Shikoku
The Shikoku region is made up of the prefectures of kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime and Kochi.
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Dogo Onsen Ehime | One of the oldest hot springs
Dogo Onsen is a hot spring resort with a long history. What are some of the stories connected to the resort area? And what does it look like?
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Kochi | Prosperous Agriculture and Beautiful Nature
Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan’s lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit with an original castle, a beautiful beach, and more!
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Uwajima | Historic Cityscape and Beautiful Nature
Uwajima is a small historic city situated deep inside Uwajima Bay on the west coast of Shikoku. The city has flourished as a castle town of the Date family since the early 17th century.
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Matsuyama | A Beautiful Town that Flourished as a Castle Town
Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that’s housed in a traditional building. What else is there to see here?
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Picturesque Shodoshima Island like the Mediterranean Sea
Sodoshima near Shikoku is a popular tourist spot for local people. There is beautiful scenery, olive trees, and special food products. The island was also the inspiration for a Ghibli movie.
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Naoshima | a Paradise for Contemporary Art
Naoshima is also known as ‘art island’, which is no wonder because some of Japan’s most famous art works can be found here. Learn more about this interesting destination in Japan!
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Takamatsu | the Transportation Hub of Shikoku
Takamatsu is home to Japan’s largest garden, Ritsurin-Koen. This garden is a fine example of landscaping, borrowing the pine-clad scenery of Mt. Shiun and making it a part of the garden.
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Setouchi Triennale | One of the Largest arts Festivals in Japan
Every 3 years, a large art festival descends on Naoshima and other islands in the Seto Inland Sea. It is called the Setouchi Triennale, and very much worth visiting! Read our personal experience of the festival.
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Kotohira | the most Popular Shrine in Shikoku and Famous for its Udon Noodles
Kotohira is a small town in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Kompirasan, Shikoku’s most popular shrine. Find out what else there is to do here!
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The Nature’s Great Whirlpools
Naruto is located in Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and famous for the great whirlpools. Find out how to best observe these interesting natural phenomena!
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Tokushima famous for the Awa Odori dance and the Nature’s Whirlpools
Tokushima City is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, and there are two reasons to go here; the Naruto whirlpools and the Awa Odori dance festival. Learn more about these attractions!
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Iya Valley, Tokushima | A Secluded Place Surrounded by Mountains
The Iya Valley region is a scenic area known for its dramatic mountain valleys and old vine bridges. Find out more about this hidden mountain region in Japan!