Visit Shikoku, Japan
Resting in the waters of the Inland Sea, Shikoku is Japan’s fourth largest island and enjoys a relaxed atmosphere and rural landscape. The island’s main city is Matsuyama, home to one of Japan’s finest castles.

Awa Odori dances, Tokushima
Resting in the waters of the Inland Sea, Shikoku is Japan’s fourth largest island and enjoys a relaxed atmosphere and rural landscape.
Cross to the island by train from Okayama, or board a boat through the archipelago from Hiroshima.
Exploring Shikoku
The island’s main city is Matsuyama, home to one of Japan’s finest castles, perched on a hill top with excellent views and a stunning collection of samurai swords and armour.
In Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest spa towns, the beautiful public baths date back to 1894, while for many visitors the highlight is the attractive garden of Ritsurin-koen in Takamatsu, where the ponds, teahouses and bridges took more than a century to complete.
Places within Shikoku
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- The Iya Valley is considered to be one of Japan's 'three hidden regions'. Its tall peaks and deep gorges were historically a safe haven for the Heike Clan after their defeat by the rival Genji Clan during civil wars of the 12th century.
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- On the northwestern corner of Shikoku Island lies its largest and most interesting city, Matsuyama. Boasting an impressive castle, hot-spring resort and lying within easy reach of the island's highest mountain, Matsuyama has attractions enough for everyone.
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- Naoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, located approximately 13 kilometres north of Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture and 2 kilometres south of Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture. The main reason for visiting the island is to see the art museums.
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- Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa prefecture, the smallest county in Japan. The main draw to the island are the beautiful Ritsurin gardens, almost 400 years old and covering an area of 750,000 square metres.
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- There are plenty of shops, parks and cultural attractions in Tokushima but the city is perhaps best known for its traditional bunraku puppet theatre and the annual Awa Odori festival, which takes place during the Obon national holiday in hot and steamy August.
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