Best Tourist Spots In Shikoku

Here're best Tourist Spots in Shikoku. We released a ranking of reviews about Tourist Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Shikoku.

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Spots Famous For Art

Otsuka Museum of Art

9 Reviews

A biggest scale art museum that reproduces world's masterpieces by ceramic boards. Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting in Vatican, 'Cappella Sistina' is reproduced at full scale. I was so impressed that I had goose bumps in such an artistic room!◎It's known as a museum of the most expensive entrance fee (3240yen, advance ticket 3100yen), but you could be satisfied with their exquisite reproductions and large number of paintings. I think here is an only place where you can experience the world's arts at the same time.

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Benesse House Museum

4 Reviews

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Stunning Views

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Spots With Great Nature

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo, Kagawa. It's called as Japanese Uyuni Salt Lake. We aimed for 30-minutes magic hour when the low tide and the sunset happen at the same time. It's really amazing scenery! I think I want to come again soon!

Nikobuchi

4 Reviews

A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

Muroto Geopark

10 Reviews

You can enjoy and learn workings of the earth at Nuroto Geopark. A subtropical plant 'Akou' takes root on the earth and the branches stretch with strong power of life, you can see here. It's like a world of Ghibli movie 'Castle in the Sky'.◎It's approved as a UNESCO Global Geopark, which is rare among some geoparks in Japan. This tree is designated as a natural monument of the city.

Places OF Japanese No.1

Nikobuchi

4 Reviews

A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada is one of the stations of JR Shikoku, located Iyo, Ehime Prefecture. When we stand at the station, the sea is in front of us! For this wonderful view, it has used as a location of movies and TV series. What's more, Shimonada Station is a good place to see the setting sun.

Kan'non Stone

1 Reviews

Near Kashiwa-jima, there's a stone most similar to Kan'non Image (the Goddess of mercy) in Japan. About 30 meters tall Kan'non Stone like putting her hands flat together. I was surprised at the strong scene of the standing cliff on the Pacific Ocean.◎Access: just before Kashiwa-jima Island, there's a parking lot along the prefectural road43. You can see it after climbing up the steps about 2min.

Fashionable Spots

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Shodoshima Olive Park

6 Reviews

The location where you can feel the sea and the wind in Setouchi, which seems to be lost in a fairyland. There is also a broom rental space, and Shodoshima Olive Park is a place where you can use Kiki for Kiki's Takkyubin.

Mt. Tsurugi

5 Reviews

One of the 100 best mountains in Japan, and the second highest in the western Japan. The breathtaking scenery spreads on the mountain top located 1995m above sea level. Specially, the ridge named 'Jiro-gyu' you can see from the terrace is extremely beautiful.◎null

Places Of World's No.1

Hosho-in Temple

1 Reviews

Shimpaku is a kind of juniper and popular for Japanese 'Bonsai'. At Hosho-in Temple, this sacred tree is said to be 1500 years old and the only Shimpaku that designated as a special natural monument. It's like a tree where Totoro and Mei met for the first time (in Ghibli movie),and very mysterious.◎Free parking lot is available. The wooden path was equipped in 2017 for protect its roots, and you can walk around the tree easier.

Muroto Geopark

10 Reviews

A geopark has won the world recognition. You could feel the power of the earth from the rocks and the impressive power from the Pacific Ocean.

Tatara Shimanami Park

1 Reviews

This longest-lank oblique bridge shows high construction techniques in Japan. The spot is the perfect location for seeing it and it seems swan spreading own wings.

Instagrammable Spots

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Activities

Angel Road

4 Reviews

The sand beach appearing by the tidal range is called Angel Road, and it's said that lovers who cross this road by holding hands can become happy. I recommend to visit here at romantic dusk.◎2 times in a day, you can cross the road during 2 hours before and after low tide. You need to check the time of low tide beforehand.

Kashiwa Island Beach

3 Reviews

Kashiwa Island has beautiful sea around it. I enjoyed diving and could meet the attractive sea creatures under the sea! For that reason, Kashiwa Island is the object of many divers attention. You can find some diving shops that prepare all tools to experience diving without license.◎You can enjoy diving without license in the range of 'diving experience'. And some diving shops in Kashiwa Island have this services. But if you want to do diving many times, you should get license.

Okuiya Double Kazura Bridge

4 Reviews

Okuiya Double Kazura Bridges have Obashi (Male Bridge) and Mebashi (Female Bridge). Male Bridge is longer and higher than Female Bridge. When you look down, you can see the mountain river through the floorboard, it's so thrilling. Can you go through this fear!?◎It's a different place from Iya's Kazura Bridge. You can cross many times by one entrance fee. Let's try to cross Female Bridge before you challenge Male Bridge.

Architectures

Iya Kazura Bridge

7 Reviews

At Iya in Tokushima, Kazura Bridge is one of the three most curious bridges in Japan. The bridge is made from hardy kiwi. You can enjoy the thrills of creaking and swinging of the bridge and nice view of the valley at the same time.◎Toll: Adult¥550 Child¥350 Open: From sunrise to sunset, throughout the year

Okuiya Double Kazura Bridge

4 Reviews

Okuiya Double Kazura Bridges have Obashi (Male Bridge) and Mebashi (Female Bridge). Male Bridge is longer and higher than Female Bridge. When you look down, you can see the mountain river through the floorboard, it's so thrilling. Can you go through this fear!?◎It's a different place from Iya's Kazura Bridge. You can cross many times by one entrance fee. Let's try to cross Female Bridge before you challenge Male Bridge.

Imabari Castle

4 Reviews

The Imabari castle is illuminated in warm-color and looks like floating. Of course, it's also good in daytime.

Locations Used For Movies & TV Series

Twenty Four Eyes Movie Studio

4 Reviews

A movie studio of an open set in a movie 'Twenty Four Eyes'. It has retro photogenic scenery and also the view of Seto Inland Sea. Let's take picturesque photos here.◎Near the set of a school building.

Ounoshitaoki Breakwater

1 Reviews

Like the scene of a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)", why don't you have a talk?

Shirobana Park

1 Reviews

Aji is famous for its stone production, and where a movie "Sekai no chushin de ai wo sakebu (Cry for love in the center of the world)" was shot.

Castles

Imabari Castle

4 Reviews

The Imabari castle is illuminated in warm-color and looks like floating. Of course, it's also good in daytime.

Kochi Castle

5 Reviews

There're many exhibitions on each floor, and you can get the fine view of Kochi town from the castle top.

Marugame Castle

3 Reviews

Marugame Castle is famous for the highest and beautiful stone walls. And it's also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot whose castle tower is surrounded with pink blossoms. Many people come to enjoy hanami party. Don't miss the outlook over the sea!◎Parking area is available near the castle. By the way, the stone wall is the highest, but the castle tower is the smallest in Japan.

Restaurants

Trattoria La Fresca

5 Reviews

A tomato risotto with pulpy wagu beef stewed for five. And they are particular about to use the locally grown rice. The thick taste risotto was very good.

KOPOLI DOUGHNUTS

3 Reviews

COPOLI is a cafe of lovely doughnuts! The room has a relaxing atmosphere, so it's nice for a rest during shopping or for sweets time♡

Patisserie T's café TAMAYA

3 Reviews

I've found an ideal café for traveling in Hakata Island. Many variety of cakes make women happy. And, if the terrace seats facing to Seto Inland Sea are vacant, you're lucky! The sea and sweets make your SNS perfect!◎Access: 5min by car from Hakata IC of Shimanami Kaido Speedway. Two tables in the terrace. You can see the seascape beautifully from even inside. Parking lot is available.

Hotels

Moana Coast

2 Reviews

Only 14 rooms on a vast site! Room with open-air jacuzzi bath! You can enjoy the feeling of a resort in Tokushima. I was able to spend an elegant and luxurious time.

Villa Santorini

6 Reviews

The moving scenery makes me wonder how many times I can see such a beautiful sunrise in my life. Winter season, the location of a cliff, and a foreign atmosphere, many factors make the encounter with the beautiful sunrise.

Renaissance Naruto Resort

9 Reviews

An open-air bath on the 1st floor of Renaissance Resort Naruto, is very open structure connected to the outside by the big windows. Taking a bath with the scenery of Naruto Strait Bridge is special.

Spots To See Animals

Shikoku Aquarium

4 Reviews

The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Toyotamahime Shrine

2 Reviews

According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

Sky Aquarium Sorakin

2 Reviews

Sky Aquarium Sorakin in the Gold Tower, right near the Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture. The production of goldfish, mirrors, and disco balls is based on the image of a kaleidoscope. The aquarium with the Great Seto Bridge in the background looks like goldfish swimming in the sky. A different world is spreading.

Spots With Beautiful Flowers

Sanuki Mannou Park

9 Reviews

There're some cosmos fields at the 350 ha site, 13 times as large as Tokyo Dome. You can see the beautiful yellow cosmos planted on the way to a tea house Chikuhu-an from the entrance square, and take pictures of colorful cosmos planted around the lawn area.◎Autumn colored kochia at the same time of cosmos is also must-see. Manno Park has various event on weekends in autumn, so you can enjoy it with all of your families. Admission fees and parking fees are needed.

Awai Shrine

3 Reviews

Hydrangeas coloring the slope are very impressive. A walk in the lush grove has beautiful blue hydrangeas and makes very fantastic scenery. Hydrangea Festival is held in the middle of June every year.◎30 min could be enough to see slowly around the precinct and walk. Free parking lot is available.

Flower Park Urashima

6 Reviews

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Islands To Travel

Ogi Port

4 Reviews

This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

Naoshima Pavilion

4 Reviews

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Benesse House Museum

4 Reviews

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Shrines And Temples

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.

Enman-ji Temple

6 Reviews

Enman-ji Temple is located on the upward of the slope behind Dogo Onsen, and famous for the colorful wishing-balls. If you hold the wishing-ball on your palm and wish good relationship with others, then it may come true. The temple has been well-known as a lovely spiritual power spot since it appeared in SNS.

Spring Destinations

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

8 Reviews

Shinto priests have cherry blossoms at their coronets, and shrine maidens have in their hands, they walk along the approach gracefully. The elegant music and dances also you should see. At Konpira-san in Kagawa Pref. (Sanuki), you can enjoy the graceful spring of Japan.

Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park

3 Reviews

Kikaku Park is a popular spot to see cherry blossoms in Kagawa Prefecture. On the straight street floating on the lake, there're very photogenic tunnel of 200 cherry blossom trees!◎This is the best 'hanami' place in the east part of Kagawa Prefecture. Best season of cherry blossoms is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Summer Destinations

Takamatsu Summer Festival

2 Reviews

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.

Nio Dragon Festival

1 Reviews

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.

Shin Kashiwa-jima Ohashi & Kashiwa-jima Bashi

1 Reviews

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.

Autumn Destinations

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Ritsurin Garden's autumn illumination is one of the events that I recommend to visit every year. It's near the central of the city and has an easy access from both Takamatsu Station and airport. This illumination is held for limited 10 days, 11/19-11/28 in 2016!

A national park Kankakei Gorge

5 Reviews

Kagawa's best autumn scenery, Kankakei Gorge. The beautiful and impressive view can be seen from the observatory as high as the top of Tokyo Sky Tree. Takatori Observatory offers the superb view!

Okubo-ji Temple

3 Reviews

The pilgrimage of Shikoku has become a little boom. Among the 88 temples, Okubo-ji Temple is the last one. And it's also famous as a fall foliage spot. There're many tall trees and the precinct wrapped with red and yellow is very beautiful.◎The contrast of green and red is beautiful. The best season is the beginning of November.

Winter Destinations

Hijikawa Arashi Observation Park

2 Reviews

From October to March, on sunny days with some conditions, you can see Hijikawa Arashi (means Storm) that is a phenomenon of fog moving from the mountain to the sea along Hijikawa River. When it happens on a big scale, the fog could cover the whole river even its entry.◎You need car to go to Hijikawa Arashi Observation Park on the top of the hill.

Sanuki Mannou Park

9 Reviews

The park is surrounded by Sanuki mountains and makes a wonderful contrast with the darkness. You can enjoy the illuminations different from the one in cities.

Oomiko Seaside

1 Reviews

Oomiko Seaside is a sunrise view spot in Tokushima. In winter, you can see the lucky 'Dariuma Sunrise' (its shape looks like a daruma, a doll of luck). Many people come to see it on New Year's Day. But only a few local people come on usual days. How about aimig this lucky sunrise?

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Ehime

Shimonada Station

12 Reviews

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Enman-ji Temple

6 Reviews

Enman-ji Temple is located on the upward of the slope behind Dogo Onsen, and famous for the colorful wishing-balls. If you hold the wishing-ball on your palm and wish good relationship with others, then it may come true. The temple has been well-known as a lovely spiritual power spot since it appeared in SNS.

Dogo Onsen Main Hall

4 Reviews

Dogo Onsen Main Building is a symbol of the Japan's oldest hot spring town. Some nearby hotels lend summer kimono 'yukata', and many tourists enjoy taking pictures of the historical building with yukata.◎Please enjoy onsen, too. At a second-floor lounge with comfortable breeze skimming along, you can have tea and sweets served only here.

Tokushima

Iya Kazura Bridge

7 Reviews

At Iya in Tokushima, Kazura Bridge is one of the three most curious bridges in Japan. The bridge is made from hardy kiwi. You can enjoy the thrills of creaking and swinging of the bridge and nice view of the valley at the same time.◎Toll: Adult¥550 Child¥350 Open: From sunrise to sunset, throughout the year

Otsuka Museum of Art

9 Reviews

A biggest scale art museum that reproduces world's masterpieces by ceramic boards. Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting in Vatican, 'Cappella Sistina' is reproduced at full scale. I was so impressed that I had goose bumps in such an artistic room!◎It's known as a museum of the most expensive entrance fee (3240yen, advance ticket 3100yen), but you could be satisfied with their exquisite reproductions and large number of paintings. I think here is an only place where you can experience the world's arts at the same time.

Oboke Gorge

5 Reviews

Oboke George is famous for the great beauty of nature. And about 160 carp streamers (Koi-nobori) swim gently above the Yoshino River in every spring. You can see them from the pleasure boat.◎Carp streamers decoration: from the end of March to the end of May. You can see carp streamers and ride the pleasure boat at 'Oboke-kyo Man'naka'.

Kagawa

Chichibugahama Beach

27 Reviews

The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Takaya Shrine

10 Reviews

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Ritsurin Garden

17 Reviews

Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Kochi

Nikobuchi

4 Reviews

A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

Monet's Garden Marmottan In Kitagawa Village

3 Reviews

In Japan, there're some places called Monet's Garden, but the only one allowed officially by the head country France is here in Kitagawa Village in Kochi. Wisteria has reached the best time to see, and the beautiful view of the world has come to a crest♪◎Entrance Fee: adult¥700 You can walk round in 2 or 3 hours. Access: by car or taking bus from Nahari Station

Kochi Castle

5 Reviews

In spring, Kochi Castle is a popular place to see the cherry blossoms in this prefecture, and many people come and enjoy hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Kochi Castle, one of the 100 best castles in Japan, is decorated by cherry blossoms, and becomes more beautiful than that in other seasons.◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Review Ranking

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The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.

Name

Chichibugahama Beach

Address

Teno Nio-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. or 60 min from Takamatsu Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.

Name

Shimonada Station

Address

3-8 Ookubo Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

Tel

089-994-5852

How to get there

25 min by car from Iyo IC. 50 min by train from JR Matsuyama Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

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Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.

Name

Takaya Shrine

Address

2800 Muromoto-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 60 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC via Fudō Waterfall, to the nearest parking area, and walk 150 meters. Or, 20 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC to the mountain foot shrine, then 40 min walk to the upper shrine.

Parking

Parking area is available

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Michelin Grreen Guide Japan gives 3-star to Ritsurin Garden. You should visit the cherry blossom illumination event in spring. Though there're not many trees, picturesque night cherry blossoms are proud of its impressive beauty scenery.

Name

Ritsurin Garden

Address

1-20-16 Risturin-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-833-7411

Hours

7:00-17:00,5:30-19:00

Fee

Adult 410 yen、Child 170 yen

How to get there

3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen North Station, 10min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen Station. 3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi Station. The nearest bus stop is Ritsurin Koen Mae. By car, 30min from Takamatsu Airport, 15min from Takamatsu Chu'ou IC.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

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About 4000 trees of kochia change into the autumn colors and make a red carpet in Sanuki Man'no Park. Its fluffy silhouette is lovely, so I felt relaxed and wanted to see them without thinking anything.◎Use the North Parking Lot and you can find them soon. The best season is from the middle of October to the end of October.

Name

Sanuki Mannou Park

Address

Yoshino Mano-cho, Nakatado-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0877-79-1700

Hours

9:30-18:00

Closed

Tue

Fee

Adult 450 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

BY car, 30 min from Zentsuji IC, 45 min from Takamatsu Station, 25 min from Takamatsu Airport. Toll parking area is available.

Parking

Toll parking area is available

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Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.

Name

Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)

Address

892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0877-75-2121

Hours

6:00-18:00

How to get there

To the lowest entrance, by car, 15min from Zentsuji IC, 50min from Takamatsu Airport. The toll parking areas are available. Or, 10min walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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At Iya in Tokushima, Kazura Bridge is one of the three most curious bridges in Japan. The bridge is made from hardy kiwi. You can enjoy the thrills of creaking and swinging of the bridge and nice view of the valley at the same time.◎Toll: Adult¥550 Child¥350 Open: From sunrise to sunset, throughout the year

Name

Iya Kazura Bridge

Address

162-2 Zentokukazurabashi Nishiiyayama-mura, Miyoshi-shi, TokushimaGoogle Map

How to get there

30 min by bus, from Oboke Station

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Enman-ji Temple is located on the upward of the slope behind Dogo Onsen, and famous for the colorful wishing-balls. If you hold the wishing-ball on your palm and wish good relationship with others, then it may come true. The temple has been well-known as a lovely spiritual power spot since it appeared in SNS.

Name

Enman-ji Temple

Address

4-49 Dogo Yuzuki-cho, Matsuyama-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

10 min walk from Dogo Onsen Station, or 5 min walk from Dogo Onsen Main Building.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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A biggest scale art museum that reproduces world's masterpieces by ceramic boards. Michelangelo's famous ceiling painting in Vatican, 'Cappella Sistina' is reproduced at full scale. I was so impressed that I had goose bumps in such an artistic room!◎It's known as a museum of the most expensive entrance fee (3240yen, advance ticket 3100yen), but you could be satisfied with their exquisite reproductions and large number of paintings. I think here is an only place where you can experience the world's arts at the same time.

Name

Otsuka Museum of Art

Address

65-1 Fukuike Tosadomaura Naruto-cho, Naruto-shi, TokushimaGoogle Map

Tel

088-687-3737

Hours

9:30-17:00

Closed

Mon

How to get there

By car, 3 min from Naruto Kita (North) IC, 25 min from Tokushima Airport, and 30 min from Tokushima Station. By bus, 30 min from Tokushima Airport, 70 min from Tokushima Station, 15 min from Naruto Station to Otsuka Kokusai Bijutsukan.

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Located at Shodoshima Olive Park, The Greek Windmill was built as a proof of a sister island to Milos Island. And this windmill facing to the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and surrounded with olive trees is a best place to take pictures in Shodoshima Island.◎Access: 5 min walk from a free parking lot of a Road Station: Shodoshima Olive Park. You can also walk from a neighboring Olive Garden.

Name

Shodoshima Olive Park

Address

1941-1 Ko Nishimura Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

0879-82-2200

Hours

8:30-17:00

How to get there

Bus: get off at 'Olive Koen Guchi (Olive Park Gate)', then walk 5 min. Car: 7 min by car from Kusakabe Port.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

Name

Naoshima Pavilion

Address

Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

The roadside near Miyaura Port

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The aquarium is a place where everyone from children to adults can relax and enjoy, with a large aquarium that looks great on social media and dolphin shows with the ocean in the background. One of the highlights of the Shikoku Aquarium is the light production inside the facility. The fantastic light production is like an extraordinary space. The ``Kannazuki View'' looking up at the aquarium is recommended.

Name

Shikoku Aquarium

Address

4 Hamaichiban Utadu, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

0877-49-4590

Hours

9:00-18:00

How to get there

12 min walk, from Utadu Station

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Oboke George is famous for the great beauty of nature. And about 160 carp streamers (Koi-nobori) swim gently above the Yoshino River in every spring. You can see them from the pleasure boat.◎Carp streamers decoration: from the end of March to the end of May. You can see carp streamers and ride the pleasure boat at 'Oboke-kyo Man'naka'.

Name

Oboke Gorge

Address

1520 Nishi Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi-shi, TokushimaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 30 min from Otoyo IC, 35 min from Ikeda IC, 50 min from Kawanoe IC. 25 min walk from Oboke Station.

Parking

Parking area is available

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This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ¥1030 No photo inside the museum.

Name

Benesse House Museum

Address

Godanji Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, KagawaGoogle Map

Tel

087-892-3223

Hours

8:00-21:00

How to get there

Bus: get off at Tsutsuji-so, then change to a free shuttle bus. Bicycle: 30 or 40 min from Miyaura Port.

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Dogo Onsen Main Building is a symbol of the Japan's oldest hot spring town. Some nearby hotels lend summer kimono 'yukata', and many tourists enjoy taking pictures of the historical building with yukata.◎Please enjoy onsen, too. At a second-floor lounge with comfortable breeze skimming along, you can have tea and sweets served only here.

Name

Dogo Onsen Main Hall

Address

5-6 Dogoyunomachi, Matsuyama-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

Tel

089-921-5141

Hours

6:00-23:00

How to get there

By train, 25 min from JR Matsuyama Station to Dogo Onsen Station, then 5 min walk. By car, 30 min from Matsuyama Airport. Nearby toll parking area is available. By bus, 40 min from Matsuyama Airport.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.

Name

Flower Park Urashima

Address

529-1 Tsumu Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 25 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 70 min from Takamatsu Station, 65 min from Takamatsu Airport.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

Name

Nikobuchi

Address

1278 kiyomizukamibun Iyono-cho, Agawa-gun, KochiGoogle Map

How to get there

Parking

Parking area is available

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One of the 100 best mountains in Japan, and the second highest in the western Japan. The breathtaking scenery spreads on the mountain top located 1995m above sea level. Specially, the ridge named 'Jiro-gyu' you can see from the terrace is extremely beautiful.◎null

Name

Mt. Tsurugi

Address

Iwakura Naka-cho, Naka-gun, TokushimaGoogle Map

How to get there

By car, 90 min from Mima IC, 120 min from Tokushima Airport, 120 min from Tokushima Station, to the lift platform. Take the lift, then walk 40 min to the mountain top.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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This glass architecture is an exchange center and an information desk at Ogi Port. Various letters form the roof, and its shadow changes every moment to create the beautiful scenery of Ogi Island.

Name

Ogi Port

Address

1986 Ogi-cho, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map

How to get there

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I can't turn my eyes away from the scenery of Shimanami-kaido that suddenly appears in front of me! And also I recognized the design of this observatory was very refined. To my surprised, an architect known in the world, Kengo Kuma designed here. There's nothing that obstructs the view, but only handrails.◎Access: by bike or car to Oshima Island. Parking: available and free. Admission fee: free

Name

Kirozan Observatory

Address

478-4 Minamiura Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari-shi, EhimeGoogle Map

How to get there

10 min by car, from Oshimaminami IC.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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