Utazu, Coastal town in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Utazu extends across 8.1 square kilometers along the Seto Inland Sea, featuring industrial areas and residential zones with a population of 18,755 inhabitants.
The town originated from ancient Sanuki Province and gained municipal status in 1890, developing from salt production fields into an industrial center by the 1980s.
Gōshō-ji temple, number 78 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route, stands as a religious monument where pilgrims gather during their spiritual journey.
The Shikoku Railway Company operates regular train services on the Yosan Line and Honshi-Bisan Line, connecting Utazu to major cities in the region.
The Shikoku Aquarium, the largest of its kind on Shikoku island, houses marine life specimens from the surrounding Seto Inland Sea.
Location: Kagawa Prefecture
Location: Ayauta district
Inception: February 15, 1890
Shares border with: Marugame, Sakaide
Website: https://town.utazu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.31056,133.82556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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