Rotating Tower
Sakaide in Kagawa Prefecture offers a rich blend of spiritual heritage, coastal scenery, and artistic inspiration. Explore Shiromine-ji, the 81st temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, perched on Mt. Shiromine and home to the mausoleum of Emperor Sutoku. Nearby, Kandani Shrine stands as a National Treasure, featuring one of Japan’s oldest shrine buildings dating back to the 9th century. For panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic Seto Ohashi Bridge, visit Cape Osaki or the rotating Seto Ohashi Tower. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum, showcasing serene landscape works by Kaii Higashiyama in a building designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, with sweeping views of the sea. Sakaide is a serene destination where history, nature, and art converge.
