Attractions Kochi Castle and Hirome Market Guide 2026: Keep and Honmaru Palace, Straw-Grilled Bonito and the Sunday Market
Kochi Castle is one of Japan's twelve surviving keeps and the only one that also keeps its Honmaru P…
Attractions Takamatsu Attractions Guide 2026: Ritsurin Garden, Tamamo Park, Yashima’s Yashimaru, Kitahama Alley and Megijima & Ogijima Island-Hopping
Takamatsu is Shikoku's gateway to the Seto Inland Sea, with a three-star garden, a water castle, Yas…
Attractions Shimanto River Guide 2026: Submersion Bridges, Yakatabune vs Canoe, and Cycling from Nakamura Station
The Shimanto River in western Kochi, often called Japan's last clear stream, is best known for its r…
Attractions Katsurahama and Sakamoto Ryoma Statue Guide 2026: No Swimming, Bus Access, Ryoma Memorial Museum and Umi no Terrace
Katsurahama is a bow-shaped Pacific beach at the southern edge of Kochi City, with the Sakamoto Ryom…
Hotels Where to Stay in Tokushima City 2026: 16 Hotels and Guesthouses Near Tokushima Station, Rooftop Hot Springs, Mount Bizan Views and Awa Odori Booking Tips
Nearly every place worth staying in Tokushima is within ten minutes' walk south of JR Tokushima Stat…
Itineraries Shikoku 5-Day Itinerary 2026: Counterclockwise Loop of Takamatsu, Tokushima, Kochi and Matsuyama, Drive Times and Self-Drive vs. Rail Pass
Five days and four nights covers Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi and Ehime as a highlights route. This 2026…
Hotels Dogo Onsen Hotels 2026: How to Choose Between the Onsen Street, Hillside and Oku-Dogo
Compare 15 Dogo Onsen hotels across upscale, mid-range, budget and distinctive stays, with walking d…
Food Sanuki Udon Pilgrimage Guide 2026: Self-Service Ordering, Kake vs Bukkake and Must-Try Shops in Takamatsu and Marugame
Kagawa Prefecture has more than 600 udon shops, and the udon pilgrimage has its own rules. This 2026…
Attractions Naruto Whirlpools Guide 2026: Reading the Tide Table, Cruises vs. Uzu-no-Michi, Onaruto Bridge and Nearby Sights
Whirlpools in the Naruto Strait depend entirely on the tide. This 2026 guide covers how to read the …
Attractions Naoshima Art Island Guide 2026: Chichu Reservations, Kusama’s Pumpkins, Art House Project and Lee Ufan Museum Day Trip
How to do Naoshima in 2026: Tadao Ando's Chichu Art Museum with its timed reservations, Yayoi Kusama…