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Pamphlets｜Kagawa Prefecture

Situated in the Seto Inland Sea, Kagawa Prefecture is praised as the "Jewel of the World". Brimming with historical and cultural attractions, Kagawa is also within easy access of Japan's big cities with Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima just over 2 hours away by plane or train.
Kagawa also boasts a long-standing pilgrimage culture with the featured temples located within relatively short walking distance of each other. As for cuisine, Kagawa is famed for its "Sanuki Udon Noodles" which are deeply loved by people across the length of Japan. There are over 600 udon restaurants in the prefecture earning Kagawa the nickname "UDON-PREFECTURE" (UDON-KEN). We eagerly await your visit!