Celebration of Culture and Dance at Sanuki Takamatsu Festival

Every year from August 12 to 14, Takamatsu celebrates its biggest summer festival, the Sanuki Takamatsu Festival. “Sanuki” is the prefecture’s old name and is closely associated with Takamatsu’s famed noodles, “Sanuki Udon”.

The 1,368 Step Pilgrimage Climb of Konpira-san

Located in Shikoku’s Kagawa Prefecture, Konpira­san, formally known as Kotohira Shrine, is renowned for its challenging 1,368 step climb that tests pilgrims’ endurance and determination.