Shikoku (四国, Shikoku, pronounced [ɕikokɯ] ⓘ, lit.'four provinces') is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is 225 kilometres (140 miles) long and between 50 and 150 …

Sakoku (鎖国 / 鎖國, "chained country") is the most common name for the isolationist foreign policy of the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate under which, during the Edo period (from 1603 to …

Mar 18, 2025 · Shikoku is also famous for the 88-temple pilgrimage, which is a 1,200 km route that takes you past 88 temples on Shikoku and is walked by around 150,000 people every …

Shikoku might be the smallest of Japan's four major islands, but it packs a big natural and cultural punch. It boasts picturesque coastline on the glittering Seto Inland Sea, legendary udon …

Shikoku (四国, literally "four countries") is Japan's fourth largest island, southwest of Japan's main island Honshu. True to its name, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures. Top destinations in …

Mar 16, 2023 · Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands, but within its comparatively diminutive confines is some of the country’s most prepossessing natural scenery. You could …

The smallest and least populated of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku is renowned for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route, Matsuyama Castle, a fortress castle that is one of the few …

Apr 4, 2025 · Shikoku, island, the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is separated from Honshu by the Inland Sea (north) and the Kii Strait (east) and from Kyushu by the Bungo Strait …

Discover Shikoku offers exclusive, luxury travel experiences in Shikoku, Japan. Explore hidden gems, cultural treasures, and relaxing escapes with our bespoke tours. Enter through the …

Shihoku is absolutely worth visiting! From feudal castles in Kochi and Matsuyama, to Takamatsu’s Ritsurin Garden, to the unique indigo crafts of Tokushima, all aspects of Shikoku travel are …