2025 Marugame Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Marugame Castle, with its 400-year history, is an iconic symbol of Marugame. It was built over five years by the samurai Ikoma Chikamasa and his son Ikoma Kazumasa. The stone walls, which rise from the moat to the keep, reach a height of 60 meters, the highest in Japan, and are known for their distinctive curves called 'fan slope.' Additionally, Marugame Castle's keep is one of the twelve remaining wooden keeps in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The main store of Honetsukidori is also in Marugame, highly recommended to enjoy after touring the castle.

Introducing some must-visit spots in Kagawa that feel like Cambodia✍🏻 (All photos are from May 2023) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This is "NEW Reoma World" in Kagawa Prefecture. You can take photos that make you feel like you're in Angkor Wat, but it's actually an amusement park🎡 The "Oriental Trip" area in this amusement park feels like you're overseas...! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ The Oriental Trip area is located at the very back of Reoma World👟 The temples that faithfully recreate the Angkor dynasty were amazing...! There is also a huge mosque, and it's hard to believe that this is Japan...🌏 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ There is a big pond in Reoma World, and the sightseeing boat "West Laker" runs there🛥 The 8th to 10th photos are on the side of the pond on the way to Oriental Trip, so you can see them from the West Laker✨ ※ If you want to take photos, I recommend walking instead of taking the sightseeing boat◎ It's about a 5-minute walk🚶🏻 - There is also an amusement park on the huge grounds, so there are plenty of attractions! 🎡 I couldn't go this time due to time constraints, but it looks like it would be fun for a whole day with kids!　　 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 　✍🏻 New Reoma World (as of December 2023) 　NEW Reoma World　📍Address｜40-1 Kurikuma Nishi, Ayauta-cho, Marugame-shi, Kagawa　🕰Opening hours｜10:00-20:00 (Saturdays and Sundays - 21:00)　🎫Admission fee｜Adults ¥2,000　🚐Parking｜Available ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 　#Domestic travel #Kagawa tourism #Photogenic spots #Amusement park #Kagawa trip #besttrip2023

This was my second visit. This time I had Sanuki Mochi Pork Udon. The udon was chewy and delicious, and there were plenty of toppings to choose from. It gets quite crowded on weekends, but if you come early in the morning on a weekday or avoid peak times you can get a quick meal! This is a must-visit restaurant when you're touring the udon areas of Marugame.

Shikoku Aquarium is a next-generation aquarium located in an ocean view overlooking the Seto Inland Sea! ✨ This is a spot where you can encounter the rich water scenery unique to Shikoku☻ The aquariums are also carefully designed, and they look like paintings♡ They are perfect for taking photos! I especially recommend the whirlpool tank and the jellyfish corner🥰 The outdoor area is packed with popular aquarium animals such as dolphins and penguins! You can enjoy the view at your leisure while looking at the Seto Ohashi Bridge, which is unique to this location♪ 📍Access 4 Hamaichiban-cho, Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture (Inside Utazu Rinkai Park) #Kagawa #Aquarium #Shikoku Aquarium

It is the #Japanese white peach production season every summer. In addition to the familiar peaches from Okayama and Yamanashi Prefectures, peaches from other prefectures in Japan are also delicious! I went to #Kagawa Prefecture in ##Shikoku in early July They will be priced for sale according to the quality and size of the picture, about 4kg per case. Because most of the direct sales shops are locals, d peaches are a box of public sun for you to choose, but we must remember to be a public traveler, d peaches to see the hands do not move! After choosing, you can take the whole box to pay for it. Also near the direct sales office, there is also a year-round Kagawa Prefecture Products Store - #讃さん僃场酒店, which sells freshly picked produce of the day. #Japan Summer Travel

Udon restaurant in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku Yoshiya, Handmade Udon Despite being early in the morning, we queued for over an hour. They have a rare option of lukewarm, so I tried that. You can buy toppings with cash even after purchasing the ticket. You can also use PayPay at the ticket machine.

Address: 80-1 Hamamachi, Marugame, Kagawa 763-0022, Japan Getting there: Mimoca is located just a few steps from Marugame Station. Highlights: Inokuma Genichiro (1902-1993) was a leading abstract artist from Marugame. While probably best known for his paintings, Inokuma also produced sculptures and large murals, some of which hang in the Tokyo Imperial Theatre and Ueno Station.a Mimoca's unique building was designed by accomplished Japanese architect Taniguchi Yoshio, who is also responsible for the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tokyo Sea Life Aquarium in Kasai Rinkai Park. Opening hours: 10am to 6pm daily, closed on Monday Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Kagawa is not only about the Seto Inland Sea, but also about the fantasy world "Reoma Resort" which is loved by people from Shikoku and Chugoku. It provides a full range of facilities for entertainment for everyone from children to the elderly, and the accommodation is accompanied by hot springs. It is located in the suburbs of Kagawa Prefecture and is close to the vast mountains, which adds a sense of comfort close to nature. The rooms in the hot spring hotel run by Oedo Onsen Monogatari are super spacious! The bright and comfortable space allows you to relax to your heart's content, and from certain rooms you can overlook "Iinoyama" (Iinoyama), also known as "Sanuki Fuji", and enjoy the superb view of Kagawa. The outdoor hot spring area has beautiful landscaping and high-quality hot springs, which can make all your fatigue disappear without a trace. After enjoying the hot springs, you can have a delicious seasonal meal. It is really a perfect healing journey!

▷New Reoma World A theme park in Kagawa. This theme park has miniature versions of tourist sites around the world, such as buildings modeled after Angkor Wat and famous Chinese buildings. In spring, the flowers bloom and you can enjoy even more beautiful scenery. I recommend going in spring or summer! ▷Recommended points In addition to the world heritage sites, there are many attractions such as roller coasters and Ferris wheels. It was an amusement park that people of all ages can enjoy, whether they are university students or children. There are many types of attractions, so I think you can enjoy it all day without getting bored! Now that you can't travel abroad, I want to just see the buildings and enjoy it! This is a theme park recommended for those people! Please go! #Theme park #Kagawa #Kagawa prefecture #Play to your heart's content at the theme park #Amusement park

Marugame Station This JR Shikoku Yosan Line station is located in Shinmachi, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, and has two platforms and two tracks. Marugame fans are a traditional craft in Marugame, so there were colorful fans on display! Also, as bone-in chicken is a specialty, there were also restaurant maps and other things available. #Kagawa #Summer trip

Marugame Park and Marugame Castle Ichiban-cho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture. About 10 minutes walk from JR Marugame Station. One of Japan's 100 famous castles, it has the tallest stone wall in Japan. It is also known as Kameyama Castle and Horai Castle. The entire castle ruins are designated as a national historic site and are now Kameyama Park. The park is free, but the castle tower costs 200 yen for adults. You have to climb a steep slope to get to the castle tower, but once you reach the top, you can see the city of Marugame and the sea, which will make you feel refreshed. #Kagawa #CastleTour #SummerShortTrip #BreathtakingView

Sanuki Udon In summer, I like refreshing bukkake udon. I went in wondering if it was a semi-self-service or regular restaurant, but they cut and boiled the noodles after I ordered and brought them out! Unfortunately, the self-service oden was out when I went. I'd like to go again. ①Heaping bukkake udon ②Bukkake udon + soft-boiled egg topping 52-2 Torimachi, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture #Gourmet trip #summer trip #Kagawa #summer trip #gourmet trip

[Japan In-depth Park Tour | Western Japan's Largest | Hidden Park NEW REOMA WORLD] #I miss the theme parks in Japan ~~~ They are big and have different characteristics. In addition to famous theme parks like Disney, Universal Studios, Fujikyu, etc., there is actually a park in Western Japan that is less visited by Hong Kong people - New Reoma World. New Reoma World is located in Kagawa Prefecture and is the largest theme park in Western Japan. In addition to rides, there are mascots and parades of street artists Also at night the park will have a different view! There are 2.5 million light bulbs in the park, the largest in the middle of four countries – and a must-see 360-degree 3D projection show! Next time you go to Japan, you might as well consider this park 📍New Reoma World New Reoma World Address: 〒761-2405 40-1 Kurikuma-ni, Ayaka-cho, Maruka, Kagawa Prefecture Access: Take a taxi at Kotohira Railway Okada Station for about 5 minutes #Japan #Shikoku #Takamatsu #Kinhei #Theme Park #Theme Park #Popular Attractions #Japan Attractions #Free Travel #japan #Poor Tour #Shikoku Attractions #Takamatsu Attractions #themepark #newreomaworld #New Reomaworld #I miss #themepark guide #family good places #the night view is super beautiful here #super fun theme parks #parent good places guide

Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan. There are over 900 udon restaurants in it. And there are so many gem-like udon restaurants😋 What's more! They are isolated houses and have murderously short business hours, so planning is geometric💡 So this time, we will introduce restaurants within a 10-minute walk from Marugame Station✨ [Mensho Wataya Marugame Branch] Full volume💯Great value for money! Small and large! The famous meat udon is 580 yen with plenty of meat and noodles. The noodles are also supple and exquisitely smooth❤️ A recommended restaurant that you want to go to every day⭐️ 8:30-14:00 Closed on Sundays ・Half-service type where you carry the noodles yourself and eat them in the store [Matatabi Udon Shop] The thick noodles are gem-like noodles with a slightly sweet taste. The chicken sashimi and self-serve oden are also delicious 😊 18:00-22:00 Closed Wednesday ・Full-service type where you choose from the menu [ICHIRO, the Night Specialty Sanuki Udon Shop] Lots of celebrity autographs. Lots of trivia 😂 Healthy udon with wakame and takana. Fri, Sat, Sun 15:00-23:00 Mon, Tues, Wed 17:00-22:30 Closed Thursday ・Semi-full-service type where you buy a gift certificate When touring Kagawa's udon, we recommend getting an "Udon Passport"! It's packed with information on udon shops and tourist information, and is a stamp rally style♪ Not only that, you can also enjoy discounts just by showing it, win local products, and stay-at-home campaigns. You can get it for free at tourist information centers, airports, roadside stations, and service areas, so be sure to check it out ❤️ #KagawaUdonTour #UdonPilgrimage #Kagawa #MarugameUdonTour #GourmetSummary

Marugame Castle, a National Important Cultural Property A three-story castle built in the city, with stone walls 60 meters high! It is built in four layers, forming a beautiful curve, and is called the "fan slope." As we got closer, the beauty of the stone walls stood out, and we were moved❤️ The castle tower was built in the 16th century, and is still standing as it was at the time⭐️ It is one of the 12 remaining wooden castle towers in Japan. When you go inside, you can see the gaps between the stones and the pillars carved with a hatchet right next to you✨ ・Entry is open until 4pm. ・Open all year round, but be aware that it closes early⚠️ (Admission fee is 400 yen. Pay at the entrance to the castle tower) The Oteichinomon and Ninomon gates are both designated as important cultural properties of Japan, and the castle overlooks the sea, and there are many other sights to see, such as Mikaeri-zaka. Please come and visit♪ 📍Location: Ichiban-cho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture 15 minutes walk from JR Marugame Station🚃 Large free parking available🚗 #MarugameCastle #Kagawa #KagawaTrip #ShikokuTrip #Spring0YenTrip

A long-established specialty store for Kagawa's specialty "bone-in chicken"✨ [Hone-in Chicken Ikkaku Marugame Main Branch] The bone-in chicken is baked in a special pot and has a fragrant aroma. Although it is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, it is spicy the moment you put it in your mouth❤️ The "Oyadori" (1,129 yen) is chewy, while the "Hinadori" (1,001 yen) is soft and juicy⭐️ They are surprisingly small, so you can eat one in one go😋 The Ikkaku way is to eat it by dipping cabbage or rice balls in the fat👍 They do not accept seat reservations, so when I went at 5pm when they start opening in the evening, there was a long line of about 30 people. I was surprised, but the store was spacious and I was able to get a seat in about 10 minutes♪ The "Oyadori" sells out quickly, so I recommend visiting early💡 You can also take it out. 📍Location: 317 Hamamachi, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture 2 minutes walk from JR Marugame Station🚃 Right next to the station♪ 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00 Open all week on weekends Closed on Tuesdays #Kagawa #HonetsukidoriIchizuru #Marugame #MarugameGourmet #KagawaGourmet #Spring0yenTrip

[Nakatsu Banshoen] There are few places like this where you can enjoy so many different things one after another in one garden😊 Nakatsu Banshoen is a feudal garden created by the second lord of the Kyogoku clan, Kyogoku Takatoyo, as a villa⭐️ The magnificent garden was created to resemble Lake Biwa and the Eight Views of Omi. It's about 1 kilometer around. The great thing is that you can enjoy different views at each location! You'll see a landscape of red bridges and ponds, then you'll go through a magnificent torii tunnel and feed ducks and carp. We went in March, so we were able to walk along a path covered in camellia flowers. I think the cherry blossoms are beautiful in April🌸 The pottery museum, which displays painted pottery excavated mainly in Iran and Iraq, and the art museum where collection exhibitions are held are also impressive⭐️ The restaurant where you can eat while looking at the garden without entering the park was also crowded🍴 The fan museum is adjacent, and you can move to the entrance from inside the garden. 📍Location: 763 Nakatsu-cho, Marugame-shi, Kagawa Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed on Wednesdays Large parking available🚗 About 6 minutes by taxi from JR Marugame Station🚃 💰Price per person: 700 yen Museum set 1200 yen (Payment by cash only) There is a 10% discount coupon on the website💡 #Kagawa #Marugame #Nakatsu Banshoen #Kagawa trip #Spring 0 yen trip

[Marugame Plaza Hotel] This mysterious hotel is reasonably priced, yet has a slightly luxurious feel⭐️ The superior single room on the 4th floor was GOOD. The room is quite simple, but the bath and toilet are separate, and the bath has a washing area, giving it a relaxing home-style bath atmosphere. Each room is named after a nearby tourist attraction, such as "Marugame Castle" or "Seto Ohashi Bridge," so you can feel close to it♪ The staff at the front desk and restaurant were very friendly, and when I asked about sightseeing, they spread out a map and gave me a detailed explanation❤️ The breakfast was a hearty Japanese set meal. The free drinks were also nice. The restaurant had a calm atmosphere, with pleasant music playing♪ We went as a couple and booked two single rooms, making for a relaxing trip. I went there in early March, so the cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet, but in spring, the surrounding area becomes a famous cherry blossom spot🌸 It looks like an old business hotel, but it's also recommended for travelers♪ There is also a coin laundry and dryer on-site😊 📍Location: 50-3 Shiokucho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture Free parking, first come first served🚗 ・8 cars in front of the entrance ・13 cars in the second parking lot on the north side of the hotel 5 minutes walk from JR Marugame Station🚃 ・The shopping street continues nearby 💰Price per person: 7,000 yen with breakfast included #Marugame Plaza Hotel #Marugame #Kagawa #Kagawa trip #Hotel review

📍NEW Reoma World Illumination Reoma Light World Reoma Winter Illumination (winter only). Held every year from early November to late February. New shows and illuminations are introduced, making it the most exciting time of the year. Reoma Light World, a 10,000 m2 site. The largest illumination in Chugoku and Shikoku, decorated with about 2.5 million bulbs, attracts families, couples, and people of all ages to its cute world. You can enjoy various ride attractions and entertainment shows at night, which is quite a large scale for a rural amusement park. It is also a recommended spot for families with children. #0 yen trip February 2025

📍Handmade Udon Marugame Watanabe The interior is beautiful. Jazz music is playing in the stylish black interior. It's a good place to take customers. Even with the topping, the noodles are chewy and the soup has a gentle flavor. It was very filling and the price was cheap, so I was satisfied. This time I had the butter kettle and this dish, which is synonymous with Watanabe-san Shrimp Tempura Udon. Crumble the leaves as you go so they don't spill out of the bowl, and float the pieces of the leaves in the soup. The udon also contains plenty of wakame seaweed. The noodles are firm, but unlike Takase's Watanabe-san, which is famous for its extra thick, manly noodles, they are medium thick and shiny. They are delicious and easy to slurp. If you go to Kagawa, please stop by. #0 yen tripFebruary 2025

Marugame is very close to Takamatsu. We took a two-day self-drive trip and checked in at most of the famous spots. The road conditions were good, and although it was New Year's, there were more cars than usual, but we could still find parking lots. The only downside was that most of the attractions were closed. 🗾 Itinerary Overview Day 1⃣️ 👣 Start your day with a bowl of udon for breakfast at a local udon restaurant. 🔍 Udon Iinoya, free parking available 💰 Approx. JPY700–800 per person 👣 Explore Marugame Castle, one of the twelve castles with a castle tower preserved from the Edo period. 🔍 Marugame Castle, free parking 💰 Admission: JPY400 🧴 Round Fan Workshop At the Announcer's Office before the summit, you can buy Marugame Castle souvenirs and make reservations to experience round fan making (JPY1,000/person). If you don't want to participate, you can buy them directly. Each one is exquisite! 🏯 One-Day Castle Lord Experience The Enshu-kaku Villa behind Marugame Castle offers a two-day, one-night castle lord experience for two people. Stay in the castle and experience authentic Japanese culture. The price is JPY1,265,000, and reservations must be submitted in advance on the official website. 👣 See the Seto Ohashi Bridge up close 🔍 Seto Ohashi Bridge Memorial Park, free parking 🏗 Seto Ohashi Tower The entire visit takes 10–15 mins, and tickets are JPY800/adult. You can observe the Seto Ohashi Bridge from various angles at the observation tower. You can also see the Seto Ohashi Bridge Memorial Park. Heating and a cafe are available. 🌉 Seto Ohashi Bridge Memorial Park Free admission. Learn about the construction history, principles, and significance of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. The observation deck is a great place to watch the sunset. Day 2⃣️ 👣 Have a bowl of udon at a restaurant ranked first for Sanuki udon 🔍 Juntedaudon Yoshiya, free parking 💰 Approx. JPY800 per person 👣 Climb to the top of Konpira Shrine, a must-visit for Japanese people in their lifetime It takes about half an hour to drive from Marugame to Konpira Shrine. As one of Japan's famous temples, both Chibi Maruko-chan and Conan have been here! You can buy symbolic yellow good luck charms and zodiac charms here. ⛩️ Climbing to the top of Konpira Shrine requires climbing 1,368 steps to Okunoin. Here, you can find the Tengu amulet, which is only available here! It costs JPY1,000 each, and many elderly people and children can reach the top. If you climb to the top of Konpira Shrine, you will surely succeed next year! ⚠️ Places we didn't visit but are interesting Marugame Museum of Art, Round Fan Museum

I went there early in the morning. There were a lot of people out walking around. It's small, but there's a castle tower, so I'm glad I went. The stone walls are spectacular.

#2月好去地方2025 In Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, Marugame Station is a place full of history and culture. The station was opened in 1889 and has witnessed a century of changes. The station building is beautifully designed and equipped with modern facilities, making passengers feel convenient and comfortable. I also deeply felt the lively atmosphere here. Walking around the station, feeling the weight of history and the enthusiasm of the people, I couldn't help but recall the memories of my journey. Every trip is a baptism of the soul, allowing us to find ourselves in the beautiful scenery. 🌸 #Marugame Station #travel #Japan #railwaytrip #Kagawa

#Domestic Travel Guide Next to the Oedo, the largest theme park in Shikoku, there is a hot spring hotel. This is my third time to experience it. The hot spring is very large, and men and women swap positions in the morning and evening. Especially the open-air hot spring, you can feel different natural scenery, and let the natural wind blow after soaking, it is comfortable. There is also a medicine pool, which says that it is effective for some frozen shoulder and so on. The Japanese-style room I stayed in can accommodate 4 or 5 people, which is relatively ordinary. The food is a little worse than the previous experience. There is a buffet in the morning and evening, and the food is very rich, but it is a bit salty. There are many choices. Now many people who lead groups come here, and the service attitude level has obviously declined. Looking forward to improvement. There are also facilities such as singing karaoke, table tennis, electric, swimming pool, and reading comics. The entertainment facilities are complete, and it is good to come here occasionally to relax.

🇯🇵【Kagawa Prefecture】A must-see is the "Reoma Light World", certified as a Japanese night view heritage site! ✨(^^) The largest theme park in Chugoku and Shikoku(^^) You can enjoy 22 types of attractions and parades, as well as the "Gokko Town" facility where you can experience playing 19 different jobs. We also recommend the "Oriental Trip" which recreates the ruins of Asia, and a stroll through the "Reoma Flower World" where seasonal flowers such as roses in spring and autumn and hydrangeas in early summer bloom. At night, you must see the "Reoma Light World", the largest in Chugoku and Shikoku with 2.5 million bulbs, which won second place in the National Illumination Awards and is certified as a Japanese night view heritage site(^^) #0 yen trip January 2025

The most popular tourist spot in Kagawa! Introducing Konpira-san, a shrine famous for its long stairs that everyone should visit at least once! Konpira-san (Kotohira Shrine) is a shrine located in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, and is officially called "Konpira Shrine (Konpira-gu)". It is one of the most famous shrines in Japan, and is known mainly as a place to pray for safe voyages and prosperity in business. The biggest feature is the "Konpira-san Stone Steps" that you have to climb to worship! There are a total of 1,368 steps, and since the main shrine is at the top of the mountain, you need a lot of physical strength to worship. There are also several small shrines and rest areas along the way, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while worshiping. It has been famous as a famous spot visited by many worshippers since ancient times, so there are many souvenir shops and restaurants on the approach and in the surrounding area, and it is also a lively tourist destination. You can buy udon and sweets cheaply, so it was fun to look for souvenirs! There are many different sweets on sale, but my recommendation is the soft serve ice cream sprinkled with colorful oiri sweets, a specialty of Kagawa Prefecture! It looks cute and has a gentle sweetness that will soothe your tired body! Konpira-san is truly a landmark of Shikoku. If you come to Kagawa, be sure to visit! #DomesticTravelStrategy

🇯🇵Marugame Castle 📍Location: Ichiban-cho, Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, 763-0025 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-16:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Lighting available Marugame Castle, located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, is famous as a "castle of stone walls" with the tallest stone walls in Japan, and the castle tower enshrined in the stone walls is one of the twelve existing castle towers. Marugame Castle is a flatland castle built on a natural hill by Ikoma Chikamasa and his son Kazumasa over a period of five years from 1609. Even now, more than 400 years after its construction, it has not faded and retains its unique stylized beauty in harmony with nature. As it is located on a hill, you can get a panoramic view of Marugame city, and you can enjoy picnics at Kameyama Park. 🧺 #0 yen trip January 2025

Marugame Castle Marugame Castle, located in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture, is also known as Kameyama Castle and Penglai Castle. The stone walls stacked from the moat to the castle tower are 60 meters high, the highest in Japan. The castle tower of Marugame Castle is one of only 12 wooden castle towers left in Japan, and it is also the smallest of the existing castle towers, at only 15 meters high. Naturally, it must be designated as an important national cultural property. It is not easy to climb up the castle tower. It takes some physical strength to go through a series of slopes!