Best Summer Destinations In Shikoku

The Night View From 292 Meters High & Fireworks Above The Seto Inland SeaTakamatsu Summer Festival

You can see the best night view of Kagawa Prefecture and the fireworks above the Seto Inland Sea at the same time from Shishi-no Reigan Observatory. It can command the evening glow before the fireworks, and after that, the great night view of Takamatsu. It's gorgeous spot, isn't it?◎5 min walk from Yashima Mountain Top Parking Area. The parking area requires 300 yen. The Yashima Dive Way was toll road but now it's free. You should except for the traffic jam after the firework.

Out Of Standard! Praying For Rain Festival With A Huge DragonNio Dragon Festival

Nio Dragon Festival' is hold to pray for rain in Mitoyo city, Kagawa Prefecture. A huge dragon made of straw and bamboo , which is as ling as 35m and weights 2t, is carried by 200 people. Then, the other people with buckets and water guns throw water from the both sides of the street. It's an exciting summer festival.◎Date & Time: 8/5, water throwing is 20:00~. You need to wear you can get wet and bring buckets, water guns and so on. There're some food strolls.

Two Photogenic Bridges Across The Paradise At The Tip Of ShikokuShin Kashiwa-jima Ohashi & Kashiwa-jima Bashi

Kashiwa-jima has got into the topic of SNS and the media very much since this year. These two bridges are the first place where you should take pictures. The sea is so beautiful and clear that the seafloor can be seen. I can't say nothing but I wanted to know earlier!◎When boat and SUP come is good photo opportunity! But, be careful about the cars passing these bridges.

Scenic Observatory For A Panoramic View Of A Paradise At The Tip Of ShikokuO'odou-yama Observatory

Kashiwa-jima Island is said to be a paradise at the westernmost of Kochi Prefecture and its clean and emerald ocean is very popular. This observatory can command the whole view of the island. The view of the paradise island was breathtaking.◎Before arriving at Kashiwa-jima Island, there're two tunnels on Prefectural Road 43. The slope before the first tunnel is steep though you can drive a car. It's better to climb the slope before the second tunnel.

Swim In The Kashiwa Blue! A Paradise At The Remotest Place In ShikokuKashiwa Island Beach

Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

Good For Drive! Hydrangea Road As Long As 2kmUchizuma Hydrangea Road

There're 4000 trees of hydrangea on the both sides of the road, and you can enjoy them while driving. What's more, a retro tunnel on the middle of the road offers an exciting exploration.◎Best season to see is from middle to the end of June.

Kagawa Prefecture's Best Hydrangea Shrine, With Hydrangeas Even On A Stampbook! Awai Shrine

Awai Shrine is a popular hydrangea spot in Kagawa Prefecture. There're about 3000 trees of hydrangea in the precinct. What's more, hydrangea floating on the hand-purifying fountain is also attractive, and many visitors get a shrine stampbook with a hydrangea seal.◎There's a walking path with hydrangea at both sides. You can walk it in 20 or 30 min.

Fans of Trains, Don't Miss. The Rare Station 'Tsushima no miya' Opens Only Two Days in a YearTsushima-no miya Station

I think fans of trains also are inpatient for the event. According to the Tsushima Shrine festival once a year, this rare station 'Tsushima no miya' opens for only two days.

More Than 3000 Iris Blooming At Ritsurin Garden In June Ritsurin Garden

Iris Garden located at North Garden Of Ritsurin Koen. There're more than 3000 roots of iris, and you can see the special scene only in June. A little earlier, in late May, you can find the heart-shaped azalea tree with red flowers, too.◎Iris festival and iris root-division lesson are took place. To get more details, please check out the HP of Ritsurin Garden.

Flower Sweet Flag GardenKagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

1500 flower sweet flags. Please walk deep into the park. There was crowded by families and people taking pictures.

Glittering Greens! A Farm Village Selected As A Important Cultural landscapeTerraced Rice Fields In Kashihara

Terraced rice fields in Kashihara and the farm village is only selected as Japanese Important Cultural Landscape in Tokushima. It's located in the depth of mountains, you can see the beautiful scenery of terraced rice fields with glittering fresh greens.

20 Thousand Hydrangeas Wreathing Misty MountainsHydrangea Village (Ajisai-no Sato)

Located at Shingu-cho, Ehime Prefecture, Hydrangea Village (Ajisai-no Sato) is the most famous hydrangea spot among those in Shikoku region. You can see the great view of as many as 20 thousand trees of hydrangea on the mountain slope. What's more, Shingu is known as a misty town, you may be able to see a fantastic scenery of hydrangeas and mist.◎You can climb the hydrangea slope by monorail. Shingu Hydrangea Festival in 2018 is on June 24th. If you come by car from Shingu IC, there're some narrow road. No admission fee.

Emerald River! Omogo Gorge In Fresh Green Must Has Your Favorite Color Omogo Gorge

An emerald river located at inner mountain in Shikoku Region, is named Omogo River. You can enjoy beautiful green river and shinning white rocky scene from the easy-walking path! By the way, it's the headwaters of Niyodo River that has become more famous for its beautiful water called 'Niyodo Blue'.◎Car parking area is available. Also, you can access by bus from JR Matsuyama after transfer once (but it takes 4 hours). In addition, it's the entrance of Mt. Ishizuchi, I think it's good to tour Omogo Gorge and Mt. Ichizuchi climbing together.

Deainame, Clear Water Flowing Like Sliding On A Huge MonolithNametoko Valley

Children and grownups enjoy sliding on the huge rock. It's the symbolic scenery of Tokoname valley.

Yellow Landscape Of A Sunflower Town In Early JulySunflower Town Man'no Honoyama

Man'no-cho is famous for the sunflower cultivated with all the town force. From the beginning to the middle of July, you can see the beautiful yellow landscape of 22 ha and 1 million sunflowers. Honoyama Area is located in its central.◎The extra parking area is available during the Sunflower Festival (2018, 7/14-16) and the blooming season. Not only Honoyama Area, there're some sunflower fields such as Nakayama Area.

Beautiful Scenery Of The Country! One Of The 100 Best Terraced Rice Fields In JapanNakayama Senmaida

Located at Shodoshima Island, Nakayama Senmaida is one of the 100 most beautiful terraced rice field in Japan. Surrounded by the mountains in the island, the green and gold rice fields spreads like stairs, and it's a comfort scenery of old time in Japan. I thought it beautiful for the first time in my life. The best season is between May and September.◎From the rear of the crowded dinner 'Komame Shokudo', go up by car along the street, then you can find here. A popular photo spot is toward the path of 'no vehicles' to go to the 'Water Spot'.

An Evening Scene of the Festival Day Praying For Children's Growth and HealthTsushima Jinja Shrine

This annual event is held from early morning to the midnight, and the sunset is specially nice. After the sun setting, a fantastic light up of the shrine appears.

Heated Atmosphere Fills Tokushima During Bon Holidays! A Traditional Festival Held For More Than 400 YearsAwa Dance Festival

Awa-odori is a proud and historical festival of Tokushima. During Bon holidays in mid-August, Awa-odori is held each place of the prefecture, then in Tokushima-shi; the biggest venue, about 1.3million people in all for four days, come and enjoy Awa-odori's heated atmosphere.

You May See Them! A Beautiful Beach Loggerhead Turtles Choose For An Egg Laying SiteOhama Beach

Ohama Beach is located in Minami-cho, Tokushima. It's selected one of the best 100 beaches in Japan, and also designated for a natural monument as a egg-laying site of sea turtles.

Supreme Overnight Stay At Mt. Tsurugi! Kirengeshoma Flowers, The Milky Way, And The Sunrise Over The Sea Of CloudsMt. Tsurugi

You can climb Mt. Tsurugi from the lift to the top in 30 min. I stayed overnight at a mountain hut on the top... Then, I could see the starry sky and the sunrise over the sea of clouds! From the late July to the early August, the original volunteer plant Kirengeshoma is also in the best season to see.

Take A Trip To A Beautiful Island! A Photogenic Road At Peaceful Te-shima IslandTerraced Rice Fields At Karato In Teshima Island

Te-shima is located almost in the middle of Kagawa and Okayama. The slope of the 255th prefectural road at Karato area is beautiful photogenic road with peaceful terraced rice fields and Setouchi ocean view. Let's enjoy cycling at beautiful Te-shima Island♪◎255th Prefectural Road near Tashima Art Museum. Access: a public bus is possible, but to hire an electric bicycle would be better for travel around Te-shima Island

Sights Of Moss In Tokushima! Fluffy World In Front Of Your EyesMt.Yamainu-dake

Mt.Yamainu-dake is a famous spot of moss in Tokushima. The spreading moss scenery in front of your eyes is like Shiratani-unsui kyo Valley at famous Yakushima. People who like moss and plants or if you are not, also can enjoy walking around the mountain.◎Access: 50 min walk from a parking area Best season: rainy season in June

55 Thousand Sunflowers Blooming In A Retro TownBusshozan Farm Sunflower Field

Busshozan means 'mountain with living Buddha', and prospered as a temple town. In summer, as many as 55 thousand of sunflowers color the retro town. Though it's hot, it's a best place for 'summer flower viewing' making you refreshed.◎Access: 5min walk to the south from Busshozan Station. The best season is the end of July to the beginning of August. The local train 'Kotoden' runs beside the sunflower field.