new aquarium that opened in 2020. Its captivating exhibits are themed around the oceans of Shikoku. 🐠✨ The interior is very stylish, with beautiful recreations of the marine ecosystems of each region, including the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. My visit was on a weekday, so I was able to leisurely explore the aquarium. The "Kannazuki no Umi" zone was particularly impressive. The fantastical lighting and dancing jellyfish made me feel like I was in a dream. 🌌 The dolphin pool also had a sense of openness, and the design, which made the sea and sky appear to connect, was truly beautiful. 🐬 It's romantic to relax as a couple while watching the marine life, or I recommend a solo trip to quietly immerse yourself in the underwater world. If you're looking for healing and inspiration on your trip to Kagawa, Shikoku Aquarium is a must-visit! 🚃Access Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Utazu Station Approximately 30 minutes by train from Takamatsu Station Domestic Travel #CouplesTrip #SoloTravel #KagawaTrip #ShikokuAquarium #SeaRelaxation #Dolphins #Jellyfish #SetoInlandSea

[78th Temple: Goshoji Temple | Utazu Town, Kagawa Prefecture] "The only temple in the Shikoku Pilgrimage to devote its principal deity to Amida Buddha"] — Goshoji Temple is the 78th temple of the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage. Many Edo-period buildings remain, creating a sense of history and tranquility. 🙏 The principal deity of the main hall is none other than Amida Buddha. ✨ This is the only temple among the 88 temples that enshrines Amida Buddha! ‼️ It's a rare sight. 📍[Location] ・1435 Utazu Town, Ayauta District, Kagawa Prefecture ・Approximately a 15-minute walk from JR Utazu Station ・Free parking available 🕰[Visiting Hours] ・Open access to the temple grounds (sutra offerings are accepted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) ⸻ 🔍[Highlights] • Main Hall: Built in the Edo period. A calming atmosphere that invites quiet prayer. • Statue of Acala, the warding off evil: Located behind the main hall, it is said to ward off evil and heal illness. • Bell Tower Gate: A magnificent gate with a historic feel, perfect for photography. 📸 • Overlooking the Utazu cityscape → The view is breathtaking and refreshing. 🌤 ⸻ 🌸 [Recommended Pilgrimage Route] • A full-day course combining the previous and next temples (No. 77, Doryuji Temple / No. 79, Tennoji Temple) is also available. ◎ • Easily accessible from JR Utazu Station, it's convenient by car or train. • There's a rest area within the temple grounds for pilgrims. Relax and unwind. 🍵 ⸻ #78thTemple #Goshoji Temple #88Temples of Shikoku #AbsolutelyFreeTravel

#Travel Course Welcome to the Yunoura Onsen Hotel at 6 am. We will hit the morning hot spring. At 7 am, the hotel will lend you Asachari🚲 for free, and you can go down to the sea on an electric bicycle and take a 30-minute morning bike walk while looking at the Seto Inland Sea. Participate in the 7:30 breakfast. The breakfast at Shigoru Ryokan stands out with its harmony of a two-tiered box and a mini-viking. Check out at 8:30 am. It starts to rain. We pay 450 yen for the 12-minute bus ride. It is the Hokkaido express fare. The rain starts to stop. We walk for 10 minutes to the nearby Nyugawa Station and start the All Shikoku Rail Pass. We will start from Iyo Saijo Station. The Iyotetsu Railway Museum is closed on Wednesdays. 🤣 But I still enjoy seeing it from outside. We also receive a manhole card. We take the express to Kawanoe Station. This is the first place I visited when I went to Kawanoe Castle. This time, I received two manhole cards at each location. There is a temple that is comparable to the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage. The temple owner must have a lot of money because it was built so beautifully and gorgeously that I was lost in thought. I took the express train to Utazu Station. I left my suitcase in the free coin locker at Aeon Town and had lunch at Yoshinoya. I used the drink bar with the meat + meat set. Then I visited the Gold Tower, the 5th tallest in Japan. The fee is 1,500 yen. Instead, there is a mini aquarium inside the observation deck. This place is really great.👍 I am very satisfied. I saw Seto Ohashi 10 years ago when I went up to Washuzan, but that time it was from the Honshu side, but this time I saw it from the Shikoku side. It is a comfortable viewing environment. It was just me, three female friends who came from Kobe, and a family of three. The three stylish musketeers from Kobe are going to a cafe introduced in Marugame's Gutneiba. I asked them to go with me, but they apologized because they had a schedule and took the express train to Sakaide Station for 5 minutes. Here, I collected manhole cards and bought Star Bar Halloween. I bought the reusable color change cup and the stopper and the white regular cup combination, so I bought them. I moved to Takamatsu and enjoyed today's afternoon tea. On the second day, I went to Tokushima, where my accommodation was. I checked in at the hotel and took the Bizan Ropeway up to Bizan. The Awa Odori Kaikan in the same building is a memory from about 10 years ago when I went to see it and danced on stage. The full moon and the night view of Tokushima are beautiful. The three-ken observation tour that started yesterday was a great success thanks to the good weather. I went to the izakaya on the first floor of the hotel. If you show your room key, you get a 10% discount, so you can use it without hesitation. You can get enough nutrition by walking 15,000 steps. Hamo (conger eel) tempura, Naruto sanburi (large yellowtail), bacon chahang, tofu steak, nama and highball are served. Today, I will participate after sobering up because it is a hot spring hotel. Thank you.

### **Title: "Hong Kong Girl Takamatsu Ultimate Strategy! 5 Days Island Hopping + Cat Island + Sky Torii with Transportation Time Saving Tips🇯🇵"** #Takamatsu Must Visit #Shikoku Must Visit --- ### **Opening remarks 💁‍♀️** "Hey, you only know Tokyo and Osaka when you go to Japan? Takamatsu, the secret island of the Seto Inland Sea, is the new favorite of Hong Kong girls! In 5 days, you can enjoy Art Pumpkin Island, Cat Owners Paradise, and IG's popular Sky Torii, and you can also shop for special cosmetics! The craziest thing is that air tickets are cheaper than flying to Taipei, unlock your private itinerary now + Trip.com to grab cheap flights and hotel tips ~ 🚨 --- ### **Day 1: Hong Kong → Takamatsu | Landing rushes to the ancient city + shopping street bursts of shopping** **✈️ Transportation Key** - **Hong Kong → Takamatsu Airport**: HK Express direct flight about 3.5 hours, Trip.com flash sale price $1,800 round trip (remember to click "Price Tracking" function!) - **Airport → City Center**: Bus No. 3 directly to Takamatsu Station (1 hour drive, ¥760), get off and walk 5 minutes to **Yongan International Hotel** (Double room with tax ¥12,000/night, including breakfast) **🏯 Takamatsu Castle Ruins** - **How ​​to get to**: 15 minutes walk from the hotel - **Time**: Recommended entry after 16:00 (half price 1 hour before closing! Original price ¥410 → ¥200) - **Background**: One of the three major water cities in Japan, the reflection of the castle tower is super IG-able at night! **🛍️ Marukamecho Shopping Street** - **Sale Palace**: Open 24 hours, Snack + Cosmetics + Disney Limited (Curel Cream is $50 off in Hong Kong!) - **SEGA Game Center**: Pinball must-play "Corner Creatures" machine, must win within ¥500! - **Pharmaceutical Tips**: Buy Hoi Mei Cup Noodle Flavor Mask (¥980) at Sundrug. --- ### **Day 2: Island Hopping Day 1 | Naoshima Rampage, Naoki Kusama Pumpkin No Photo** **🚢Island Hopping Trivia**: Seto Inland Sea Art Festival Main, take a boat day to play multiple islands (departing from Takamatsu Port, boat schedules are frequent!) **⛴️ Takamatsu → Naoshima (Miyaura Port)** - **Transportation**: 30 minutes by high-speed boat (¥1,320), or 50 minutes by ferry (¥520) - **Car rental and drive**: Book a Toyota petrol electric car on Trip.com (¥5,500/day, international license free translation!) **🎃 Must-See Attractions** 1. **Red Pumpkin (Miyaura Port)**: Naoki Kusama's classic polka dot check-in, free! 2. **Yellow Pumpkin (Benesse House by the Sea)**: Dusk shadow silhouette super fairy ~ 3. **Mediterranean Art Gallery**: - **Entrance Fee**: ¥2,100 (Reservation required on official website!) - **Background**: Designed by Tadao Ando, ​​containing the authentic copy of Monet's "Water Lilies", the whole museum is banned but shocked to cry! **🍱Food on the Island** - A must-visit "Dark Rice Heart" for abalone rice (¥1,500) by car. The restaurant has 10 seats and is recommended to arrive before 11:30! --- ### **Day 3: Shikoku Aquarium + Golden Tobiro Palace + Mirror of the Sky on Parents' Bank** **🐠 Shikoku Aquarium** - **Access**: Take Koto from Takamatsu Station to "Yashima" Station, change taxi for 5 minutes (total journey time 40 minutes, ¥1,200) - **Entrance Fee**: ¥2,400 (Queue-free for Trip.com e-tickets!) - **Must See**: Seto Inland Sea 9m Giant Tank + Dolphin Show (Daily 11:00/13:00/15:00) **⛩️ Golden Tobira Palace** - **Transportation**: Koto Electric "Takamatsu Tsukiko" → "Kinhei Station" (1 hour, ¥620), then walk for 15 minutes to the foot of the mountain - **Background**: Japan is the most difficult to visit a shrine! - **Must-eat**: Tsukiji Udon (¥500) at the foot of the mountain at "こんぴら茶屋", the same style as Komatsu! **🌅 Parental Coast** - **Transportation**: Take a taxi from Kotohira Station for 30 minutes (about ¥6,000), or bus + walk (super complicated, driving is recommended) - **Time**: Arrive 1 hour before sunset! - **Photo Tips**: Squat down with reflections to compose, wear bright colored clothes more prominent! --- ### **Day 4: Island Hopping Day 2 | Cat Owners Paradise Male Kijima + Female Kijima** **🚤 Takamatsu Port → Ogishima (20 mins boat ride, ¥480)** - **The Legend of Ghost Island**: There is a statue of Momotaro fighting ghosts on the island, a must-see "ghost cave" mural ~ - **Cat Spot**: "ねこかん" Cafe near the pier, ¥500 to touch the island cat + drink lemon juice! **⛵ Womangijima → Malegijima (15 mins ferry, ¥290)** - **Transportation**: Extremely sparse services! - **A must do for cat owners**: Bring cat snacks (Island cats are super cute!) Find the "Men's Island Library" hidden cat mural Buy limited cat stamps at the post office (¥800) **🌃Night back to Takamatsu to sweep the streets** - **Kitahama Alley**: Old warehouse renovated hipster cafe area, must try "umie" sea salt ice cream (¥450) --- ### **Day 5: Rollin Park + rush to AEON Mall + last chance to shop at the airport** **🌳Cherry Forest Park** - **Access**: Take Komatsu Station from Takamatsu Station to "Kuribayashi Park North Exit" (10 minutes, ¥240) - **Admission fee**: ¥410 (opens at 7:00 am, less crowded and easy to take photos!) - **Background**: One of the three famous gardens in Japan, a "box pine" worth ¥100 million, trimmed like a bonsai! **🛒 Takamatsu AEON Mall** - **Access**: 10 minutes by taxi from Ritsubayashi Park (¥1,500) - **Shopping Highlights**: 1**Jiao'an Temple**: Restocked Seto Nei Lemon Cake (¥980/box) **Uniqlo**: Limited to Shikoku Tee (¥1,500), not available in Hong Kong! **Twist Wall**: Latest Ghost Rider/Star Kirby (¥300/time) **✈️ Takamatsu Airport Tips** - Taxi from AEOM Mall to the airport is about ¥5,000 (30 minutes) - **Airport Duty Free Shop**: Small to cry! --- ### **Takamatsu Travel FAQ** 1. **How ​​to Save Money with Trip.com?** → Book a room and select "continuous discount", open "price tracking" for airline tickets, save Trip Coins as money! 2. **Driving or taking a car**? → Must-have car rental for island hopping (¥5,500/day), cheap enough for piano battery in the city (from ¥240) 3. **Wifi egg fixed SIM card? ** → Buy 4G SIM (¥2,500/5 days) on Trip.com, the island is closed! --- ### **标签爆赞** > #Takamatsu jumps island jumps to become Hong Kong girl black charcoal #Seto Inland Sea Cat Slave Surrender Zone > #Tripcom saves money and saves more beautiful than filters #parents bin photography to be watched > #Follow me next episode to teach how to hit stars in Naoshima **Interaction bit💬** "Is there anyone like my sister who climbed to the Golden Knife Bira Palace and died? Or are you so strong that you can play 3 islands in one day? Share your history of Takamatsu's blood and tears ~👇" --- **Attached: Takamatsu Traffic Map Guide** (DM me Send HD version!) 🗺️ If you need to adjust the order of attractions or add more Hong Kong girl quotes, feel free to let me know 😎👌 If you want to crawl the article, I have already written Lin Park and Shikoku Aquarium, you can go to the front to see, Shikoku Aquarium, I think it really must be a must-go, Hong Kong girls play three attractions a day, really have no life, see here you give me a heart

📍 Highlights: Shikoku Aquarium is a must-visit destination in Japan's Shikoku region! Not only does it feature stunning ocean exhibits, but it also offers a unique "DIY Pearl Necklace Crafting Experience" ✨ where you can open an oyster to extract a pearl and create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Truly unforgettable! ✅ Reasons to Visit: 1️⃣ Exciting Pearl Crafting: Extract pearls from oysters on-site (each pearl is unique!), with professional guidance to craft necklaces or bracelets. Perfect for gifts or personal use 💎 2️⃣ Seto Inland Sea Giant Tank: A 9-meter-high main tank showcasing spectacular marine life, with rays swimming overhead for a breathtaking experience 🦈 3️⃣ Must-See Sea Lion Show: A dazzling performance with lights, music, and a sunset backdrop that will leave you delighted 🎵 4️⃣ Rooftop Sunset Ocean View: The open-air observation deck offers stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea—highly recommended for a romantic evening 🌅 ⚠️ Important Notes: - DIY Pearl Crafting requires an additional fee (around 2,000-3,000 yen). Allocate about 1 hour for the experience ⏳ - The aquarium's restaurant options are limited, but there are plenty of seafood markets nearby with delicious choices 🍣 🌟 Summary: More than just an aquarium! Combining marine education, crafting experiences, and breathtaking ocean views, you can enjoy a full day of fun. The DIY pearl necklace activity is a rare and unique feature in Japan—highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-star recommendation!

#EnjoyJapan On a mild day, we thoroughly enjoyed Kagawa Prefecture in one day🎶 This is a girls trip plan that will fully refresh you in one day. In the second half, we will introduce the aquarium and cafes to enjoy in Kagawa city☺❤ In the second half of the trip, we will visit the most talked-about spot in Shikoku, "Shikoku Aquarium"🐟✨ Not only the dolphin and sea lion shows, but the performances held in the "Dolphin Pool" facing the sea are incredibly realistic! The show you can enjoy with the sound of the waves is unique to this place 🌊 The fantastic displays of jellyfish and deep-sea fish are also attractive, and you'll forget the time without even realizing it 💭💕 After enjoying the aquarium, we went to "Kitahama Alley" near Takamatsu Station ☕️ This fashionable spot was renovated from a former warehouse district, and the cafes and general stores lined up along the sea make it feel like you're in a foreign country 🎨 The lemonade and freshly baked scones we had at the counter seat overlooking the sea gently soothe our tired bodies... 🍋🥐✨ And the last thing we did on our trip to Kagawa was to have Sanuki udon! We were impressed by the chewy and firm udon noodles at a popular restaurant 😭🍜 Actually, we were also aiming for "grilled chicken on the bone," but there was a huge line and we couldn't get in... We'll definitely get revenge next time! 🌹From now on, Kagawa will be in full bloom to see famous rose spots such as Akao Rose Garden! With the perfect combination of flowers, ocean, and gourmet food, it's the perfect destination for spring and early summer✨ #GoldenWeek #ShikokuAquarium #KitahamaAlley #Kagawa #KagawaTourism

📍#Shikoku A must-visit aquarium! Here you can find the most spectacular giant water tank in Japan, the "Ryugu Castle", and the super cute Seto Inland Sea sea otter family! 😍 🔥Must-see highlights: ✅ 360-degree underwater tunnel ✅ Daily limited dolphin show (super healing!) ✅ Experience area where you can touch manta rays ✅ Shikoku's unique deep-sea creature exhibition 📸 Photo check-in points: 🌊 Mirrored sink - create the magical feeling of "floating" in the air! 🐧 Penguin Walk——Cute appearance every day at 11:00 & 14:00! 💡Little secret: There is a sunset discount for admission after 4pm, the tank is breathtakingly beautiful in the evening light! #Shikoku Travel #Aquarium Check-in #Japanese Attractions #Family Travel #Underwater World

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Roadside station, a holy place for lovers! Utazu Rinkai Park (^^) This relaxing park stretches along the coast and is in a great location with a view of the Great Seto Bridge. It is a very popular date spot, with beautiful sunsets over the Seto Inland Sea and the illuminated Great Seto Bridge to be enjoyed. Within the park, there is a "Playground & Lawn Square" that is popular with families, and an "Irihama-shiki Salt Field" where you can experience salt making, which was once a key industry in Utazu Town. In addition, it is expected that the completion of the Shikoku Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in Shikoku, will make the park even more attractive. #0 yen trip

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] There is a 300-ton megalith! Ubushina Shrine⛩️ This shrine, pronounced Ubushina, is located about a 10-minute walk from Utazu Station. The main hall and worship hall were destroyed in a fire in 1972, but by coincidence, the timing coincided with the Ise Grand Shrine's Shikinen Sengu (periodical rebuilding of the shrine), and the main hall was relocated from the former Taga Shrine of the Outer Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine. There are many stones to see within the shrine grounds, including a 300-ton megalith called Iwasaka and the slightly smaller Gozeniwa. #0 yen trip

🇯🇵【Kagawa Prefecture】Aquarium by the sea! Shikoku Aquarium🦭(^^) Shikoku Aquarium opened in 2020 in Utazu Town, Kagawa Prefecture, the gateway to Shikoku^ ^ This next-generation aquarium in Shikoku is located in Utazu Marine Park near the Great Seto Bridge. The exhibition theme is "Shikoku Waterscape". The rich underwater world of Shikoku is reproduced with 70 waterscapes, including the Setouchi Inland Sea, the Pacific Ocean, freshwater, and six other zones, the "Kannazuki no Scenic View" shark shadow tank where you can look up at a scalloped hammerhead shark from below, and the "Urushio no Scenic View" which recreates whirlpools. Don't miss the dynamic dolphin playtime in the dolphin pool, or the cute sea lions and penguins during feeding time for creatures in the water play zone. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes where Sanuki udon and fried bone-in chicken are popular, as well as museum shops. #0 yen trip

🇯🇵 [Kagawa Prefecture] Shikoku 88 Temples, 78th Temple, Bukkozan Kotokuin Goshoji The 78th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, said to have been founded by Gyoki in 725 (^^) Standing at the foot of Mt. Aonoyama overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, it is also famous as the Great Master of Protection from Misfortune! In the Kannon Cave (visited from 8am to 5pm) located underground next to the Daishi Hall, there are about 20,000 donated Kannon statues lined up, making for a spectacular sight (^^) It is also the only temple in Shikoku that enshrines both the Shingon and Jishu sects. [Location] 1435 Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture [Parking] Available (free for regular cars, paid for large buses) #0 yen trip

The breathtaking photo spot is located inside the aquarium, featuring a gorgeous fish tank where you can capture stunning photos. If you arrive early, you can take pictures freely without waiting in line. Outside the aquarium, there is a staircase installation. Climbing the stairs allows you to take photos overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, making it another popular spot for social media photos. 📍Address: About a 10-minute walk from JR Utazu Station 💰Average Cost: Admission ticket approximately HKD $120 🕰️Opening Hours: Recommended to visit on weekday mornings (can spend half a day) 🗓️Itinerary Tips: You can store your luggage at Utazu Station, which has lockers for both small and large items.

📍Kagawa Prefecture "Shikoku Aquarium" (しまなみ Aquarium) 🌟 Shikoku Aquarium must-see recommendation 🐬 Seto Inland Sea Theme: Showcases lots of local marine life, and a giant sink to watch sharks and fish! 🐧Penguin Walk: Super close-up view of penguins rocking and rocking, children's favorite ~ 🦭Seal & Otter🦦: Watching them play in the water and eat is so cute! 🌊Dolphin🐬 Show: A must-see item, dolphin jumping, turning in circles is super exciting!

⛺Shikoku Itinerary Guide: Day 1: Osaka - Tottori Sand Dunes - Sand Museum - Hakuto Shrine - Hakuto Coast - Stay in Tottori Day 2: Tottori - Okayama Korakuen Garden - Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter - Stay in Kurashiki Day 3: Kurashiki - Naoshima - Chichu Art Museum - Time Corridors - Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin - Stay in Takamatsu Day 4: Takamatsu - Shodoshima Island, Kiki's Delivery Service 🧙‍♀️ - Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village - Olive Park - Angel Road - Stay in Takamatsu Day 5: Takamatsu - Ritsurin Garden - Shikoku Aquarium - Kotohira-gu Shrine - Stay in Kotohira Day 6: Kotohira - Kashima Island, ocean views, snorkeling, beaches, boat fishing - Stay in Kashima Island Day 7: Kashima Island - Shimanto River - NPO Sunahama Museum - Stay in Kochi Day 8: Kochi - Iya Valley - Iya Kazurabashi Bridge - Naruto Strait - Stay on Awaji Island Day 9: Awaji Island - Awaji Yumebutai - Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum - Sky Ladder - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge - Return to Osaka 😋Shikoku Food: Kochi Prefecture: Seared Skipjack Tuna, Yatai Fried Dumplings, Takoyaki Kagawa Prefecture: Somen Noodles, Olive Wagyu Beef, Sanuki Udon Noodles, Hanayome Gashi Tokushima Prefecture: Naruto Sea Bream, Awaodori Chicken, Tokushima Ramen, Grilled Sweetfish with Salt Ehime Prefecture: Dote-yaki Donburi, Senzangiri, Sea Bream Rice, Small Fish Tempura

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Shikoku Aquarium is themed "Shikoku Waterscape" and is divided into two floors, including the "Seto Inland Sea Area", "Pacific Area" and "Clear Stream and Lakeside Area". Different performances will be presented depending on the visiting time and season🎭 🌊 Must-see exhibition areas 1️⃣ Seto Inland Sea Large Aquarium The super shocking giant aquarium restores the ecological environment of the Seto Inland Sea. Various fish swim in front of you, as if you are in the underwater world! 🐟 2️⃣ Dolphin Show🐬There are super cute dolphin shows every day, jumping, spinning, and spraying water! Remember to grab a good seat in advance~🐬 3️⃣ Jellyfish 🪼 The super dreamy jellyfish exhibition hall in the fantasy area, under the changing lights, the jellyfish are like floating stars💫📸 4️⃣ Outdoor Seaview Aquarium is built by the sea. In the outdoor area, you can watch the sea, seals and penguins while enjoying the sea breeze. It is so comfortable~🌊 Shikoku Aquarium is definitely a must-visit place when traveling to Shikoku! The healing ocean world🌍🌊 🐋 Shikoku Aquarium 📍 Address: 10-1 Hama Ichibancho, Utazu-cho, Kagawa Prefecture🚗 Transportation: Take JR from Takamatsu Station to Utazu Station, and walk for 10 minutes⏰ Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (last admission 17:00)🎫 Tickets: Adults ¥2300, elementary and junior high school students ¥1200

This trip to the four countries is our third, and it can be said to be a journey full of happiness. This time we introduce you to the "Shikoku Aquarium", located in Utatsu Linhai Park, the Shikoku Aquarium showcases about 400 species of creatures that live off the coast of Shikoku. You can also see hammerhead sharks/dolphins and a variety of fish roaming freely overhead. With the change of time, you can feel the relaxation of the sea and sky during the day, and at sunset you can enjoy the air of slowness. Visiting at different times and seasons can absorb different pleasures. I hope that next time you have the opportunity to visit Shikoku, you can put down your usual nervousness and go for a walk at the aquarium. Like my sharing Thank you!

#GlobalTravel When you come to Kagawa, besides going island hopping in the Seto Inland Sea, don’t forget to visit the charming attractions in Takamatsu City! The Shikoku Aquarium is the largest in Shikoku and is a must-visit destination for families or couples. The museum is 2 stories high. As it was built not long ago, the building and environment are newer than other classic Japanese aquariums, but it is also full of interesting features. The three major areas of "Seto Inland Sea Area", "Pacific Ocean Area" and "Clear Stream and Lakeside Area" allow you to enjoy completely different underwater landscapes. There are many must-see attractions in the aquarium, including the largest water tank in Shikoku, the "Watatsumi View", the "Kannazuki View" where you can look up from a low place and watch sharks, and the aquarium's most famous view, the "Uzushio View", which was inspired by the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait and is believed to be the aquarium's signature view. Each display tank is so impressive that even I, who am not a fan of marine life, was fascinated by it. 📍Address: Shikoku Aquarium

🐠 Shikoku Aquarium 📍 Kagawa, Utazu (about 12 minutes walk from Utazu Station) 🌊 You can only see it here! Impressive exhibits The aquariums that realistically recreate the seas and rivers of Shikoku are impressive✨️ ・Whirlpool aquarium: Recreates the whirlpools of Naruto! You will be overwhelmed by the power of the water flow ・Pacific Ocean aquarium: A large aquarium that makes you feel like you are in the ocean ・Clear stream area: The transparency of the Shimanto River and Niyodo River is just as it is! You will be soothed by the beauty of the river fish 🐬 Dolphin show × A spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea! The location where the Seto Inland Sea spreads out beyond the pool✨ The sight of the dolphins jumping under the blue sky is truly moving...💙 🍽 The gourmet food in the aquarium is also substantial! ・There are also cafe menus and restaurants using local ingredients ・There are also cute sweets with a motif of sea creatures💗 🎁 The original goods are too cute! There are many limited edition goods at the museum shop. They have a wide selection of stuffed toys, stationery, and sweets, so you'll end up buying too much. 🐠 An aquarium where you can enjoy the ocean and creatures of Shikoku A spot that can be enjoyed by couples, families, and even solo travelers✨ There were also many photo spots. Recommended for your trip to Shikoku! 📍 Shikoku Aquarium 🏠 Hamaichibancho 4, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture ⏰ 9:00-18:00 (may vary depending on the season) 📅 Open all year round 🎟 Adults 2,400 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 1,300 yen / Infants (3 years and older) 600 yen #Shikoku Aquarium #Kagawa Tourism #Aquarium #Dolphin Show #Utazu #Kagawa Trip #Seasonal Places in Japan

🍜Authentic Handmade Udon at Okaizumi 📍Kagawa Utazu (15 mins walk from Utazu Station) This time I ordered Hiyaten Oroshi (1100yen) Oden (Konnyaku, Tsukune 132yen each) Onigiri (253yen) ️📝 Hiyaten Oroshi is an original menu registered as a trademark of Okaizumi✨ On top of the udon noodles tightly squeezed with cold water, there are two large shrimp tempura sticking out of the bowl! The large shrimp tempura is packed with meat and goes perfectly with the crispy batter💕 The pumpkin and shiso leaf tempura add color and make it look gorgeous☺️ The noodles are shiny and chewy. The smooth texture and elasticity are the best✨ When you pour the special mellow dashi over it and eat it with grated daikon radish, the refreshing flavor spreads🙆♀️ And squeeze lemon on top to make it even more delicious! The slight acidity of the lemon lightens the fried feel of the tempura, making it so delicious you'll want to keep eating☺️ 🍢 Don't miss the "Oden" while you wait for the udon Oden and rice balls are served self-service inside the store✨ The oden with plenty of sweet miso sauce is especially delicious! The konnyaku and meatballs are both well-seasoned and the best🥰 I loved the sweetness of the miso sauce slowly seeping into my body. ✍️I visited on a weekend afternoon, but the wait was about 30 minutes. They take your order while you're waiting in line, so it's nice that your food is served quickly after you sit down💡 There are table seats and tatami rooms, so it's safe for families✨ There's also free parking, so you can easily stop by even if you're on a road trip from far away🚗 📌129-10 Hamahachibancho, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 🕒11:00 - 20:00 🗓Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays) 🚙Free parking available #Okaizumi#Sanuki udon#Hiyaten oroshi#Udon tour#Kagawa gourmet#Kagawa lunch#Utazu#Kagawa trip#Kagawa sightseeing#Udon #0 yen tripFebruary 2025

#0yentripFebruary2025 I went to Kagawa Prefecture around June ◥█̆̈◤∥ The udon was cheap and the best I've ever had♥ It was great to be able to breathe in the natural air #domestictrip #ampmhk #tourism

Cherry blossom season is here! This five-day tour of Japan will take you to romantic cherry blossom destinations. Check out this super practical guide and save it now! Don't miss this annual flower festival! -------------------- 🗺️Itinerary: Day 1: Takamatsu Symbol Tower 📍Explore the landmark building of Takamatsu City and enjoy the charming cityscape. Day 2: Shodoshima Island 🌊Take a boat to the beautiful Shodoshima Island and experience the tranquility and charm of the island. Day 3: Ritsurin Garden -> Kotohira-gū (Konpira Shrine) 🌳Stroll through the historic Ritsurin Garden and then visit the mystical Kotohira-gū (Konpira Shrine) for blessings. Day 4: Shikoku Aquarium 🐠Visit the Shikoku Aquarium, get up close and personal with marine life, and experience the wonders of the ocean. Day 5: Takamatsu - Shanghai 🛫End your wonderful Shikoku trip, depart from Takamatsu, and head back to Shanghai. -------------------- **Things to Note**: - 🎁Pay attention to the prices of local specialties, as some stores may overcharge. - 🍣When trying local cuisine, be mindful of any food allergies. - 📖A visa is required to travel to Japan, so be sure to apply in advance to avoid affecting your trip. - 🚗If you plan to drive in Japan, familiarize yourself with the traffic regulations and drive safely. - 💡The electrical voltage may be different, so remember to bring a converter. - 💰Japan has a high cost of living, so it's important to budget accordingly. - 🗾Respect local customs and culture to avoid unnecessary trouble. -------------------- 🌸We hope this guide will help you better enjoy Japan and have a wonderful trip!