02/10/2025
In the Shikoku region I visited Takamatsu and in Chugoku I visited Shimonoseki. Takamatsu is the largest city on the island of Shikoku, known for its noodles, it’s also called the “Udon Kingdom.”
Shimonoseki is at the gateway to Kyushu and famous for Fugu (pufferfish). Highlights in Takamatsu were Ritsurin Garden and Takamatsu Castle. Highlights in Shimonoseki were the observatory at Kaikyo Ume Tower, and Kanmon Bridge. I hope to return to Shikoku one day and see more of the island.
Photos:
1. Street car in Takamatsu.
2. Takamatsu Castle.
3. Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu.
4. Takamatsu city.
5. Ritsurin Garden, Takamatsu.
6. Kaikyo Ume Tower, Shimonoseki.
7. Observatory, Kaikyo Ume Tower.
8. Akama Shrine, Shimonoseki.
9. Shimonoseki.
10. Kaikyo Ume Tower.
11. Kanmon Bridge.
12. Shimonoseki market at the marina.
13. Kanmon Bridge.
14. Kaikyo Ume Tower at night.
