Knowra Kagawa Prefecture Kagawa Prefecture Kagawa is a prefecture in northeastern Shikoku, Japan, and the country’s smallest prefecture by area. Its capital is Takamatsu, and it is especially known for Sanuki udon.
Sanuki udon : A thick, chewy wheat noodle traditionally made and served in Kagawa, Japan. Kagawa’s signature noodle dish is central to its identity and food tourism.
Shikoku : The smallest of Japan’s four main islands, divided into four prefectures. Kagawa occupies Shikoku’s northeastern corner.
Abolition of the han system : The 1871 Meiji-era reform that replaced Japan’s feudal domains with prefectures. The reform began the administrative changes that produced modern Kagawa.
Tokushima Prefecture : A prefecture in eastern Shikoku, with Tokushima City as its capital. It borders Kagawa to the south and shares regional transport and cultural ties.
Ritsurin Garden : A historic Japanese landscape garden in Takamatsu, known for ponds, pine trees, and views of Mount Shiun. This celebrated garden is one of Takamatsu’s defining cultural attractions.
Takamatsu : The capital city of Kagawa Prefecture and a major port on the Seto Inland Sea. The city is Kagawa’s administrative center and principal urban hub.
Kagawa Prefecture history : The sequence of administrative changes and historical developments in the area now called Kagawa Prefecture. Its mergers and boundary changes explain the prefecture’s modern shape.
Kagawa University : A national university headquartered in Takamatsu, Japan. The university is a major educational and research institution within the prefecture.
Naoshima : An island in the Seto Inland Sea known for contemporary art museums and architecture. Kagawa administers Naoshima, whose art destinations draw visitors across the prefecture.
Seto Inland Sea : A shallow sea in western Japan, bordered by Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and dotted with islands. Its islands and sheltered coast define much of Kagawa’s northern geography.
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