Things to Do
Shikoku Region
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Kochi
Nature Spots
Shimanto River
4.18 3The Longest River in the Shikoku Region, Known as “Japan’s Last Clear Stream”.
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Kochi Castle Travel Guide: Japan’s Only Original Castle Keep and Main Bailey Still Standing
Kochi Castle is one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles and a must-visit draw for travelers from across the country. If you’re going all the way to Kochi Castle, you’ll want to make the most of it. This guide is for first-time visitors, covering key highlights and what makes it special, including its 15 buildings spread across a vast grounds and the rare fact that both the castle keep and the Honmaru Palace still survive. We’ll also share the best seasons to visit and practical tips to help you enjoy your trip.
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The Best Spots to See in Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture is the famous homeland of Ryoma Sakamoto, a prominent samurai during the Bakumatsu era. It’s also a popular tourist destination for its wide range of breathtaking nature and real Japanese history at your fingertips. In this article we’ll show you the best spots in Kochi to see.
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Ehime
Museums
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
4.18 3The museum was founded to honor the historical novel by Ryotaro Shiba. The exhibitions depict events concerning its three main characters from Matsuyama city; The Akiyama brothers and the poet Shiki Masaoka.
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Matsuyama Travel Guide: Top Attractions, Hidden Gems, Food, and Souvenirs
Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.
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Day 3 in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture ～Okaido area, Bansuisou and Sakano Ueno Kumo Museum ～
Matsuyama City in Ehime prefecture is the biggest city in Shikoku area. Not only the city is famous for magnet tourist spots such as Matsuyama castle and Dogo Onsen, it is also deeply associated with Japanese literature and historical famous people. I made a trip to Matsuyama for 3 nights and 4 days back in November, 2016. In my article, I am going to show you the pictures from the trip and I hope they will help you to get to know the area. In this article, I will write about my visit to Bansuisou, Sakano Ueno Museum and also about nightview in the area.
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Takamatsu
Famous Places
Yashima
4.18 3A roof-shaped island that is also famous as the site of the Genpei War.
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A Complete Travel Guide to Takamatsu! From Classic Spots to Hidden Gems, Gourmet Foods to Souvenirs!
Kagawa Prefecture is so famous for its udon that it is sometimes called “Udon Prefecture.” Its “sanuki udon,” a chewy and springy type of udon, is particularly popular. At the heart of Kagawa Prefecture is Takamatsu City, which is not only home to many delicious udon restaurants, but also to plenty of great tourist spots, including Ritsurin Garden, which was given 3 stars in the French travel guidebook “Michelin Green Guide Japan.” This time, we will be introducing the highlights of Takamatsu.
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Plenty to Enjoy Even on a Short Trip! 9 Classic Kagawa Attractions
Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, so even with a short stay you can fully enjoy must-see sights like historic shrines and castles, plus beautiful natural scenery. The remote islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea, such as Shodoshima and Naoshima, are also part of Kagawa’s appeal. If you’re sightseeing in this charm-packed prefecture, here are the attractions, places to stay, and local food you won’t want to miss.
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Tokushima
Tourist Attractions
Uzu-no-Michi Walkway
4.17 4Peer into Whirlpools from this Glass-floored Walkway above the Sea
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Complete Guide to Visiting Naruto: a Full Line-up of Must-See Spots!
Naruto is known for its world-class, oversized whirlpool currents, unforgettable tourism, and delicious eats. But with so much to do there are still plenty of visitors who aren’t sure what to see on their trip. If that’s you, we’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a full overview of Naruto’s best spots to help you build a travel plan that’s custom fit to you.
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A complete guide to Awaji Island! From major and hidden tourist spots to gourmet foods and souvenirs
Awaji Island, a wonderful resort area where you can enjoy beautiful flowers, an endless ocean and fresh produce grown in the abundant nature. It is a popular tourist spot among visitors from both Japan and overseas with its easy access from the Kansai region. There are so many places to introduce on this island full of entertainment. Let's get started!
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Gaze down from a bridge over world-class, epic whirlpools.
Onaruto Bridge Whirlpool Walk tour you’ll enjoy a rare chance to take the bridge’s backstage access route for an exclusive view over the Naruto Whirlpools from above.
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