Marugame, Japan
丸亀市
Marugame is a town of 109,513 people in Kagawa, Japan, founded in February 15, 1890.
Why visit Marugame
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shikoku Aquarium, AEON Cinema, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art and Marugame Castle.
Weather in Marugame
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About Marugame
Marugame (丸亀市, Marugame-shi) is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022, the city had an estimated population of 108,541 in 46101 households and a population density of 970 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 111.79 square kilometres (43.16 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Marugame, Kagawa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Marugame on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do11
Konpira Grand Theatre
Cinema and theater · 11.4 km
Building in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks36
Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum · 1.2 km
Museum in Marugame, Kagawa, Japan
Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Kagawa Prefectural Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum
Museum · 8.2 km
Museum in Sakaide, Kagawa, Japan
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
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37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Pizza & Pasta Nagagutsu
Restaurant · Italian · 3.3 km
丸亀市土器町東9−138
Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:30-23:00
Yakiniku King
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.7 km
Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su,PH 11:30-23:00
196 more on the map.
History
The area of Marugame was part of ancient Sanuki Province and has been inhabited since ancient times, with many kofun burial mounds found within the city limits. From the Heian period onwards, it was noted as an entry point for pilgrims to the Kotohira-gū shrine. During the Edo Period, the area developed as the castle town for Marugame Domain, which was ruled for 210 years by the Kyōgoku clan. Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Marugame was established with the creation of the modern municipality system on February 15, 1890. It was elevated to city status on April 1, 1890, becoming the 53rd city in Japan. During the 1950s the southeast area of the city and some islands were amalgamated to form new parts of the city.
On March 22, 2005, the towns of Ayauta and Hanzan (both from Ayauta District) were merged into Marugame to create the current expanded city of Marugame.
The former Ayauta was founded in 1959 with the merger of the villages of Kumatami and Okada. Kumatama was founded by the merger of the villages of Kurikuma and Tomikuma in 1951.
The former Hanzan was founded in 1956 with the merger of the villages of Sakamoto and Hokunji.
From the History section of Marugame, Kagawa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Churches and places of worship91
Shopping56
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare56
Map of Marugame
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Getting there and nearby towns
Takamatsu Airport (TAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 km away.
- Tadotsu 3 km west, about 3 min by car
- Utazu 4 km northeast, about 4 min by car
- Zentsujichó 6 km south, about 6 min by car
- Sakaidechō 7 km northeast, about 7 min by car
- Mitoyo 13 km southwest, about 13 min by car
- Kurashiki 33 km north, about 33 min by car
- Fukuyama 44 km northwest, about 44 min by car
- Niihama 57 km southwest, about 57 min by car
- Imabari 76 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tsuyama 88 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marugame City Hall 2021-08 ac (2), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nakatsu-bansho-en Marugame Kagawa pref02o4592, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Murakami Gakuen High School Marugame 2025, たいたいたいたい, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame city Joshin elementary school 20250409, たいたいたいたい, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hyakujūshi Bank Marugame Branch Shioya Sub-branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame Myougyouji temple, EkuT, CC BY 4.0
- Marugame Nishi Junior High School 20260324, EkuT, CC BY 4.0
- Nakatsu-bansho-en Marugame Kagawa pref04n3690, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Nakatsu-bansho-en Marugame Kagawa pref03o4592, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Nakatsu-bansho-en Marugame Kagawa pref01n4350, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kan'onji Shinkin Bank Marugame Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iyo Bank Marugame Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kagawaken Credit Cooperative Marugame Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame - panoramio, DVMG, CC BY 3.0
- Marugame station platform, Niiryoku2910, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shikoku Bank Marugame-minami Branch, ラハール, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame Station south entrance 202610, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Marugame station building south side, Niiryoku2910, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 香川県丸亀市丸亀駅 丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館 MIMOCA Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art - panoramio (1), iPhone修理/カスタマイズパーツ販売…, CC BY 3.0
- 香川県丸亀市丸亀駅 丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館 MIMOCA Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art - panoramio (2), iPhone修理/カスタマイズパーツ販売…, CC BY 3.0
- Marugame Shoin high school, たいたいたいたい, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shikoku Aquarium2, Totti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KyuKonpiraooshibai, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art exterior ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kphsam01s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Shiwaku-kinbansho03s3200, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Marugame Castle01, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marugame Stadium 01, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marugame Municipal Archives Museum01s3872, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Doryuji 03, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konzouji-02, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aonoyama001, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marugame citizens Baseball Stadium 2015-02 01, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame City Josei Elementary School, Mr. Udon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame City Central Library exterior ac (1), Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michinoeki Utadu-Umihotaru, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noboru Segawa-KonpiraKouTourou, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shikoku Gakuin University, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otemae Marugame Junior and Senior High School 20250409 003, たいたいたいたい, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Konzyouji 01, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fujii High School201201e, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marugame city Johoku elementary school 2024, たいたいたいたい, CC0
- ÆON TOWN UTAZU, Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Youme Town Marugame, たいたいたいたい, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marugame Sports Park, 国土地理院, CC BY 4.0
- Kagawa Rosai Hospital, たいたいたいたい, CC0
- THEATRE MAdo (Marugame Civic Theater) 20251204 03, EkuT, CC BY 4.0
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