The smallest and least populated of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku is renowned for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route, Matsuyama Castle, a fortress castle that is one of the few surviving original castles in Japan, Dogo Onsen and its pristine nature.
Be enthralled by the island’s nature offerings like the scenic Oboke Gorge where you can cruise down the blue Yoshino River that’s flanked by rocky walls on the sides, the alienesque Shikoku Karst with eroded limestone dotting the hill and plateau, or the Pacific-facing Katsurahama Beach with the statue and enthralling tales of Sakamoto Ryoma.
The adventurous can consider heading to the Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi for its unusual vine bridges and a fun bridge where you can pull yourself across in a wooden cart. Camp there with family and friends for a truly memorable holiday.
Destinations in Shikoku
Kagawa
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Naoshima Island
An artistic escape -
Takamatsu
Coastal city in northern Shikoku -
Shodoshima Island
One day on the olive island
Tokushima
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Tokushima City
City of mountains and Awa Odori -
Miyoshi
Nature right at its doorstep -
Naruto
Starting the Shikoku Pilgrimage and visiting whirlpools
Ehime
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Imabari
Shipbuilding town -
Ozu
Ehime’s Little Kyoto -
Tobe
Hands-on pottery town -
Uwajima
The city centered around Uwajima castle -
Matsuyama
The capital city of Ehime Prefecture -
Iyo
A very rural 'city' by the sea -
Matsuno
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Saijo
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Yawatahama
Has the largest fish market on Shikoku -
Seiyo
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Niihama
Home of the famous Taiko Festival -
Kuma Kogen Highland
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Uchiko
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Toon City
Steep, forested valleys east of Matsuyama city -
Hojo
