The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Serena Ogawa Explore Shikoku by embarking on a spiritual journey: the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Discover the living culture, historic t..
Activities Nanrakuen Azalea Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around mid to late April, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden hosts a festival to celebrate the color of around 32,000 azalea..
Activities Nanrakuen Plum Festival 2026 Late Jan - Early Mar Each year from around late January through to early March, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden is home to a plum festival which showcases..
Activities Haru Ranman Festa at Sanuki Mannou Park Kim Bergström Spring at Kagawa's Sanuki Mannou park is a real feast for the eyes, with a wide variety of different blooms to enjoy. From late..
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuyama..
12 Activities Spectacular View of Chichibugahama Beach Takako Sakamoto This beach was just a rustic place where local people used to enjoy visiting until a few years ago, but the reputation spread on..
Transportation Air Access to Shikoku Kim Bergström Shikoku is comprised of four prefectures, and each has a dedicated airport with flights to different parts of Japan - and in some..
7 Culture Kotohiragu Shrine in Kagawa Lily Kotohiragu Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is famous and people have visited for worship for a thousand years. Also known as “Konp..