Shikoku The smallest of Japan’s islands, Shikoku has a mountainous interior with many hiking trails and rivers. Highlights include Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Onsen (one of Japan’s earliest known hot spring spas), and the Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 temples. Latest Posts What Lies Beyond the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Route People often ask me why I moved to Japan, and I try to formulate a… Things to Do in Kagawa Prefecture Besides Eating Udon Foodie or not, a trip to Kagawa prefecture means inhaling as many udon noodle bowls… Japan Travel: Tales from the Shikoku Pilgrimage in East Tokushima Most visitors to Japan will travel right past the island of Shikoku as they ride… Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park: A Ranger’s Guide to One of Japan’s Most Beautiful National Parks Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, located in Shikoku’s southernmost tip, is the epitome of what makes traveling… The Streets of Kochi: So Many Personalities Kochi, on the southern coast of Shikoku — the smallest of Japan’s four major islands… The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Otama village, a bucolic little settlement at the foot of Mount Adatara in Fukushima Prefecture,… 7 Places in Japan You Must Visit in 2020 With the Tokyo Olympics coming up in 2020, you are for sure to witness an… A Guide to Tokushima: The Essence of Japan’s Shikoku Island While Kagawa and Tokushima have shared a long history and kept positive relations since ancient… Posts navigation 1 2 3 » OLDEST OUR FAVORITES Escape to Japan’s Most Secluded Onsen Ryokan Looking for the ultimate private getaway? Here are four of… The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Otama village, a bucolic little settlement at the foot of… The 2018 Cherry Blossom Forecast is Live! This post has been updated to include the third cherry… Nippon 100: A Quest to Find the Most Beautiful Places in Japan Two French journalists are on a mission to capture all… 4 Reasons to Visit Japan’s Remote Iya Valley on Shikoku Island When author Alex Kerr first discovered Japan’s Iya Valley in… Hotels Nanoyada Hotel Iya Onsen For a truly hidden gem, look no further than Nanoyado… Yamatoya Honten Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese style living at this beautifully… Auberge Tosayama Surrounded by greenery and water, Auberge Tosayama is a true… SEE MORE HOTELS
What Lies Beyond the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Route People often ask me why I moved to Japan, and I try to formulate a…
Things to Do in Kagawa Prefecture Besides Eating Udon Foodie or not, a trip to Kagawa prefecture means inhaling as many udon noodle bowls…
Japan Travel: Tales from the Shikoku Pilgrimage in East Tokushima Most visitors to Japan will travel right past the island of Shikoku as they ride…
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park: A Ranger’s Guide to One of Japan’s Most Beautiful National Parks Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, located in Shikoku’s southernmost tip, is the epitome of what makes traveling…
The Streets of Kochi: So Many Personalities Kochi, on the southern coast of Shikoku — the smallest of Japan’s four major islands…
The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan Otama village, a bucolic little settlement at the foot of Mount Adatara in Fukushima Prefecture,…
7 Places in Japan You Must Visit in 2020 With the Tokyo Olympics coming up in 2020, you are for sure to witness an…
A Guide to Tokushima: The Essence of Japan’s Shikoku Island While Kagawa and Tokushima have shared a long history and kept positive relations since ancient…
