Yashima Area, Takamatsu City

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The Yashima area in northeastern Takamatsu City is a tourist spot where history and spectacular views intersect, centered on a lava plateau jutting into the Seto Inland Sea. Known as an ancient battlefield of the Genpei War, historical sites evoking romance of the past are scattered throughout. The summit area is designated as part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and the view from the "Shishi-no-Reigan" observatory is the epitome of archipelago beauty with islands floating in a calm sea. Various cultural facilities are available, including "Yashima-ji," the 84th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and a rare mountaintop aquarium. The path from the foot to the summit was once a road of faith, and through strolling, you can simultaneously experience Japan's deep history and natural beauty.

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Yashima Area, Takamatsu City

Address: Yashimahigashimachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Website: https://www.art-takamatsu.com/jp/
Operator: Takamatsu Convention & Visitors Bureau

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