Kanonji is located in the westernmost part of Kagawa Prefecture, in the centre of Shikoku area, and is a town where the charm of good old Japan and the breath of nature are in harmony. The entire town is surrounded by beautiful nature, and the surrounding mountains and the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea make it a great place for a stroll.
Kanonji`s Appeal
The scenery of Kanonji, which changes with the seasons and with the time of day, offers a truly relaxing time to forget the busyness of everyday life.
There are also many photogenic spots, which are indispensable for recent trips, and you are sure to take the best photos! "Kanonji", full of Japanese traditions and beautiful nature, will make your trip even more wonderful.
Sightseeing Spots
Tori Gate to the Sky "Takaya Shrine"
3 minutes up a steep slope from the car park, the Torii gateway with its spectacular view comes into view. The torii gate, also known as the "Torii in the sky", is a spectacular sight that cannot be seen anywhere else, standing as if it were floating in the sky with the blue Seto Inland Sea in the background. Another attraction is the beautiful scenery, which changes with the time of day, from the beautiful Seto Inland Sea in the daytime to the fantastic sunset in the evening.
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Unpenji Summit Park
Unpenji Summit Park, sitting on the crest of a hill 920m up, is a park with a spectacular view that stretches out beyond the ropeway for a 7-minute aerial walk. The park offers a panoramic view of the Mitoyo Plain and the Seto Inland Sea, and when the visibility is good, you can see as far as the Seto-ohashi Bridge, Okayama and Hiroshima Prefectures. There are many instagrammable photo frames in the park, and among them is a thrilling swing called "The Swing in The Sky", which has become a hot topic on social networking sites, "As if you were playing on a cloud!" Why not refresh yourself at the park in the sky, where the sky meets the sea, and get away from the everyday life
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Ichinomiya Park
Ichinomiya Beach has long been a popular bathing beach with white sand and green pine trees. The coastline is lined with palm trees, making you feel as if you are visiting a tropical country. The park is also home to a number of playground equipment designed by world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi, and everyone from young children to the elderly can enjoy art in a natural setting.
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You can easily go to Kanonji from Takamatsu Airport by a direct limousine bus!
here is a direct limousine bus service from Takamatsu Airport to Shikokuchuo City (Ehime Prefecture) via Kanonji. It is very convenient for a short stopover in Kanonji when visiting Dogo Onsen (Matsuyama). The bus runs 12 times a day so you can make use of this convenient means of transport to arrange your trip to coincide with your flight arrival or departure.

Take a charter taxi for sightseeing after arriving in Kanonji
Customers who are worried about transport after arriving in Kanonji by limousine bus from Takamatsu Airport! Don't worry! After arriving in Kanonji, you can enjoy your trip in a charter taxi with a professional sightseeing driver. You can visit photo spots! Or go on a local food tour! The itinerary can be toured according to the customer's wishes. Of course, our local drivers can also make recommendations for you.
Click HERE for details and reservations of the charter taxi plan












