Kagawa: Local Udon Hopping Experience
Unlike typical food tours with fixed menus, this experience lets you explore Kagawa’s udon culture in a flexible and personal way. Based on your preferences, your guide will take you to selected local udon shops within easy walking distance, allowing you to visit multiple spots in a short time. The tour includes a food allowance (JPY 1,000 per restaurant), so you can freely choose what to try while comparing different styles and flavors. Kagawa is known as Japan’s “Udon Prefecture,” where locals often visit multiple shops in one outing—this tour brings that authentic habit to life. You’ll experience udon the way locals do, from quick dining to discovering hidden neighborhood spots. With a small group and relaxed pace, you can enjoy not only great food but also local insights beyond guidebooks. Whether it’s your first time or a return visit, this tour offers a memorable taste of everyday life in Kagawa.
Your experience
Stop 1
Kagawa Prefecture, located in northeastern Shikoku, is widely known as Japan’s “Udon Prefecture.” This reputation comes not only from its high number of udon restaurants, but also from the deep connection between locals and their daily bowl of noodles. In Kagawa, udon is more than a meal—it is part of everyday life, and it is common to visit multiple shops to compare taste and texture. Sanuki udon is known for its firm, chewy noodles and simple yet flavorful broth made from ingredients such as dried sardines and kelp. This simplicity allows each shop to develop its own unique style, creating a culture of “udon hopping.” Many shops follow a casual, self-service style, reflecting the region’s practical food culture. While seafood and seasonal ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea also play a role, udon remains the true symbol of Kagawa’s food culture.
What’s included
- Food allowance (JPY 1,000 per restaurant, total JPY 2,000)
- Local guide
- Visits to 2 udon restaurants
Not included
- Additional food and drinks beyond the provided allowance
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting and pickup
If you select the Kotohira option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Kotohira Store. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Marugame option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Omiyage-dokoro Marugame Store. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Sakaide option, the meeting point is in front of Seven-Eleven Kiosk Sakaide Station Store. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Takamatsu Port option, the meeting point is in front of the Takamatsu Station Police Box. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
If you select the Takamatsu Kawaramachi option, the meeting point is in front of Lawson Takamatsu Kawaramachi Store. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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