Sightseeing Near Our Bus Stops
Use the airport limousine bus as the first step of your trip, then continue by taxi or local transport to some of western Kagawa's best-known sights. Travel times below are approximate, and opening hours or fees may change, so please check each official website before visiting.
1. Konpira Shrine (Kotohira-gu)
The nearest bus stop: Highway Zentsuji
Konpira Shrine, formally known as Kotohira-gu, has long been loved as "Konpira-san." The approach to the main shrine climbs 785 stone steps, passing souvenir shops and historic buildings along the way. Visitors who reach the main shrine can enjoy the sense of arrival and purchase the shrine's well-known yellow happiness charm.
[Admission] Free
[Access] Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the Highway Zentsuji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kotosan taxi: 0120-70-5667, Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
2. Zentsuji Temple
The nearest bus stop: Highway Zentsuji
Zentsuji Temple is temple No.75 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage and is known as the birthplace of Kobo Daishi. The spacious grounds are divided into eastern and western precincts, with highlights including the five-story pagoda, statues of the Buddha's 500 disciples, and Mieido Hall, which stands on the site associated with Kobo Daishi's birth.
[Opening hours] 8:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
[Admission] Adult (high school students or older) JPY 500, Child (elementary/junior high) JPY 300
[Access] Roughly 10 minutes by taxi from the Highway Zentsuji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kotosan taxi: 0120-70-5667, Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
3. Chichibugahama Beach
The nearest bus stop: Highway Kan-onji
Chichibugahama is a one-kilometer beach in Mitoyo known for its calm water and beautiful sunsets. At low tide, shallow pools on the sand can reflect the sky like a mirror, making it one of Kagawa's most popular photo spots.
[Access] Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the Highway Kan-onji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
4. Zenigata Sunae Sand Sculpture
The nearest bus stop: Highway Kan-onji
Zenigata Sunae is a huge sand sculpture shaped like a Kan'ei Tsuho coin from the Edo period. The design measures about 122 meters by 90 meters, with a circumference of around 345 meters. The observation deck in Kotohiki Park offers the best view, and the sand sculpture is illuminated after dusk.
[Access] Roughly 15 minutes by taxi from the Highway Kan-onji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
5. Honenike Dam
The nearest bus stop: Highway Kan-onji
Honenike Dam is known for its stone arches, which give it the atmosphere of a European castle. From Honenike Yumizu Park below the dam, visitors can look up at the impressive structure. The scenery is especially photogenic during cherry blossom season and during scheduled water releases in summer.
[Access] Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the Highway Kan-onji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
6. Takaya Shrine (Torii in the Sky)
The nearest bus stop: Highway Kan-onji
Takaya Shrine sits near the summit of Mt. Inazumi, about 404 meters above sea level. Its torii gate frames a wide view of Kanonji, Ariake Beach, and the Seto Inland Sea, earning it the nickname "Torii in the Sky." The daytime panorama is beautiful, while sunset and evening visits offer a more dramatic atmosphere.
[Access] Roughly 25 minutes by taxi from the Highway Kan-onji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
7. Swings in the Sky
The nearest bus stop: Highway Kan-onji
The "Swings in the Sky" are located at Unpenji Summit Park, about 920 meters above sea level on Mt. Unpenji, which straddles Kagawa and Tokushima. After riding the ropeway to the summit area, visitors can enjoy open mountain views and photo spots that feel as if they are floating above the landscape.
[Access] Roughly 15 minutes by taxi from the Highway Kan-onji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
8. Shikoku Aquarium
The nearest bus stop: Highway Marugame
Shikoku Aquarium is a large aquarium themed around the seas, rivers, and natural scenery of Shikoku.
Highlights include dolphin programs, penguin exhibits, and displays designed to be enjoyable for both children and adults.
It is an easy family-friendly stop from the Highway Marugame bus stop.
[Access] Roughly 10 minutes by taxi from the Highway Marugame bus stop.
For taxi, call Kotosan taxi: 0120-70-5667
9. Mt. Shiude
The nearest bus stop: Highway Zentsuji
Mt. Shiude rises 352 meters above the Shonai Peninsula and offers sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands.
Cherry blossoms in spring and hydrangeas in early summer make the mountain especially popular for seasonal scenery.
Near the summit, visitors can also see exhibits related to a Yayoi-period hilltop settlement dating back roughly 2,000 years.
[Access] Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the Highway Zentsuji bus stop.
For taxi, call Kotosan taxi: 0120-70-5667, Kawata taxi: 0120-25-2918
