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Zentsuji City in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for the 75th Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage, Zentsuji Temple, a sacred site of Shingon Buddhism. The city blends millennium-old spiritual heritage with modern amenities, offering attractions like Koto Park's cherry blossoms and autumn foliage alongside its religious significance.
Visit the main hall and five-story pagoda of Zentsuji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi. The adjacent Birthplace Hall exhibits artifacts of the master's life, while Koto Park showcases seasonal beauty. Nighttime activities include calligraphy copying or Zen meditation sessions.
Kagawa's famous Sanuki udon shines at local shops like "Waraya". Try olive-fed beef and seabream rice from Seto Inland Sea. For sweets, traditional wasanbon sugar red bean confections are a must.
Take JR Dosan Line from Takamatsu to Zentsuji Station (40 mins). Rent bicycles or walk to central sights; infrequent buses make taxis advisable for outer areas like Koto Park. Driving via Route 32 is convenient, with paid parking near temples.
Best seasons are March-May (cherry blossoms) and October-November (autumn leaves). Summers (June-August) are humid, while winters (December-February) offer serene temple visits with fewer crowds.
Language: Few English menus; temples provide simplified Chinese brochures. Payment: Cash dominates; IC cards/credit cards accepted only at major stores. Internet: Free Wi-Fi at stations/temple gates; weak signals in rural areas. Emergency: Sanuki Citizens Hospital near station (24/7 ER, tel: 0877-62-1111). Etiquette: No food in temple grounds; offer donations in envelopes (300-500 yen).