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Temple 79 of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Sacred Place…

A daimyo stroll garden built in 1688 by the second Marugame lord Kyogoku Takatoyo, modeled on the Eight Views of his ancestral Omi Province; tidal waters of the Seto Inland Sea feed its pond, and ancient pines, plums, and cherries preserve the essence of early-Edo daimyo garden design.

One of Japan's twelve remaining original castle ke…

A 421-meter cone straddling Marugame and Sakaide, its perfect shape earning it the name 'Sanuki Fuji'; counted among the Seven Fujis of Sanuki and selected for the New 100 Famous Mountains, its summit commands sweeping views over the Sanuki plain and inland sea.

The home of Marugame uchiwa round fans — a nationally designated traditional craft with about 90% of Japan's market share; developed as souvenirs for Kotohira pilgrims in the Edo era, the museum offers live demonstrations and hands-on fan-making workshops.