神戸から高松フェリー旅｜うどん県で金刀比羅宮・栗林公園・仏生山温泉

神戸から高松フェリー旅｜うどん県で金刀比羅宮・栗林公園・仏生山温泉

Hi there, travel addicts! I’m heading from Kobe City
to Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture. It’s my first time in Shikoku,
and I’m way too excited. And the fact I get to take a ferry?
That makes it even more exciting. First stop—getting from Sannomiya Station
to the ferry terminal. I could walk, but it’s July
and way too hot. So I’m taking the bus. A comfy bus ride later—
I got there in just 10 minutes. I booked the ticket
online in advance. One-way fare: 1,890 yen.
Nice and easy on the wallet. That’s less than half the price
of trains or buses! What’s with that weird cat drawing? Anyway—super glad it’s sunny.
Even if I’m melting a bit. The ferry stops at Shodoshima Island
before heading to Takamatsu. That thrill you get
when stepping onto a ferry—love it. Whoa, it’s beautiful!
Brand-new ship from 2022. Everything looks so shiny.
Hard not to feel pumped. Piano music’s playing,
and it sets the mood. Well… it’s automated. LOL Up ahead—premium seats.
Too fancy for a broke guy like me. I’m on a budget,
so I chose the free seating. Oh nice! Tatami floor.
I can lie down and chill. Time to stretch out my legs—
sorry about the foot smell. Dropped my damn heavy bag—
time to explore the ship. Bye for now, Kobe.
Hope we meet again someday! Whoa—grass deck?
That’s fancy for a ferry! There it is again—
that weird cat. Haha Maybe it’s the ship’s
mascot or something? I’ll be cruising for 5 hours
with this space-cat-looking thing. Ahead of me is Akashi Kaikyo Bridge—
Japan’s longest suspension bridge! It’s pretty at night,
but daytime hits different. You can really feel the scale
when you see it in daylight. Kobe’s definitely a port town—
so many ships passing by. Ferry travel really is the best. The sun’s blazing…
and it feels amazing! Okay, I lied.
It was so hot out there I thought I’d die. Better to stay inside
and just sit still in the AC. I tend to pick mentaiko (spicy cod roe),
but I always come back to tuna mayo. Even when I stray,
I always come back to tuna mayo. The ferry’s got a surprisingly stylish
little shop on board. They’ve got tons of udon—
so many kinds to choose from! Really want to…
but I’ll wait. I want my first udon
to be in Takamatsu itself. Pretty sure my stomach
will thank me for that. Maybe. I know it’s a weird thing to care about,
but it just feels right. People collect Goshuin (temple stamps),
but ferry stamps are a thing too! Apparently, there are around
320 different ones. Whoa. They’re even selling postcards.
Pretty cute stuff, actually. I like this one!
Love the way it’s drawn. I just got an idea! Almost every ferry has
a stamp station somewhere onboard. Stamped it right onto
the postcard. Then I’ll drop it in a mailbox
somewhere along the trip. Not gonna lie—
kinda proud of this idea. Just hoping the ink pad
isn’t all dried out. Stamp pads everywhere
always seem kind of dry. Look at that—
perfectly stamped! Feels good
when it stamps just right. Alright then—time to celebrate
with a drink! To everyone watching YouTube
while drinking beer at home— Cheers! Beer at sea tastes
800 times better than on land. (My research) Recently obsessed with
“Tough Gummy” This chew… it’s on another level. Perfect for a good jaw workout. Just the right sweetness—
and a refreshing tang. As tough as
a well-worn nipple. Wanna know who
this postcard’s for? Of course—to myself!
Who else? I mean, I don’t have a girlfriend…
or even friends, really. LOL How do I even write
a letter to myself? LOL Three hours after departure,
we finally see Shodoshima Island. Population: around 12,500.
Famous for olives. Apparently, about 90% of Japan’s olives
are grown right here. Is it just me,
or does it smell like olives? The Jumbo Ferry theme song
is playing onboard. The Sunflower song’s great too,
but this one’s another classic. Both songs just get stuck
in your head, right? Can’t help but hum it… ♪ Jumbo Ferry ~ Wait a sec… That cat’s here too?! LOL They’re pushing the cat so hard—
of course I had to get both in the shot. LOL Goodbye, Shodoshima Island! I’ll be back in two days.
Wait for me! Well then, since I’ve got
nothing else to do… Time to patrol the ferry.
Security duty. I don’t even want it…
So why am I doing this?! LOL There goes my money again…
straight down the drain. 1:00 PM—arrived at Takamatsu Port! The sea was calm,
and I didn’t get seasick at all. A free shuttle Bus to Takamatsu Station.
So helpful. Thanks, Jumbo Ferry “Aoi”!
You were awesome. After a 10-minute ride, We arrived at Takamatsu Station! First time in Kagawa!
So happy to be here! Even the station itself
seems to be smiling! Takamatsu’s way more urban
than I expected. That 151-meter building—
apparently the tallest in Shikoku. There’s a huge pond
right in front of the station. And it’s seawater!
Didn’t see that coming! That’s why the tide comes and goes—
and sea creatures live here too. Alright, time to ditch this ridiculously heavy bag
and go eat some udon! Ahhh, I can’t wait for udon! Honestly, I pretty much came to Takamatsu
just to eat udon. By the way, this city is spotless. I haven’t seen a single piece of trash! I googled it,
and this place came up as a top pick. Even the vibe says,
“delicious udon inside!” But their opening hour is oddly specific—
9:38 AM. Why?! LOL The moment I stepped inside,
the aroma of dashi hit me. Amazing! They’ve got small, medium, and large…
but how big is each one? No idea, so I just ordered
a “small” ontama bukkake udon. This noodle has real heft to it. Just holding it with chopsticks,
I can feel how chewy it is. Delicious! What’s with this crazy udon chewiness?! It’s totally different from regular udon—
the texture’s on another level. And the broth… absolute perfection. Simple, yet deeply flavorful udon. The bounce of these noodles is wild—
they fight back against my molars! Honestly,
it’s as tough as my favorite gummies. LOL It’s so good, I can’t stop eating! Man, I’m genuinely happy right now.
So this is real Kagawa udon! This is worth taking a ferry for. I could’ve handled a large, honestly. Just a 3-minute walk
from Takamatsu Station. Now I’m at Takamatsu Castle Ruins—Tamamo Park. This used to be the Matsudaira clan’s castle,
now it’s a park. There are about a thousand pine trees here—
honestly breathtaking. Apparently, Takamatsu is famous for pine bonsai.
I didn’t know that! Perfect size.
Kinda want one on my desk now. Wow, even a beginner can tell—
this one’s got real presence! Found a beautiful Japanese garden. Why does this place feel so comforting?
Like grandma’s house. It was so pretty,
I tried to get a thumbnail shot… …but the shot came out totally blurry! And look at me, acting all confident
like I nailed the shot. Man, what an idiot. Apparently, the moat at Takamatsu Castle
is filled with seawater. That’s why you’ll see sea bream
and fugu (pufferfish) swimming around. Look, there are sea bream everywhere! I always thought moats were for koi carp,
so this feels a bit strange. There’s a capsule toy for fish food!?
Let’s give it a try! Alright, here we go! They’re really chowing down. Honestly, you chubby guys
look tastier than the food! LOL Too bad you can’t see his face through the mosaic,
but he’s smiling. I think this guy really enjoyed the feeding. LOL Gift shop at the station. No surprise—this is “Udon Prefecture,”
so everything’s udon-themed. Who knew there were this many types of udon? I grabbed an “Udon Map”
at the tourist info center. Wow, there are
so many places just around here! Apparently, there are
over 700 udon shops in Kagawa Prefecture. No wonder they call this place
“Udon Prefecture.” I came to a shop
right in front of Takamatsu Station. Alright, what should I eat next…? Ordered the “bukkake beef udon.” It’s so hot today,
I don’t really want hot udon. Added some tempura chikuwa, too. With beef, grated daikon, and lemon—
looks so refreshing. Freshly fried chikuwa. Wow, these noodles
look super chewy too. My second bowl of udon today—
still amazing! It’s chewy and springy
at the same time. This sweet and savory beef
is out of this world! It’d be awesome on rice, too. Man, this is so good!
I’m glad I came to Takamatsu! But the tempura chikuwa
really surprised me. It’s just unbelievably good. Thick, fluffy—perfection. Honestly,
I was more impressed by this than the udon. Why is it so good!? It’s nothing like the chikuwa
I usually eat. Maybe they use different fish? Never thought I’d be more moved by chikuwa
than by udon. What a twist! I feel like I could eat udon
for all three meals every day. So many varieties—
I’d never get bored. Let me say it again—
I’m so glad I came to Takamatsu! Now that I’m full of udon,
time to wander around town. The shopping arcade is
2.7 km long—the longest in Japan! What blew my mind is that
a train runs right through the arcade! Alright, heading to my hotel. Here’s the hotel for tonight. Wait a sec—
that guy from the ferry is here too! LOL This one’s huge!
Maybe she’s the mom cat of all the others? The same cat from the ferry
is here at the hotel too! What are the odds? Staying two nights in a dorm. It’s super clean! And surprisingly spacious! Amenities are self-serve,
right next to reception. There’s a shower and
a washer-dryer, too. Still full of udon,
so I’ll skip dinner tonight. Time to start a solo party in the lounge! Found a super tasty-looking
uni (sea urchin)-flavored snack! Looking around the party room—
there’s that cat again! LOL Here! And it’s signed
by the cat’s creator! A toast to artist
Kenji Yanobe! Whoa, this is delicious! Once you start eating these,
you just can’t stop. When I travel,
I always go for the big-size drinks. I mean, I always end up drinking a lot anyway. I calculate the price per 100ml
and pick the better deal. If you see someone staring
at the shelf deep in thought,
that’s probably me. Please don’t disturb—
I’m doing serious math. But the bigger bottles
are harder to carry around. How do other people handle
the hydration issue while traveling? Also… I bought this postcard. With how much this cat keeps following me,
I had no choice. Today, I’m heading to “Konpira-san”
(Kotohiragu Shrine)—a place I’ve always wanted to visit. But first—
let’s fuel up. Convenience store food was an option,
but hey, I’d rather have udon. So I’m heading to a shop
that opens at 5 AM. Established in 1975—
a proper old-school place. You pour the dashi broth yourself. Today’s pick:
kitsune udon and eggplant tempura. That fluffy Aburaage (fried tofu) looks amazing! And that broth color—beautiful. Travel makes you vitamin-deficient,
so eggplant helps balance that out. That’s one thick slice of Aburaage. So good!! Sweet and juicy—
I swear, this might knock me out! I’ve been thinking this since yesterday… The toppings are insanely good—
sometimes even better than the noodles. Today’s noodles are softer,
with a gentle chew. Perfect for a morning stomach. A dash of soy sauce
on the eggplant tempura—delicious. It’s 5 AM,
but people keep coming one after another. Looks like this is a go-to breakfast spot
for the locals. Ahh, this dashi is amazing—
it soaks into your soul. Light Kansai-style broth.
Totally drinkable. I’ll be sweating buckets today,
so I’m finishing every drop. Yet another incredible bowl of udon.
Pure happiness. (Excuse me while I remove green onion from my teeth.) Taking the 6 AM train
toward Konpira-san. They’re still using the old metal ticket punch!
Didn’t expect that. Got a bit teary
from the nostalgia. The Kotoden train cars
are so retro and charming. I love this creamy beige color! Heading for Kotoden-Kotohira. This retro ceiling fan
is pretty nice, too. About an hour to the final stop—
Kotoden-Kotohira Station. The local train vibes are the best. The local train vibes are the best. Rice fields and the sound of clacking tracks…
it really soothes the soul. A comfy one-hour ride.
Thank you, Kotoden. Right outside the station,
a giant torii gate welcomed me. A retro little shop
with a great atmosphere. From the side—so thin!
How does this even work inside? And this sign makes it super clear
which way to go. What a lovely ryokan. When will I ever be able
to stay at a place like this? Found a Pokémon manhole cover! This is the entrance to the Konpira-san
main approach. They had a bunch of rental walking sticks
lined up here. Wait… do I need one too?
Now I’m worried. Ah, there it is—
the first staircase! From here to the main shrine,
there are 785 stone steps. Alright, let’s do this! It’s still early morning,
so all the shops are closed. Still early in the climb—
I’m totally fine. The incline suddenly gets steeper here… 70 steps in. Steps, flat ground, steps, flat ground.
That helps a lot. This thoughtful design is appreciated! But around the 100-step mark,
I’m starting to feel it… Still a long way to go. Can’t imagine being the mail carrier
who comes all the way up here. Wait—I just got an idea! Let’s lighten my backpack a bit… This should make it easier to climb. Two postcards = 6 grams. Somehow I feel lighter. LOL Alright, let’s go! Looks like I’m just strolling,
but this is my max pace. If I go any faster,
I’ll be gasping in no time. I heard “the Konpira steps are hell”
and totally panicked. So before the trip,
I actually trained my legs at the gym. That’s what a true travel professional does. LOL And yet… My quads and hamstrings
are already screaming. Meanwhile, the sun behind me
is roasting my back at 6,000°C. It’s mid-July.
Clearly the wrong season to come. Made it to the Daimon gate. Once I pass through here,
I’ll be inside Kotohira Shrine grounds. It feels like the real visit
starts here. A row of magnificent stone lanterns. The path is flat for a while.
In spring, it turns into a tunnel of cherry blossoms. “Once in your life, visit Konpira-san.” Back in the Edo period (1603–1868),
that’s what people used to say. The trip was so tough,
some people sent their dogs to pray for them. Seriously. Oh, look!
There’s a horse over here! Such a sweet face—
my leg pain just disappeared. Shooting scenes like this—
the ones nobody asked for—is why I’m twice as tired. LOL Okay, quick break… Really regretting
not bringing any water… About an hour since I started climbing—
and I finally made it! I did it!! The shrine is majestic and solemn.
It’s absolutely stunning. Now I understand why
so many people come here. Even the roof carvings
are incredibly detailed. While I was busy filming,
this sign caught my eye— “The Main Shrine is this way →” Wait, there’s more!? No wonder I missed it—
it was hidden by trees… They even have fancy benches here.
Anyone would think it’s the goal! I even took a thumbnail photo… LOL Alright, regrouping.
Let’s head for the Main Shrine. “Just a little more—133 steps to go.” Whoa—what is this angle!? The final stretch is the steepest!? It’s hard to tell on video, but— in real life,
it’s seriously like this. To put it simply:
if you fall, you die. I can’t stop sweating… My shirt looks like
a map of North America… Did the stairs…
get longer while I looked down? Why does it feel like I’m not getting anywhere? LOL I finally made it!!! And this is exactly
how I’m feeling right now— That was seriously tough—
but this sense of achievement is unreal. No mistake this time—
this is definitely the Main Shrine! The massive tree standing guard
over the shrine is awe-inspiring. Time to thank the gods
for getting me here safely. How old must that tree be? I feel like I’m getting some power from it. The view of the town from up here
is absolutely stunning. It was tough…
but I’m really glad I came. Got a charm for safe travels. Apparently, there’s another shrine
even further ahead—called “Oku-sha.” It’s another 583 steps…
from here. Both my body and soul
are already at their limits. Nope. So… I’m heading back! Time to wash off all this sweat
in a nice hot spring! I knew I’d be drenched,
so I brought a full change of clothes. A true travel pro—just like me—
never forgets a spare pair of underwear. LOL Next stop: Busshozan. An unmanned station… Guess I just put my ticket
in here, right? Such a charming little town. This irrigation canal reminds me
of a painful childhood memory. I fell in—with my bike—
and broke my front teeth. LOL Out of nowhere,
a modern hot spring appears in the fields. Alright, time to wash off the journey! The lobby looks like
a designer hotel—stunning. Even the courtyard is lovely. There’s an open-air bath too.
The water was perfect! After the bath,
nothing beats a fruit milk. Gotta get those vitamins—
sunburn care is important! Fruit juice: 1% So here’s to 1% fruit juice!
Cheers! By the way, the hot spring here
is supposed to be good for muscle and joint pain. Clearly, it’s made for people
who just climbed Konpira-san. Craving something other than udon,
so I went with curry. Looks delicious! Just like the building,
this curry is a bit fancy. Loaded with veggies—
feels like something you’d get at a fancy hotel. It’s so elegant,
I feel like I have to eat it properly! But this is the curry I know and love! Chunky veggies and meat—
classic retro curry. But the fancy curry is really good too. Every once in a while,
you gotta treat yourself to the good stuff. The lady behind me keeps saying
how amazing her shaved ice is! She’s right—
it really does look good. Eavesdropping on strangers
is almost as fun as traveling itself. Fresh out of the bath,
full, and completely satisfied. Next up—Ritsurin Garden. Since it’s called “Ritsurin” (chestnut grove),
I figured it’d be full of chestnut trees… But it’s actually surrounded
by pine trees! Apparently, there are 1,400 of them. Some are 250 to 300 years old. You’ll also see graceful koi
swimming in the ponds. What a peaceful, calming place… It’s so quiet—
time just slows down here. But… Mid-July is…
not the best time to visit. I just took a bath,
but I’m already drenched in sweat. I need to find somewhere to rest! I heard there’s a nice tea house somewhere… But the grounds are so huge,
I can’t find it anywhere! Finally found it…
wait, it’s just a restroom. Whoa, look at all those koi over there! When there are too many,
the vibe kind of disappears… Some young women started feeding them. The koi are practically shoving
their faces out of the water! It’s honestly…
kind of horrifying. I totally caught that! She straight-up said
“Gross!”—out loud. LOL Honestly, I have to agree with her. LOL There it is!
The perfect tea house I was looking for. So thirsty—
I need something to drink ASAP. What a lovely tea house. So perfectly Japanese. A lady in kimono brought me
tea and a sweet treat. I’m not a matcha fan,
so I ordered sencha instead. Just look at all this sweat—
I’m absolutely parched. I could drink six liters
of cold tea right now! 150ml is just not enough. Sipping every precious drop… And since it’s an old house,
there’s no such thing as air conditioning. Just sitting still
makes me sweat buckets… And I just know— This manju is totally the kind
that’ll dry out your mouth! See? Told you! The sweet filling inside
is stealing all the moisture from my mouth. LOL But the view is absolutely stunning! Is there any garden in Japan
more beautiful than this? Whoa—what a spacious, gorgeous room! With so few walls,
you can see the whole garden and pond. This view alone
makes coming here worth it. Everywhere I look—
it’s so beautiful it gives me chills. I bet it’s even more beautiful
with autumn leaves. After seeing all this beauty,
I’m getting hungry again. For my last meal in Takamatsu,
I want to finish with udon. This place must be super popular. There are autographs
from all kinds of celebrities! I heard the chicken here is amazing,
so I ordered kashiwa-ten zaru. Cheers to my last night in Takamatsu! That ice-cold beer
hits the spot like nothing else. They cook the udon fresh
and fry the tempura to order. The staff politely let me know
it might take a little longer. Getting everything freshly made
is always a treat. I don’t mind waiting—
I’ve got things to do. Writing a letter to myself… Wow, that looks incredible! Those noodles are shining white. Freshly fried kashiwa—chicken tempura. Alright, let’s dig in! Noodles first. So good!! That chewy bite and smooth texture—
absolutely delicious! So perfectly springy—
with that nice chewy texture. Choosing this place for my last meal
was the right call. Now for the chicken tempura—
it already looks amazing. Oh wow… this is incredible too! Hot, crispy, juicy—
the holy trinity! I know I keep saying it, but… Sometimes I’m more impressed
by the toppings than the udon itself! Both the chikuwa and kashiwa (chicken tempura)
come in surprisingly generous portions. Discovering amazing food like this—
this is what happiness feels like. All right, Yadon (Slowpoke),
I’m counting on you for delivery! Man, what a goofy face! Heading to the observatory
of Shikoku’s tallest building! It’s free—so I’m going.
If it cost money, I’d skip it… Wow, Takamatsu really was the best! The scenery, the trains, the udon—
everything was just right. This is what makes you
want to come back to a city. Tomorrow, I’ll take the ferry to Shodoshima Island.
This journey isn’t over yet!

手打ちうどん植田神戸からフェリーに乗って、
のんびり香川・高松へ ひとり旅

瀬戸内海をゆったり渡って、
朝うどんに始まり、785段のこんぴらさん、
最後は温泉でひと息ついて
日本庭園で深呼吸
７月中旬　暑くて、溶けそうでした…

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⏱️タイムテーブル
00:00 神戸からフェリーに乗って出発
11:21 高松駅に到着
12:45 手打ちうどん植田
15:05 玉藻公園
18:43 めりけんや
21:52 WeBase 高松にチェックイン
25:41 手打ちうどん 味庄
28:11 琴電　高松築港駅
29:34 琴電琴平駅
31:01 金刀比羅宮の石段チャレンジ
39:54 仏生山温泉
43:08 栗林公園
45:53 掬月亭
48:16 讃岐うどん えん家
51:53 高松シンボルタワー

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高松築港駅
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掬月亭
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讃岐うどん えん家
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めりけんや
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🏨宿泊先

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