Takamatsu/ Zentsuji/Marugame [Kagawa]
Q. How does Takamatsu function as a capital city of Kagawa?
A. The capital of Kagawa Prefecture , the lively port town of Takamatsu in northern Shikoku serves as the gateway to the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
Q. Does Takamatsu have a ferry port? And if so, why is it an important port?
A. Just a short walk from Takamatsu train station you'll find the ferry port, with regular boats traveling to many of the surrounding islands.
Q. Could you tell us about Ritsurin Koen Park and its features?
A. Ritsurin Koen Park is one of Japan's most beautiful gardens. Beautiful year round, this natural sanctuary is particularly spectacular in the spring for cherry blossom viewing, or in fall to catch vibrant autumn colors.
Q. What is the name of the island, which is famous as an art island?
A. Top day trips include a visit to Japan's art island, Naoshima , which houses a number of modern art museums and installations.
Q. Why can people almost mistake Shodoshima and its surroundings for the Mediterranean?
A. That’s because it has a huge olive park and the surrounding ocean is as beautiful with similar view of small islands.
Q. What is Goshikidai Plateau like?
A. It is a picturesque area where you can enjoy spectacular panoramas and the charm of historic temples.
This chain of five mountains offers striking views of the Seto Inland Sea National Park along highway route 281.
Three of the sacred 88 temples of The Shikoku Henro, or 88 Temple Pilgrimage are located here, including Shiromineji Temple. Shiromineji, counted as a significant temple on the pilgrimage route, houses the tomb of Japanese emperor Sutoku (1119-1164)
Q. Zentsuji City is located in the northwest of Kagawa Prefecture and it is said to be the home of Zentsuji Temple.
Who is the famous monk who was born here?
A. Kobo Daishi (Kukai) was born here. Kobo Daishi was the founder of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage , Japan's most famous pilgrimage route.
Q. What number is labeled for Zentsuji Temple?
A. Zentsuji Temple is temple number 75 out of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage .
Q. How old is the temple?
A. Said to have been built by the revered monk Kobo Daishi over 1,200 years ago, a visit to this temple allows for serene contemplation within spiritual surroundings.
Q. How long is the pilgrimage route?
A. The route follows a 1,200-kilometer loop around the island of Shikoku and takes an average of six weeks to complete on foot.
Q. How different is Goshikidai (five color plateau) from others?
A. The five connected mountain peaks that turn different colors in autumn. The autumnal colors include yellow, red, and green.
One mountain is covered in black rock, and the other appears white as it remains covered in snow for much of the year.
Q. What is one thing which is special about Marugame castle?
A. Marugame Castle is one of only 12 castles in Japan that still retain part of their original structures.
Q. Please tell us more features of the castle.
A. It’s also famous for the surrounding 60-meter tall stone walls, the highest of any castle in Japan.
A moat surrounds the castle and visitors are greeted by the three-tiered keep as they approach the castle's entrance.
Word Focus:
vibrant 色鮮やかな
plateau 山岳、大地
house 〜を収容する
complex 集合地区
vista 眺め、景色
pilgrimage 巡礼
monk 修道士
retain 残す、保存する
moat 要塞
three-tiered 3段の
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