Out of the twelve surviving castles from the Edo period, four of them are located in Shikoku – Marugame, Matsuyama, Uwajima and Kochi. Shikoku also has many castle ruins, as well as restored castles.
The Muroto Peninsula forms the southwest part of Shikoku, coming to an acute point in the Pacific Ocean. It has very interesting geology.
Aki is a town on the western side of the Muroto Peninsula where the coastline of Kōchi Prefecture takes a sharp turn southwards. It’s largely farmland producing rice and aubergines, with a long coastline and mountains.
The Monobe River rises in the mountains inland above the Muroto Peninsular and meanders in a southwards curve, flowing into Tosa Bay. The amazing Ryugado Caves are on a tributary of the Monobe River.
Here we consider the characteristics that make Shikoku the ideal destination if you want to enjoy some sake on your travels in Japan.
Shikoku has an amazing variety of accommodation, and here we’ll look at everything from guesthouses and pilgrim’s lodgings to high-end ryokan.
Shikoku is truly a foodie heaven. It’s one of the best places to eat in Japan. The four prefectures offer a wealth of delicious eating choices.
Here we attempt to summarize the myriad reasons to visit Shikoku into just eleven.
We interview travel writer Jonathan DeHart about his visit to Shikoku while researching his new guide, Moon Japan.
Turning up the heat with hot summer dance festivals