Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

Exploring offbeat adventure hikes is a great way to connect with nature while staying away from the madding tourist crowds ...

Drive, cycle or hike through Shikoku Karst to take in the changing face of Japan's seasons, or indulge in a spot of stargazing under the clear night skies. Ehime's proximity to the sea means that ...

Henro, a pilgrimage of 88 temples in Shikoku, is a tradition with a long history. It attracts 150,000 people from all over the world annually. Calling these pilgrims "o-henro-san," or those who ...

Deep in the mountains of Shikoku-the smallest of Japan's major ... and you can cross them to reach the valley's variety of hiking routes. One of the Iya Valley's most popular hiking destinations ...

The event has become largely secular, with heavy crowds, plentiful souvenirs and the simple fact that Shikoku offers some spectacular hiking and feelings of being worlds away from the hectic life of ...

Osaka-based Kintetsu Railway Co. will increase the fare by 20 yen from April. The size of the hike for Shikoku Railway Co. (JR Shikoku) will be 20 yen from May. “Sustaining our business in the ...