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Kagawa Prefecture (香川県) is a prefecture of Japan on the island of Shikoku. Kagawa Prefecture has a population of roughly a million people (2011 estimate). Its capital is the city of Takamatsu.

Kagawa Prefecture is bordered by Tokoshima Prefecture to the south and Ehime Prefecture to the west. It covers 1,861.7 sq km of the northeastern coast of the island facing the Seto Inland Sea, across which lies Okayama Prefecture in Honshu. In terms of size, it is the smallest prefecture in Japan.


The coast of Kagawa Prefecture from the Benesse Art Site in Naoshima
The coast of Kagawa Prefecture from the Benesse Art Site in Naoshima
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Kagawa Prefecture was formerly known as Sanuki Province. It was created during the Meiji Restoration of 1871 which abolished changed the provincial administrative division (called the han system) of Japan to one based on prefectures.

Planning your trip to Kagawa Prefecture

You can reach Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture by taking the train from Honshu island.


Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture
Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture
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Cities of Kagawa Prefecture

  1. Takamatsu - capital
  2. Higashikagawa
  3. Kanonji
  4. Marugame
  5. Mitoyo
  6. Sakaide
  7. Sanuki
  8. Zentsuji

Tourist Attractions of Kagawa Prefecture

  1. Marugame Castle
  2. Ritsurin Garden
  3. Shodoshima Island

Japan Travel Guide


Planning a vacation in Japan?

Hello and thanks for visiting my Japan Travel Guide!

Japan is a country of astounding contrast and beauty. With this website, I want to take you on an armchair journey to explore it from length to length, visiting every prefecture, every city, to admire all the sights - and doing so from the comfort of home. Whether you are viewing this website as preparation for a visit to Japan, or simply browsing it for fun, I hope you will derive lots of viewing pleasure.

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