by Manon Mathieu | Dec 18, 2025 | Activities
A day trip to Naoshima from Kotohira is the easiest way to trade screens for sea air and world class art. Just across the Seto Inland Sea, the island links quiet beaches, contemporary museums by Tadao Ando, and village lanes where art lives inside traditional houses....
by Manon Mathieu | Dec 4, 2025 | Activities
A day trip to Iya Valley from Kotohira is one of the most rewarding ways to discover a different side of Shikoku — a place where dramatic gorges, forested slopes and riverside villages coexist with historic sights and well-maintained tourist routes. Just a short...
by Manon Mathieu | Dec 1, 2025 | Activities
Kabuki theatre in Kotohira is a must for your stay at Kotori. Kanamaruza, also called the Former Konpira Grand Theatre, is Japan’s oldest working playhouse. It’s a rare place where you can walk the tatami, duck under the stage, and see how everything still runs...
by Manon Mathieu | Nov 25, 2025 | Activities
Kotohira-gu shrine is the heart of Kotohira and the reason many travelers fall in love with this little town in Kagawa. The climb starts on Omotesando, then winds through gates, lantern alleys, forest paths, and quiet courtyards until the shrine opens with sweeping...
by Manon Mathieu | Nov 18, 2025 | Information
Kotohira is usually known for its long stairway to Kompira-san. But living here for a few months taught me something else: the town has a surprisingly rich cultural scene. Between remote-work sessions, cafe stops, and evening walks on Omotesandō, I found myself...
