regional focus: Seiyo

A fascinating human Culture Shaped by a Unique Geology and Geography

A rural ‘city’ made up of five towns, Seiyo extends from the Uwakai Sea in the west to the mountainous exterior of Shikoku in the west, making it an ideal field for outdoor adventure. The whole of Seiyo is a Geopark, where the economic and cultural life of the residents reflects the unique geology and geography of the region.

Location

Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku

Attractions

Museums, beaches, water sports, sake breweries, festivals, a pilgrimage temple, hiking, caves, game meat

Accommodation

Hotels, ryokan, guesthouses, campsites

Our Seiyo-related Tours

Browse our tours that visit Seiyo.
Dates are flexible, and prices reflect the sample itineraries shown. Customizations are welcome, just ask for a quote.

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    Shikoku Adventure Tour

    🕒 6 Day(s)
    This Shikoku adventure tour combines cycling, mountain climbing, and paddling with cultural experiences, local cuisine, stays ranging from glamping to ryokans.

    From ¥258,000

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    Best of Shikoku Taxi Tour

    🕒 6 Day(s)
    Explore the best of Shikoku in five days by private taxi, visiting iconic sights, sampling regional cuisine, and staying in a mix of ryokan and hotels across all four prefectures.

    From ¥278,000

  • Kominka-dinner-around-the-hearth

    Luxury Accommodation of Shikoku

    🕒 7 Day(s)
    This 7-day tour spans three Shikoku prefectures, featuring stays in luxurious, character-filled kominka and ryokan inns—two nights at select stops for a relaxed pace.

    From ¥558,000

Hoketsu pass with monument

Seiyo Cycling Routes

Japan Adventurer is the Ride With GPS Ambassador for Shikoku, and we have a large collection of rides in Seiyo, visiting the indented coastline, the picturesque old towns, and the mountainous interior including the Shikoku Karst. We can arrange support vehicles for your own custom cycling tour of Seiyo and the surrounding areas.

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Anagami limestone cave horseshoe bat
Karihama and Uwa Sea
Akehama Seaside Park sea kayaks
Straw mammoths in Uwa Seiyo
Seiyo Karihama Kabuki courtesan
Hoketsu pass with monument
Yamada Yakushi main gate
Nomura Silk Museum cocoons
Susaki Coast coastal path
Ryutaku-ji Temple interior
Shikoku Karst drone
  • Anagami limestone cave horseshoe bat
  • Karihama and Uwa Sea
  • Akehama Seaside Park sea kayaks
  • Seiyo Karihama Kabuki courtesan
  • Straw mammoths in Uwa Seiyo
  • Hoketsu pass with monument
  • Yamada Yakushi general view
  • Nomura Silk Museum cocoons
  • Susaki Coast coastal path
  • Ryutaku-ji Temple interior
  • Shikoku Karst drone
RElated points of interest

what to do in Seiyo