Shikoku is the best known for its 88 Temple Pilgrimage, a 1400 kilometer route established by the founder of Shingon Buddhism Kukai. The pilgrimage circles through sweeping valleys, past tranquil streams, and secret rural communities, up to misty mountaintop shrines and self-realization. Local people will welcome you if you say Konnichiwa!
Shikoku is well worth a visit, even if you can only manage to spend a week in the area. Ideally, you’d spend at least a few days in each of the island’s four prefectures of Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime and Kagawa.
Konpira Shrine, Ritsurin Koen, Busshozan Onsen, Marugame Castle, Benesse House Gallery, Angel Road, Ando Museum, oh..so much places to visit in Kagawa.
In Ehime, Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen, Yokaichi Street, Isaniwa Shrine, Shimanami Road, Imabari Castle, Aoshima Cat Island, oh..running out of time in Japan.
In Kochi, Katsurahama beach, Hirome Market, Kochi Castle, Sunday Gala, Shimanto River, Ashizuri Peninsular, oh..my legs are getting sore.
Finally in Tokushima, Otsuka Art Gallery, Kazura swing bridge, Uzushio tour, Awa Odori Museum or visit Awa Odori season, Suwa Shrine, Udatsu Street, oh..not much left in my pocket, and not much days left, start planning next visit to Shikoku Japan before checking out in the morning.