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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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10  Kohchi / Kohchi Catle

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

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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.

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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.

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