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Find out what makes our destinations special places, get tips about what to see and do, and how to prepare for your trip.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Tours
Guides can add great value to your tour.
Can I see all of Shikoku in one tour?
Can I see all of Shikoku in one tour? As you probably know, Shikoku comprises four prefectures. You may also know that Shikoku is the…
Catch and Eat Tuna
Catch and Eat Tuna We recently created a tour under a national government Premium Product project to develop trips based on Japan’s premier travel content….
Kimono Experience in Dōgo
Dress up in a cool kimono and cruise around town.
Kōban, Kōchi
The beautiful Kōban area of Kōchi lies to the southwest of Kōchi city.
Kōchi Top Ten
The very best that Kōchi has to offer
Matsuyama Top Ten
The very best that Matsuyama has to offer
Meiji Period Military Sites in Shikoku
Meiji Period Military Sites in Shikoku The Meiji period (1868-1912) was a transformative era in Japanese history, marked by rapid modernization and a drive to…
Haiku Masters in Matsuyama
Haiku Masters in Matsuyama Adapted into an English format, haiku, Japan’s short, 17-syllable poetic form, is growing in popularity around the world. Matsuyama in Ehime,…
Monobegawa, Kōchi
Monobegawa, Kōchi The Monobe River This beautiful, placid river flows through some of Shikoku’s most pristine nature. Narrow roads with very light traffic run alongside…
Hata, Kōchi
Hata, Kōchi The Hata area is in the southwestern part of Kochi, forming the bottom left corner of Shikoku island. Here the mighty Shimanto River…
Muroto, Kōchi
The Muroto Geopark is a fascinating remote area of Shikoku.