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Shizuoka

Experiences Facilities

Unagi Pie Factory

You can take a tour of Shunkado’s Unagi Pie Factory to observe the production process of “Unagi Pie”, a staple Shizuoka souvenir.

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Okayama

Museums

Hikari Gekijo

The island’s small theater building in an nostalgic ambience.

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Enchanted by the islands of Setouchi! Shiwaku & Kasaoka Islands Model Course

Here’s a sample itinerary for a smooth trip across the Setouchi islands. It starts with two days and one night on Awashima Island, former base for the Shiwaku Navy, then a brief stop on Honjima Island before making your away across the Great Seto Bridge towards the mainland to visit Kitagi Island, one of the “Kasaoka Islands”. From there you’ll make your final stop in Manabe Island.

Yamadera summer festival with Saito Goma bonfire

Kagawa

Shrines & Temples

Shokakuin (Kagawa)

The head temple of Shingon School, Daogo Sect with 1300 years of history. Valuable architecture such as Kannon hall with a Buddha statue by Shiwaku craftsmen is on the huge premises

Dignified townhouse with a gate that reflects the past prosperity

Kagawa

Museums

Former Shiwaku Administration Office

After the Edo period, the elders of the islands took turns to govern in this office, now open as a museum.

The Nishihama Kaigan (Shore) at dusk is a perfect spot for sunset viewing.

Kagawa

Nature Spots

Nishihama Kaigan (Shore)

In summer, it is a popular bathing-resort, as well, and is located on the west side of the island.

The previous Awashima Junior High School building is also retro (retrospective) and photogenic.

Kagawa

Museums

Awashima Artist Village (previously Awashima Junior High School)

The art works created by the young artists in collaboration with the people of the island are exhibited at the previous Awashima Junior High School which was closed down in 2014.