Takamatsu Travel | Shikoku Mura

| Shikoku Mura. Shikoku Mura Located at the foot of Yashima, Shikoku Mura is known as the 'Shikoku Folk House Museum'. Here, 33 old folk houses from various parts of Shikoku have been relocated to create 'Shikoku Mura'. After being restored to their original state, they display inns and daily necessities from the Edo to the Taisho period, recreating the residential style of ancient Shikoku and serving as a great place to understand Shikoku's traditional culture. Opening Hours: 9:30-17:00 (Closed on Tuesdays) Admission JPY 1600. I still remember the day we went to Yashima was during a typhoon, fortunately, our flight was not canceled. I rushed to Yashima as soon as I got off the plane, only to find that the bus service to the mountain was suspended due to the typhoon, so we decided to visit Shikoku Mura, which was not in our original plan. From a distance, the old folk houses with thatched roofs in Shikoku Mura have a fairy-tale feel amidst the lush greenery, but stepping inside gives a sense of the era. 2【Shikoku Mura Art Gallery】 Inside Shikoku Mura, there is an architectural work by Tadao Ando. Shikoku Mura was an accidental discovery for us. When we walked into the art gallery and saw the concrete architectural style, my husband and I exchanged glances, wondering if it was a work by Tadao Ando? Indeed, it was. 3 【Waraya (Udon Shop)】 Kagawa Prefecture's cuisine is famous for Sanuki Udon. Characteristics of Sanuki Udon include a higher water content during kneading, a chewier texture, and the use of more condiments (ginger, green onions). Waraya is an old udon shop in Shikoku Mura, adhering to the traditional hand-made udon method. Their specialty is 'Kamaage Udon', allowing you to taste the authentic flavor of Sanuki Udon. 4【Yashima-ji Temple】 Yashima-ji Temple was initially built by the master Jianzhen when he traveled to Japan from the east, and later reconstructed at its current location by Kobo Daishi, who studied Buddhism in China. It is the eighty-fourth temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The temple houses an eleven-faced, thousand-armed Kannon sitting statue, which is a national treasure of Japan and was carved by Kobo Daishi himself. 5【Shishi-iwa Observatory】 The observatory behind Yashima-ji Temple offers a view of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea and the scenery of Takamatsu City. It is also a popular spot for locals to enjoy cherry blossoms.