The town of Uchiko is known for its streets of well-preserved historic buildings, museums and stylish eateries. In early August, Uchiko holds its Bamboo Festival when the main street is decorated with bamboo poles hung with elaborate decorations.
The town of Uchiko is known for its streets of well-preserved historic buildings but the countryside around hides covered bridges in numerous valleys and even on the tops of mountains. They span little streams and ponds with an ineffable rustic charm.
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.
Dress in an antique kimono of your choice, complete with the necessary footwear and all the accessories and tour Dōgo and Matsuyama, drawing admiring looks wherever you go. Traditional cosplay is a great way to enhance your experience of this historic city!
The Orange Ferry from Osaka is an especially comfortable way to get to Shikoku. Taking a cabin saves you the cost of a night’s accommodation, and offers a relaxing way to reach your destination.
The Uwakai Sea is part of Japan’s Inland Sea. It lies between western Shikoku and Kyushu, joining the Seto Inland Sea to the Pacific Ocean. The sea has a rugged coastline, offering beautiful vistas of peninsulas and islands.
Shimanami Kaido Tours The Shimanami Kaido is a chain of islands across the Seto Inland Sea, joined…
The Iyonada Monogatari is a luxury tourism train taking you on a stylish journey through the coastal and mountain region of western Shikoku known as Iyonada.
Dōgo is a part of Matsuyama, known for Dōgo Onsen, which is said to be the hot spring with the longest history of use by humans in Japan.
Here we consider the characteristics that make Shikoku the ideal destination if you want to enjoy some sake on your travels in Japan.