[Kagawa] Spend a special time with your loved one ♡ 7 Hotels and ryokan with Anniversary Plans

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If you want to get away from your usual daily life and go away, why not enjoy your trip to Kagawa? Kagawa, which is said to be the "gateway to Shikoku", is a town where you can enjoy everything from tourist attractions to local gourmet food, such as "Kotohiragu" and "Ritsurin Park", which are visited by many people from all over the country, and Kagawa's specialty "Sanuki udon".

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For those who want to spend a special time with their loved ones on their trip, we recommend lodgings that offer anniversary plans. Kagawa is full of lodgings that offer anniversary plans that will help you create irreplaceable memories, such as gifts like cakes and bouquets of flowers, special dinners at restaurants with spectacular views, and lodgings that will decorate your room with anniversary decorations. This time, we will introduce 7 hotels and ryokan in Kagawa where you can spend a wonderful anniversary stay.

Asan Kotonami is located in Kotonami, the inner sanctum of the Asan Mountains. The inn is surrounded by nature, including mountains and rivers, and the only sound you can hear is the music of nature. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can enjoy an adult anniversary stay with your loved one. Access is about 30 minutes by free shuttle (reservation required) from JR Kotohira Station.

There are a total of 28 guest rooms. All the rooms have such a lovely atmosphere that it's hard to choose, but we recommend the "twin room with private open-air bath" which is perfect for an anniversary stay. After putting your luggage down, take a deep breath and feel the fresh air outside. The open-air bath in the guest room is filled with hot onsen water, so you can soak in it whenever you like. Enjoy a bath to your heart's content in this luxurious room with an open-air bath.

The "Couple Plan" is available only on weekdays and is recommended for anniversaries. It is a luxurious plan that includes an original Asan Kotonan cocktail at dinner, anniversary photo service, and one hour of free billiards or karaoke. Enjoy a special time together while enjoying seasonal kaiseki and sake.

The hot onsen include a rock bath with a view of the forest, a deep bath, and a riverside bath called "Seseragi" where you can enjoy a reclining bath, as well as two private baths (for a fee) and other bathing facilities. If onsen alone aren't enough for you, why not try a luxurious aroma treatment? Enjoy the ultimate healing time that will relax your body and mind.

About 25 minutes by car from JR Takamatsu Station. "THE CHELSEA BREATH" is based on the concept of "a hotel where you can spend time that will nourish your soul." As it is an all-inclusive hotel, the price of drinks and snacks in the lounge is all included in the price of the room, making it an attractive point that is easy on the wallet. In the calm interior with a modern Japanese taste, you can enjoy a relaxing adult time with your loved one.

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This hotel is recommended for those who are thinking of planning a surprise at their lodging. They have an "Anniversary Plan" with anniversary options such as message plates at dinner and room decorations with balloon letters. There are also other options such as a "Surprise Flower Message" where the message is decorated with rose petals. You may be moved to tears by this wonderful presentation that is sure to become a lifelong memory.

All 33 rooms have different designs, and each one is a high-quality space where you can immerse yourself in a stylish atmosphere. The one and only "Suite Room" (photo) is recommended for special occasions. The room comes with a view bath with a view of the Sanuki Plain! Why not soak in the bath as the sun sets and enjoy an extraordinary time?

For the long-awaited dinner, choose from "Teppan Kaiseki" or "French Kaiseki." Both are themed on "Shikoku Taste Journey," and feature a selection of delicacies carefully selected from the four prefectures of Shikoku. Enjoy an elegant anniversary dinner in a restaurant with a view of the Sanuki sunset unfolding before your eyes.

JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu is located in a great location with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and Takamatsu city. You can enjoy a stay with the "Couple Plan" that includes a whole cake and sparkling wine, perfect for an anniversary. You can toast while looking out at the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea! You're sure to have a wonderful night! It's about a 1-minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station.

The "Royal Suite" is the perfect place to stay on a special day. Located on the 18th floor of the hotel, it is a luxurious room with a view from the window, a spacious 77 square meters, and a bedroom with an "Airweave" mattress. Why not lie down in the high-quality bed and soak in the afterglow of your anniversary?

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One of the hotel's attractions is the extensive selection of restaurants. In addition to course meals, you can enjoy a variety of cuisines, including steak, Chinese, and Japanese. The photo above is of Fiore, a restaurant where you can savor course meals. Each restaurant offers an "anniversary plan" that includes sparkling wine and a bouquet of flowers, so it's a good idea to make a separate reservation for dinner in advance. Enjoy a delicious meal in a perfect location.

Astro is a bar recommended for those who want to relax and enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the Seto Inland Sea. You can also enjoy bar time here after enjoying an anniversary dinner. Enjoy beer or cocktails with your loved ones with the view from the top floor in the background.

"WeBase Takamatsu" is located in the center of Kagawa, and is conveniently located with the shopping street just a minute's walk from the hotel! For anniversaries, we recommend the "Anniversary Dinner Plan" which includes dinner at an Italian restaurant. It includes a taxi transfer to the restaurant, drinks, and a special dessert made by the patissier, so you can enjoy a wonderful dinner time♪ It is about a 5-minute drive from JR Takamatsu Station.

There are a variety of guest rooms available, all with en suite bathrooms and toilets. The photo above shows an "Executive Twin" room with a panoramic view of Takamatsu city. The room size is over 50 square meters! Enjoy an elegant hotel stay in a luxurious room with a mini kitchen and a stylish fully tiled bathroom.

For dinner with the "Anniversary Dinner Plan," enjoy the "Anniversary Share Course" at the seaside restaurant "Micaela." You'll be thrilled by the sumptuous dishes, including fresh seafood carpaccio and ajillo, and domestic beef steak. It's not just the food that makes your anniversary special. The beautiful seascape will also make for a special night with your loved one.

The hotel also pays attention to its breakfast. The menu has a rich lineup of over 50 items, including dishes made with delicious local ingredients and cuisine from around the world, and is an all-you-can-eat colorful feast! Of course, you can also enjoy Kagawa's specialty "Sanuki udon" in a self-service style. Fill your stomach with delicious rice even the day after a special occasion.

Kotohira onsen Kotosankaku (Koto Sankaku) is a 5-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station. ryokan is located in the town in front of the Konpira Shrine. It is conveniently located for sightseeing, about a 5-minute walk from Kompira-san's main approach to the shrine. The recommended plan is the "Happy Anniversary Plan," which includes a cake set and a half bottle of champagne at dinner. The cake set is served in the open-air lounge on the first floor of Hitenkan. Please enjoy an elegant tea time that will warm your heart.

There are a total of 225 guest rooms. Divided into "Sansuikan" and "Hitenkan", you can choose from a variety of rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms. This photo shows a "Luxury Twin Room with Open-Air Bath" in "Sansuikan". You can see Konpira-san from the guest room! Why not enjoy the view of Konpira-san from a high vantage point and talk about your travel memories with your loved ones?

For dinner, enjoy a kaiseki dinner featuring seasonal dishes made with local ingredients. The wide range of dishes includes not only seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, but also from Sanuki's villages to desserts. Please enjoy every last bite while sharing your meal impressions with your partner, along with the champagne that comes with the plan's special offer.

onsen at "Sansuikan" and "Hitenkan" have different themes. At "Sansuikan", you can soak in the large public onsen "Konpira no Yu and Kabuki no Yu" which are equipped with a variety of baths. At "Hitenkan", there is a luxurious observation bath exclusively for guests staying at the Hitenkan where you can enjoy onsen while looking at the magnificent scenery of Shikoku. Relax in the hot water and enjoy a luxurious moment.

Konpira onsen Yumoto Yachiyo is about a 7-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station. It was founded in 1725! It is a long-established ryokan that has a long history of 15 generations. The interior of the building is a calm space that combines the charm of a long-established inn with modern design. Even if you have a lot of luggage, they also offer a convenient service for guests who call the inn when they arrive at the station and can arrange for a pick-up service.

We recommend the "Special Room with a Designer's Semi-Open-Air Bath" designed by a master craftsman. You'll feel like you're truly relaxing surrounded by the scent of tatami mats and wood. In the "Premium Japanese-Western Room" shown in the photo, you can also in-room dining. There is also an "Anniversary Plan" that includes sparkling wine and shortcake with dinner, so you can enjoy your anniversary in your room♪

For dinner, you can choose from a wide variety of kaiseki cuisine. All of the kaiseki dishes are made with plenty of seasonal ingredients from Shikoku. The "Shiosai Kaiseki" in particular is a gorgeous kaiseki course where you can enjoy seasonal fish from the Seto Inland Sea and teppanyaki beef from the prefecture. Enjoy a wide variety of fresh seafood and meat dishes that you probably wouldn't be able to experience in your daily life!

In addition to the large public bath and rooftop open-air bath, which were renovated in 2022, you can also enjoy onsen hot springs in the designer private baths (reservations required, for a fee). The photo above shows the "Fukufune Private Bath, Designed by a Master Craftsman." Once you soak in the bath, which conveys the warmth of wood and has a relaxing design, the fatigue of your trip will surely fly away.

It takes about 35 minutes by ferry from Takamatsu Port to Tonosho Port, and then 35 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from Tonosho Port. Bay Resort Hotel Shodoshima is a resort hotel located on Shodoshima, which has a mild climate and is surrounded by lush nature. Sightseeing in the olive fields and Angel Road, which has a legend of happiness, will surely be a wonderful memory for your anniversary stay.

Of course, all of the hotel's guest rooms have ocean views! The photo above shows a "semi-suite room" on the top floor, which has a luxurious atmosphere with a canopy. Outside the window, you can see the beautiful ocean that is unique to Shodoshima. Open the window and feel the pleasant sea breeze on your skin.

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For the long-awaited dinner, choose from a kaiseki meal or the Olive Buffet, where you can enjoy olive oil fondue. At the Olive Buffet, you can enjoy local dishes such as Shodoshima's specialty hand-pulled somen noodles and hishio pudding made with Shodoshima soy sauce. There is also an Anniversary Plan, which includes one drink and cake at dinner, so you're sure to have a fantastic night with this luxurious menu!

For hot onsen, head to the large open-air bath with a view, where you can enjoy the private hot spring "Shodoshima onsen" that is pumped up from about 1600m underground to the 12th floor, the top floor. If you want to spend some relaxing time with your loved ones, we also recommend the five private open-air baths (fee required) overlooking the sea. Soaking in the high-quality hot onsen with the beautiful scenery of Shodoshima as a backdrop is sure to satisfy your soul.

Shikoku is full of charms that are different from those of Honshu. This time, we introduced accommodations in Kagawa which connects Honshu and Shikoku, that offer anniversary plans. On your next holiday, why not plan a trip to enjoy a special day with your loved one? We hope you will have a wonderful and memorable time.