Things to Do in Kagawa
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Kagawa.
When to catch the colours in Kagawa?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Kagawa, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnNov 23
- Peak viewingNov 23 – Dec 7
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 26
- Peak viewingNov 26 – Dec 10
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 27
- Full bloomApr 4
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Kagawa first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because sanuki udon was born here and the locals treat it as a calling. The thick, chewy noodles are served in no-frills, often self-service shops — an udon crawl through three tiny shops costs less than a single city lunch and is the region's signature experience.
Yes — ferries from Takamatsu port reach Naoshima and Teshima, the Seto Inland Sea's celebrated contemporary-art islands. Art trips pair naturally with an udon morning and a Ritsurin Garden afternoon.
Ritsurin Garden — one of Japan's finest strolling gardens — the 785 stone steps up to Kotohira-gū shrine, and the Seto Inland Sea coast itself, including Shikoku Aquarium's sunset dolphin pool at Utazu.