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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.
Shikoku’s Summer Festivals
The people of Shikoku have an urge to dance in summer.
Peak periods in Shikoku
Understand when it’s going to be busy, and when it’s not.
Shimanami Kaido Tours
Shimanami Kaidō The Shimanami Kaidō is a chain of islands across the Seto Inland Sea, joined by a series of bridges which carry an expressway…
Power spots in Shikoku
As home to the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Shikoku is one big power spot.
Ride with GPS Ambassador
Ride with GPS Ambassador Japan Adventurer CEO Rod Walters has been a keen cyclist for the thirty years he’s been in Japan. Back in the…
Sailing to Shikoku on the Orange Ferry
You can get to Shikoku from Honshu, by bridge, by train and by plane. But before these routes were available, there were ships. And by…
Accommodation in Japan
Accommodation in Japan Here we’ll look at everything from guesthouses and pilgrim’s lodgings to high-end ryokan and even castles. Japanese accommodation has many peculiarities unique…
Shikoku and Kyūshū Testimonial
Occasionally we receive testimonials that are too long for Google Reviews.
Shikoku and Kyūshū
Shikoku and Kyūshū Shikoku is the smallest, least developed of Japan’s four main islands. To the west is Kyūshū, a larger island with a significantly…
Shikoku Castles
Shikoku is home to four of the twelve castles with keeps that survive from the Edo period. It also has several interesting ‘water’ castles.
Shikoku Chicken Dishes
Shikoku tantalizes food lovers with its flavourful chicken dishes, such as Imabari’s speedy yakitori and Kagawa’s succulent chicken on the bone.
Shikoku Crafts
Shikoku is home to a wide variety of attractive traditional crafts. You may encounter some of them on your visit, or you can choose to…