Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Kagawa
Summary
Kagawa Prefecture is located in the center of Setonaikai National Park, which was the first national park in Japan. Although it is the smallest prefecture in Japan, it has various attractions such as "food", "history" and "culture." In addition, it is a comfortable prefecture that is blessed with a warm climate with less disasters, and is in harmony with convenience and the natural environment. The Setouchi Triennale, a contemporary modern art festival held every three years, is attracting attentions not only from Japan but also from overseas.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by plane
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From Tokyo
Haneda Airport
1 hour 20 minutesTakamatsu Airport
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
4 hours 12 minutesTakamatsu Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Ritsurin Garden
As a national special place of scenic beauty, it conveys the taste of the daimyo garden. You can enjoy "one-step-one-beauty" as the scenery changes step by step, with 6 ponds and 13 artificial hills arranged in detail with Mt. Shiude as the backdrop. It is listed as the highest rated three-star in "Michelin Green Guide Japan" and has also received high acclaim from overseas.
Chichibugahama Beach
If there is no wind during low tide and the water surface does not ruffle, the tide pool will give you a mirror-like view of the sky, just like the "Uyuni Salt-lake" in South America. The beautiful sunset over the calm Seto Inland Sea, which spreads beyond the shallow sandy beach, has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan".
Foods recommended by locals
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Sanuki udon (Kagawa udon noodles)
"Sanuki udon" has been loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture. Its features are the firmness of the glossy noodles and the smooth texture. There are more than 600 udon restaurants in the prefecture, offering unique udon noodles that make use of the blessings of nature, such as wheat, salt; and, outstanding techniques to product soup stock from soy sauce and iriko (dried sardine).
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Honetsukitori (Bone-in chicken)
It is a local gourmet that represents Kagawa prefecture which made by baking chicken bones and thighs, and is popular with a wide range of people from small children to the elderly. There are two types of Honetsukitori: one is juicy and chewy, and the other is soft and easy to eat. Spicy seasoning is one of the features of Honetsukitori.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Kagawa Prefecture is blessed with the sunny weather of the Seto Inland Sea and a mild climate throughout the four seasons that make for an ideal living environment. The prefecture only gets light snowfall, with very little snow in the plains regions.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
41,618 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
9,293 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
646 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
518 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
278 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Vietnam
Nepal
China
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Kagawa Prefecture: 678
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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