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Surrounded by the tranquil Seto Inland Sea and the dynamic Pacific Ocean, Shikoku has everything a traveler could wish for: seas, mountains, rivers, delicious food, traditional culture, and a long and fascinating history. We are sure that in Shikoku, you will find an abundance of attractions that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Shikoku is one of the four main islands that make up Japan, alongside Hokkaido, Honshu, and Kyushu. There are four prefectures in Shikoku Island: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi.

In recent years, three bridges spanning the Seto Inland Sea have created land routes between Honshu and Shikoku.

One connects Kobe to the city of Naruto in Tokushima via picturesque Awaji Island on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, the beautiful Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

The second route connects Okayama Prefecture’s Hayashima with the city of Sakaide in Kagawa via the Seto-Chuo Expressway. The six Seto-Ohashi Bridges on this route also feature a rail line.

The third connects Hiroshima’s Onomichi with the city of Imabari in Ehime via the Nishi-Seto Expressway, the three Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridges. This route is accessible by foot or by bicycle.

With the construction of these routes, travel between Honshu and Shikoku islands via expressway and railway has become more convenient than ever before.

The Pacific side of the island, located to the south of Shikoku’s mountain range, which runs east to west, sees more than its share of rain. But the climate of the entire island is relatively warm throughout the year. There are plenty of wild natural spots, scenic and historic places, and traditional festivals with localized delicacies.

Naoshima is a special place where nature and contemporary art coexist. Mt. Ishizuchi, one of the highest peaks in West Japan, is a popular destination for hikers. You can gaze upon the Naruto whirlpools, which are some of the largest whirlpools in the world. The thatched traditional house known as Chiiori, located in the Iya valley, is known as one of the three most remote places in Japan.

The Shimanto River, called Japan’s last clear stream, is where local people enjoy many forms of river recreation. Kompira Shrine is home to the god of the sea, the protector of those who travel on the waves. Dogo Hot Spring is one of Japan’s oldest hot springs with several thousand years of history.

The Awa Odori summer festival attracts 1.3 million people annually, and Kochi Prefecture’s summer Yosakoi festival attracts 1 million people. Both are spectacular. Kochi’s outdoor Sunday Market is one of Japan’s largest markets and a place where vendors and locals gather. These, and many other attractions, make up Shikoku.

One highly recommended experience for visitors to Shikoku is the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Shikoku Henro). It is made up of sacred sites where Kobo Daishi (774 – 835), one of the greatest figures in Japanese Buddhism, studied and trained. The religious journey is said to impart travelers with blessings and religious merit, and it’s also a great way to enjoy the sights of Shikoku. The journey around the island to all 88 temples is approximately 1450 km long. Typically, walking the entire Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage takes 40 – 50 days, but now many people spend a single day visiting several temples and use buses or taxis to make the trip as efficient as possible. Pilgrims can use whatever method suits their individual situations.

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