Ogijima Island

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Where to stay in Ogijima Island

This was my favorite art installation on Ogijima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea. It was part of the art festival held every three years, Setouchi Triennale in 2013.

The gallery Memory Bottle was installed by Mayumi Kuri. Almost 1,000 bottles are on display, all with pictures or small trinkets inside. In her interview she says that she wanted to gather memories of the local people in Ogijima so she set up a collection box, asking people to put their memories in it. The bottles were lit up with lights and had everything from pictures to train tickets.

The gallery is still open even though the next Setouchi Triennale is not until 2016. If you want to see the art during the islands off season, now is the time to go :)

* 40min ferry ride from Takamatsu Port. It is about a 1.5hr flight from Tokyo to Takamatsu.

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Ogishima

Though Ogishima might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benesse House Museum and Lee Ufan Museum.

Ogishima
This was my favorite art installation on Ogijima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea. It was part of the art festival held every three years, Setouchi Triennale in 2013.

The gallery Memory Bottle was installed by Mayumi Kuri. Almost 1,000 bottles are on display, all with pictures or small trinkets inside. In her interview she says that she wanted to gather memories of the local people in Ogijima so she set up a collection box, asking people to put their memories in it. The bottles were lit up with lights and had everything from pictures to train tickets.

The gallery is still open even though the next Setouchi Triennale is not until 2016. If you want to see the art during the islands off season, now is the time to go :)

* 40min ferry ride from Takamatsu Port. It is about a 1.5hr flight from Tokyo to Takamatsu.

Blog post: http://goo.gl/X0DvLJ
More ino: http://goo.gl/gMeS6H

Shiyū-jima District

While Shiyū-jima District isn't home to many top sights, Takamatsu Castle and Kagawa Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shiyū-jima District
JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu
JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu
3.5 out of 5
1-1 Hamanocho, Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Kagawa
The price is $86 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$86
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Takamatsu. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Tick everything you want!
"We booked partially viewed room but somewhat we stayed a room with a view, overlooking the castle park. We stayed a different hotel in Takamatsu earlier of the trip and we felt that we should have stayed here instead. The service are excellent as all staff are trained well. The Superb breakfast! ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
4 out of 5
1-7 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama
The price is $51 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$51
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Our stay
"Great location next to the station. Staff were very friendly. Rooms were small and the hotel was abit tired overall, breakfast was more catered to the japenese pallet."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama, an IHG Hotel
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
15-1 Ekimoto-machi, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama
The price is $40 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$40
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Okayama. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel is directly attached to Okayama Station. It's in a quiet area on the non-busy side of Okayama Station."

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
We offer a relaxing accommodation with breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea from the oceanfront / Takamatsu Kagawa
We offer a relaxing accommodation with breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea from the oceanfront / Takamatsu Kagawa
Takamatsu
Stay at this vacation home in Takamatsu. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Benesse House Museum and Naoshima Ferry Terminal are located ...
We offer a relaxing accommodation with breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea from the oceanfront / Takamatsu Kagawa
Grand Base Takamatsu
Grand Base Takamatsu
3 out of 5
6 9 Uchimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Takamatsu. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Kagawa Museum and Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Super quiet and so close to the mall thence no worry during rainy days in Japan"

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

Grand Base Takamatsu
marugamenoyadosawai
marugamenoyadosawai
3 out of 5
111-2 Kayamachi, Marugame, Kagawa
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Marugame. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Marugame Castle and Marugame ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"子ども達がいるので、多少の大声や泣き声でも周りを気にせず、実家に帰った様に寛げました ホテルだとどうしても他のお客様もいるので、家族だけで過ごす事ができ、気が楽でした! レトロな室内でとても綺麗にされており、布団もフカフカで寝心地がよかったです 連泊かつ子どもの急な汚れ物があったのですが、洗濯機があるので、洗剤を持参して洗濯できたのは助かりました! 困った事があれば連絡すると、フォローしていただけ他事もよかったです! また香川に行ったら利用したいです! 本当にありがとうございました!"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

marugamenoyadosawai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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