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Japanese Spirituality: Beyond Shinto and Buddhism in Shikoku
From Japan's high-tech cities to its quiet countryside, signs of Japanese spirituality are everywhere. Even in the concrete maze of Tokyo, stone Buddha statu... -
Discovering the Konpira Grand Theatre
Tucked away in the mountains of Kagawa lies one of Shikoku's most spectacular hidden gems—the Konpira Grand Theatre, Japan's oldest standing hall for Kabuki ... -
Adventure Travel in Japan: Discover Shikoku
Visitors enjoy a cool boat ride at Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden Shikoku, the smallest and wildest of Japan’s four main islands, has been a place to return to ... -
Meditation in Shikoku’s Temple of Wisdom, Chikurin-ji
Finding Quiet through Meditation in Shikoku's Chikurin-ji Chikurin-ji's pagoda soars above the greenery of the grounds. Chikurin-ji, “the Temple of the Bambo... -
Mt. Ishizuchi: Western Shikoku’s Holy Mountain
An ascetic scales chains toward the peak of Mt. Ishizuchi, known as “Tengu-dake”, as seen from the summit shrine. Straddling the border ... -
Hirome Market Guide: Kochi’s Food Paradise
Half the joy of traveling is savoring the local cuisine. Kochi is often overlooked as a gourmet paradise, with its freshly caught seafood, sweet citrus fruit... -
Shikoku Cycling: The Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Cycling Trip in Japan
When people think of Japan’s most iconic cycling route, the first place that often comes to mind is the famous Shimanami Kaido, the spectacular chain of brid... -
Experience Awa Odori, Tokushima’s Legendary Dance Festival
If you're planning a trip to Shikoku and you haven't looked up the Awa Odori festival yet, stop everything. This is the reason to book your flights. Every Au... -
Shikoku Food: an Insider’s Guide to the Best Shikoku Cuisine
Shikoku is a hidden culinary paradise waiting to be discovered. As specialists and guides who know the area well, we at Shikoku Tours coordinate many food-fo... -
The 300-Year-Old Saijo Festival in Ehime
In the mountains and valleys of Shikoku, centuries-old traditions are the lifeblood of many small communities. In a country steeped in Shinto tradition, fest...
