Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture (香川県) is a Japanese prefecture on Shikoku Island. The capital of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu.

History

Kagawa Prefecture, before the Han System was abolished, was known as Sanuki Province. Following the Meiji Restoration’s changes, the province was made part of Ehime Prefecture before Kagawa Prefecture was officially formed in December of 1888.

Region

Located in the Northeast corner of Shikoku, Kagawa is bordered on the west by Ehime Prefecture, on the south by Tokushima Prefecture, the Sanuki Mountains also along the south, and across the Seto Inland Sea, faces Okayama Prefecture. Currently, Kagawa Prefecture is the smallest of Japan’s prefectures, and is relatively narrow, sandwiched in between Shikoku and the sea.

Cities

Cities located in Kagawa Prefecture include the following:

• Higashikagawa
• Mitoyo
• Takamatsu
• Kan’oji
• Sakaide
• Zentsuji
• Marugame
• Sanuki

Districts and Towns

Districts and towns located in Kagawa Prefecture include the following:

• Ayauta District – Ayagawa, Utazu
• Kita District – Miki
• Shozu District – Shodoshima, Tonosho
• Kagawa District – Naoshima
• Nakatado District – Kotohira, Manno, Tadotsu

Attractions

Various attractions located within Kagawa Prefecture include the Kotohira Shrine, Shodo Island, Marugame Castle, Takamatsu Castle, Ritsurin Park, Megijima, and Goshikidai.

External Links

• Official Homepage, Kagawa Prefecture (English)