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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 ...

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 ...

Escape the bustling city of Kochi and find tranquility at Chikurin-ji, a historic temple nestled atop Mt. Godai. As Temple 31 on the legendary Shikoku 88 Tem...

An ascetic scales chains toward the peak of Mt. Ishizuchi, known as “Tengu-dake”, as seen from the summit shrine.  Straddling the border ...

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...

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...

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...

Deep in Shikoku's Iya valley region, the village of Shigesue clings like a horseshoe to a hoof-shaped cluster of mountains. The Ishikawa household sits on th...

Discover the Shikoku Seiyo Geopark, a stunning natural heritage site encompassing the entire city of Seiyo in Ehime, Japan. Located on the beautiful island o...

Buddhist priest Ryōkei Kume has guided visitors through takigyō (waterfall training) for over twenty years. He takes reservations in any season, even deep wi...