Shikoku region

Kotohiragu Shrine History: From Konpira Daigongen to Japan’s Guardian of the Sea (Kagawa)

Discover the history of Kotohiragu (Konpira-san) in Kotohira, Kagawa: its founding legends, Emperor Sutoku, the Konpira Daigongen era, the 1868 renaming, Edo-period Konpira pilgrimages and the famous Konpira dogs, plus tips for climbing the 785 stone steps.

2026.10.04

Shikoku region

Washigamine Observatory: Megijima’s Best 360° Panoramic Viewpoint (Access Guide)

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Most visitors to Megijima Island head straight for the Onigashima G...

2026.08.02

Shikoku region

Megijima Island Art Guide: The Seagull Parking Lot, 20th Century Recollection & the Moai Statue

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Megijima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan is best known as the le...

2026.08.01

Shikoku region

Summer Pockets Pilgrimage Guide: Megijima Island Locations & How to Reach Onigashima Great Cave

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Released by Key in 2018, the romance visual novel Summer Pockets is...

2026.07.26

Shikoku region

Toyotamahime Shrine on Ogijima Cat Island: Access, Blessings, and the Best Viewpoint

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Visiting Ogijima, Japan's cat island in the Seto Inland Sea? Here's...

2026.07.22

Shikoku region

Ogijima Cat Island Guide: Where to Meet the Island Cats Near Takamatsu & Feeding Etiquette Explained

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Are you a cat lover?If so, there's a spot near Takamatsu you'll wan...

2026.07.22

Shikoku region

Ogijima Lighthouse: Japan’s Rare Unpainted Stone Lighthouse & National Cultural Property

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Of all the lighthouses in Japan, only three have never been painted...

2026.07.21

Shikoku region

Complete Access Guide to Ogijima Lighthouse | Route, Travel Time, and Tips from Ogijima Port

On Ogijima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea, stands Ogijima Lighthouse — one of only three unpainted stone lighthouses ...

2026.07.21

Shikoku region

Megijima Food Report: “HAKOBUNE” — The Famous Wood Ear Mushroom Burger, Prices, and Crowds

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).When you're out sightseeing on Megijima and start to feel a little ...

2026.07.21

Shikoku region