~~~ There's much more to Kagawa than just udon! ~~~

--- Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Designation of Setonaikai National Park ---

On March 16, 1934, Setonaikai National Park, known as the "Jewel of the World," was designated as Japan's first national park.Kagawa Prefecture is home to a glittering sea, dotted with many islands and abundant in beautiful scenery, where, with the help of the artworks of the Setouchi Triennale, art and nature blend into one another. With delicious local foods you can't find anywhere else, and so much more, you can find the magic of the Seto Inland Sea in so many places. Various events are being held throughout Kagawa Prefecture to commemorate the Setonaikai National Park's 90th anniversary. We've picked out a few below:

1. Island Volunteer Trips
Day-trips and overnight stays where you can interact with the locals through trash collection, grass cutting and other volunteer activities.
September 29th (Sun.) - September 30th (Mon.) Shodoshima Island Course
October 5th (Sat.) Hiroshima/Sanagijima Island Course
October 19th (Sat.) Yoshima Island/Honjima Island Course
October 26th (Sat.) Takamijima Island/Awashima Island Course
For more details check out the website!
https://www.my-kagawa.jp/feature/goisland/goisland

2. Island Cruises
Creating and selling experience-oriented cruising tours that take advantage of the nature, food, and culture unique to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, which is attracting attention both in Japan and abroad.

3.October 19th The Seto Philharmonic Orchestra captivates with a large orchestra and beautiful images at the SETOUCHI Concert
Venue: Rexxam Hall Large Hall (Takamatsu City)

4. November 9th Setonaikai National Park Commemorative Finale Event
Venue: Shamijima Island/Seto Ohashi Memorial Park (Sakaide City)

--- Visiting Kagawa? Head here! ---
1. Special Place of Scenic Beauty "Ritsurin Garden"
A garden awarded 3 stars by Michelin Green Guide Japan where you can enjoy boat rides and matcha tea.

2. Shodoshima Island
Hishio no Sato, olive harvesting workshops (fall only), and much more. Shodoshima Island is full of fun and instagrammable spots.

3. Chichibugahama Beach
A scenic spot, referred to as Japan's Salar de Uyuni, where you can take stunning photos.

4. Mt. Yashima
A roof-shaped volcanic plateau known for being the ancient battlefield of the Genpei War. Yashimaru, a mountaintop facility featuring a 200-meter corridor with unique waves and curves, is an excellent viewing spot where one can appreciate the sunsets, nighttime scenery and overall beauty of the Seto Inland Sea.

5. Sanuki Udon Noodle shop hopping
Sanuki Udon Noodles, what more needs to be said? Taste, compare, and find your favorite.

--- Setouchi Triennale 2025 ---
The Setouchi Triennale, an international art festival held once every three years, returns next year! Enjoy art and architecture that takes advantage of the history, culture, nature and breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Spring 2025 April 18th (Fri.) - May 25th (Sun.)
Summer 2025 August 1st (Fri.) - August 31st (Sun.)
Fall 2025 October 3rd (Fri.) - November 9th (Sun.)

We hope to see you soon!