

8 Kagawa / Zentsuji Temple
The great monk Kukai was born at this temple, and while gazing at the scenery of Sanuki, he dreamed of spreading Buddhism throughout Japan.

8 Kagawa / Konpira Shrine
There are 785 stone steps from the temple town to the main shrine, offering a spectacular view of the Sanuki Plain. For those with more stamina, there are 1,368 steps to the inner shrine.

9 Ehime / Tenshoh-en Garden in Uwajima City
This Japanese garden is a national scenic spot and is part of the "Hamagoten", which was built by Munetoshi Date of the Uwajima clan by reclaiming the sea.

9 Ehime / Dogo Onsen
Dogo Onsen is said to be one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, and is mentioned in Manyoshu No 1. It also appears in Soseki Natsume's novel "Botchan".

10 Kohchi / Katsura hama
Ryoma Sakamoto was one of the leading figures in the modernization of Japan. He thought about the future of Japan on this beach.

10 Kohchi / Kohchi Catle
Kochi Castle has a castle tower built in the Edo period, Honmaru Goten and Otemon.

11 Tokushima / Awa Kokubunji Temple
It is one of the 66 provincial temples built in Japan by Emperor Shomu in 741 as a prayer for peace throughout the country. The stonework in its garden is an unparalleled masterpiece.

11 Tokushima / Otsuka Meuseum of Art, Naruto City
An art museum with a total floor area of 29,412 square meters, centered on reproductions on ceramic panels, lined with masterpieces from all over the world.