四国
Shikoku
10 destinations
Overview
Japan's fourth main island is defined by its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage circuit - the Shikoku Henro - which encircles the whole island on foot, bicycle, or bus. Beyond the pilgrimage, the Iya Valley has vine bridges and a dramatic gorge. Kochi prefecture has Japan's most extroverted festival culture (Yosakoi) and the richest seafood outside Hokkaido. Matsuyama has the country's most celebrated hot spring, Dogo Onsen, in a Meiji-era bathhouse.
Who it's for
Pilgrimage walkers, travellers seeking the authentic rural Japan of 30 years ago, onsen lovers, and road-trippers who want scenery without crowds.
Destinations in Shikoku
Where the destinations are
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Matsuyama
松山
Shikoku · Ehime
Shikoku's largest city, home to one of Japan's finest original castles and Dogo Onsen - possibly the world's oldest hot spring.
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徳島
Shikoku · Tokushima
Home to the Awa Odori dance festival, the spinning Naruto whirlpools, and gateway to the wild Iya Valley.
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高松
Shikoku · Kagawa
Shikoku's udon capital and the gateway to Ritsurin Garden and the Setouchi art islands.
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高知
Shikoku · Kochi
A vibrant Pacific coast city with Japan's longest Sunday market, the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, and superb bonito sashimi.
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Guides for Shikoku
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Discover the real Japanese locations that inspired Spirited Away, from Dōgo Onsen's historic bathhouse to traditional towns echoing the film's atmosphere.
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Japanese Sweets (Wagashi) by Region: What to Look For Where
Discover Japan's finest regional wagashi sweets, from Kyoto's artistic namagashi to Hokkaido's butter confections. Your complete guide to what to seek where.
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