Marugame City

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Marugame City, the central city of western Kagawa Prefecture, is a castle town that flourished around "Marugame Castle," which features one of only 12 remaining original keeps in Japan. It is also known as the production center of "Marugame Uchiwa" fans, which boast a major national share, and the traditional craftsmanship still lives on today. Walking through the city, you'll encounter historical sites alongside sophisticated art spots like the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art (MIMOCA). Additionally, as the birthplace of "Honetsukidori" (bone-in chicken), its spicy and juicy chicken dishes are immensely popular among international tourists as Kagawa's soul food alongside udon. It is a vibrant city where you can enjoy a balanced mix of Japanese history, traditional crafts, contemporary art, and stimulating gourmet food.

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Marugame City

Address: 6-2 Shinmachi, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture
Website: https://www.love-marugame.jp/
Operator: Marugame City Tourism Association

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Marugame Castle
Shiwaku Islands, Marugame City
Kasashima Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Honjima Island
Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya

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Toyo Tanso Urban Sports Park Marugame

This facility in Marugame City is one of Japan's largest skate parks where you can fully enjoy "Urban Sports" like skateboarding and BMX. The vast grounds, capable of hosting international competitions, are maintained with diverse sections satisfying everyone from beginners to professionals. Its sophisticated, modern landscape provides a very fresh impression within Marugame, which has a strong image of a castle town. Not only can you observe the high skills and energy of young people up close, but the open space is also pleasant for strolling. As a spot symbolizing the multifaceted charm of Marugame, which actively adopts modern new...

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Sanuki Hiroshima Island

Sanuki Hiroshima, with the largest area among the Shiwaku Islands in Marugame City, flourished as a base for the "Shiwaku Navy," a group of skilled sailors, and was also known as a producing area of high-quality "Aoushi" blue stone. Historic stone walls and temples are dotted throughout the island, conveying former glory to the present. Especially the magnificent townscape of stone walls seen in the Aoki district is an artistic landscape merging craftsmanship and the island's history. Currently, a very quiet time flows, and if you ride a rental cycle on the island without a single traffic light, you can...

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Marugame Castle

Marugame Castle, the symbol of Marugame City, is a "Castle of Stone Walls" boasting over 400 years of history. Its magnificent stone walls, with a total height of over 60 meters (the highest in Japan), feature a gentle curve called "Ogi-no-Kobai" (Fan Slope), and its overwhelming sculptural beauty fascinates castle fans worldwide. The wooden main keep sitting at the summit is one of only 12 "Original Keeps" remaining in Japan, a precious heritage conveying the appearance of the Edo period. The castle grounds are maintained as a park, and from the keep, a spectacular view of the Great Seto Bridge...

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Shiwaku Islands, Marugame City

The "Shiwaku Islands" of Marugame City in the Seto Inland Sea consist of 28 large and small islands centered on Honjima, where the history of the "Shiwaku Navy"—a military and technical group that operated Shogunate ships with advanced navigation skills—lives on. Each island retains untouched old townscapes from the Edo period, stone wall villages, and historical shrines and temples, inviting visitors into the depths of history. In recent years, it has also been known as a stage for the Setouchi Triennale, forming a unique cultural sphere where contemporary art melts into quiet island landscapes. Through a boat trip around the...

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Kasashima Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings

The Kasashima District on Honjima is a history-rich area where the old townscape from the Edo to Meiji periods is preserved almost perfectly. Once flourishing as a base for the Shiwaku Navy and a gathering place for "Shiwaku Carpenters" (skilled woodworkers), merchant houses with lattice doors and heavy-built private residences line the narrow, labyrinthine alleys. Stepping inside, a quiet time flows that tells of past prosperity, and you can feel the craftsmen's pride through detailed carvings and architectural styles. Designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, it offers a deep impression to travelers who wish...

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Honjima Island

Honjima, belonging to Marugame City, is a historic island that once flourished as the base of the "Shiwaku Suigan" (Shiwaku Navy) who controlled the Seto Inland Sea. Especially the "Kasashima District" retains an old townscape from the Edo to Meiji periods and is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Walking through labyrinthine alleys and heavy-built houses, the vitality of the sailors of the time seems to be conveyed. Additionally, it serves as a venue for the Setouchi Triennale, and its unique charm lies in the contemporary art melting into the historical scenery. Honjima, where...

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Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya

Jun Teuchi Udon Yoshiya in Marugame City is a famous shop that sticks to "Pure Handmade" (Jun Teuchi), where everything from kneading the flour to cutting is done by craftsmen's hands without using any machinery. The uneven thickness of the noodles, unique to hand-cutting, creates a distinct texture and exquisite tangling with the dashi broth, earning immense support among udon enthusiasts. Open from early morning, it is overflowing with vitality from local regulars and tourists seeking authentic Sanuki Udon. Each bowl, filled with the owner's passion, has a strong wheat aroma despite its simplicity, symbolizing the depth of Kagawa's udon...

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