Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Shikoku February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Shikoku Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku.dx6048154)[Hotels in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku-Hotels.d6048154.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Shikoku.d6048154.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shikoku Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shikoku.d6048154.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shikoku Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku.d6048154.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Shikoku ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Shikoku Types of activities Where to stay [Shikoku travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku.dx6048154) ![Shikoku which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048154/14afe290-27e8-4d9e-afc9-11c6eccf790f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shikoku which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048154/14afe290-27e8-4d9e-afc9-11c6eccf790f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shikoku featuring heritage elements and a cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048154/1e2e952d-8274-4ad6-bad9-cc7e32da79f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shikoku showing forests and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048154/3c97a62c-882d-4752-a389-273ce5d162bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shikoku showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048154/07f3bbc8-31d0-472a-9f98-3685b5edc7c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Shikoku Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Shikoku has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Shikoku is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Shikoku to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Shikoku Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Shikoku. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Shikoku attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Shikoku | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Japanese Cultural Experience by Nationally Certified Beauticians](/things-to-do/japanese-cultural-experience-by-nationally-certified-beauticians.a50094400.activity-details): CA $145 | | Top 5 things to do | [Japanese Cultural Experience by Nationally Certified Beauticians](/things-to-do/japanese-cultural-experience-by-nationally-certified-beauticians.a50094400.activity-details)[Takamatsu Kimono, Crafts, and Calligraphy](/things-to-do/takamatsu-kimono-crafts-and-calligraphy.a50703734.activity-details)[Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/takamatsu-half-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2750526.activity-details)[Private Takamatsu Food Beer Tasting Experience](/things-to-do/private-takamatsu-food-beer-tasting-experience.a49730805.activity-details)[Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/takamatsu-full-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2750803.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Japanese Cultural Experience by Nationally Certified Beauticians](/things-to-do/japanese-cultural-experience-by-nationally-certified-beauticians.a50094400.activity-details)[Takamatsu Kimono, Crafts, and Calligraphy](/things-to-do/takamatsu-kimono-crafts-and-calligraphy.a50703734.activity-details) | | With kids | [Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/takamatsu-half-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2750526.activity-details)[Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](/things-to-do/takamatsu-full-day-private-tour-with-nationally-licensed-guide.a2750803.activity-details)[Naoshima Art Island Day Tour from Takamatsu](/things-to-do/naoshima-art-island-day-tour-from-takamatsu.a50976428.activity-details) | ## What to do in Shikoku --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Shikoku ![Dogo Onsen showing heritage elements and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387854579/c23b9646-301b-4e85-a029-a6ff771f0d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dogo Onsen Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away. [](https://expedia.ca/Dogo-Onsen-Dogo-Hot-Spring.d553248626387854579.Vacation-Attraction) ![Iced pumpkin;)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000757860/e555f93c-3b9f-4341-b52c-5ca001a818e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Benesse House Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Benesse House Museum during your travels in Naoshima. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Benesse-House-Naoshima.d3000757860.Vacation-Attraction) ![瀬戸内海（日本 - 香川 - 豊島）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770226/1f888f9f-cdcf-4593-9f5b-ee71285a044e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Teshima Art Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Teshima Art Museum during your travels in Karato. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Teshima-Art-Museum-Tonosho.d553248621532770226.Vacation-Attraction) ![Was established from the roof of the arcade of the mall, it is a watch. It is a design angel is like having a watch. Some people because it uses a smartphone while walking and also watching the shops, people that way might no stop to the eye easily.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3363/75c52d4f-11dd-49f8-b29e-0ac8b7994172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street You can enjoy retail therapy at Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street during your visit to Takamatsu. [](https://expedia.ca/Takamatsu-Marugamemachi-Shopping-Street-Takamatsu.d553248635975846280.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matsuyama Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103702/3bb031c2-269f-4d81-a1bf-05b245033504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matsuyama Castle Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama. [](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama-Castle-Matsuyama.d6103702.Vacation-Attraction) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102800/43b53711-58d1-458a-8cb0-9a3173c2c679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kochi Castle Find out about the history of Kochi with a stop at Kochi Castle. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Kochi-Castle-Kochi.d6102800.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dramatic Landscape of Many Rocks and Stones on The Grassy Field under The Sky in The Morning, Shikoku Karst in Japan, Natural or Environmental Image, Nobody, Beautiful Dawn ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532763332/e60226f3-7747-465d-aeb4-c2b43c3b0dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shikoku Karst Learn about the local history of Kumakogen with a stop at Shikoku Karst. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku-Karst-Seiyo.d553248621532763332.Vacation-Attraction) ![A small shrine on the point of Katsurahama beach, Kochi prefecture, Shikoku, Japan; Shutterstock ID 730399141; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102798/8fd8a734-a3a8-4987-89df-20a8c1fb9eca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Katsurahama Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Katsurahama Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kochi. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Katsurahama-Beach-Kochi.d6102798.Vacation-Attraction) ![Japanese Garden in Takamatsu - Japan. View in autumn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770056/9e06b1f0-8aed-4c1d-8f34-51d94d43f6e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takamatsu Castle Find out about the history of Takamatsu with a stop at Takamatsu Castle. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Takamatsu-Castle-Takamatsu.d553248621532770056.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Shikoku ![Dogo Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691510/b9198051-5dd7-42dd-952d-792b57e2f37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dogo Hot Spring Famed for its historic public bathhouse built in 1894, this hot spring resort town offers a relaxing atmosphere with guests strolling in yukata robes. Easily accessible by tram, explore sights like Yushinden and Gyokuza no Ma. [](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama-Dogo-Hot-Spring.dx553248633981691510) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okaido While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama-Okaido.dx553248635976007253) ![Kotohiragu Library 金刀比羅宮圖書館](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939576194/2a36592a-aae6-4bb7-96e6-1bf58c6c1973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Konpira Onsen You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Konpira Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Konpira Grand Theatre or Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Kotohira-Konpira-Onsen.dx553248635939576194) ![This photo was taken from north to south. Kanji banner of blue is labeled "Setouchi International Art Festival 2013". There is a famous film director, also works of Takeshi Kitano. If you are interested in this art festival, you should look to official page. Japanese and English You can select the language. http://setouchi-artfest.jp/ I think architecture here also great. There is a donut shop delicious just around the corner.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3363/b9133c6d-398e-4fc8-a21b-841b6eba4b87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kawara Machi If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawara Machi and surrounding area, you can visit Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street and Takamatsu City Museum of Art. [](https://expedia.ca/Kawara-Machi.dx553248635976386411) ![#ehime #japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/17a64ce5-427c-46da-bc2d-f9026590ed94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ichibancho If you're spending some time in Ichibancho, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Akiyama Brothers Birthplace are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Matsuyama-Ichibancho.dx959557234923507712) ![Matsuyama showing street scenes, road cycling and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/4d8bca09-b319-4656-8027-3013d54735fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sanbancho You'll appreciate the historic sites during your time in Sanbancho and you might want to plan a stop by Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Bansuiso while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sanbancho.dx3000755706) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Shikoku ![Matsuyama which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2489/7f653b06-75b1-468b-87d0-8fb2d2129f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matsuyama ![Okayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/87796eb6-0116-4bd7-b073-1c81780c1ebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Okayama ![A-Bomb Dome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128225/379efbba-31bf-45f7-99b2-bfbfb31a9436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hiroshima ![Kure City and Ondo Bridge, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128230/0a9078f6-ebb3-4b92-95a1-1976e66e2a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kure ![Big fish, made from garbage, near the port](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140080/83b2af54-971b-4843-aecd-0ff867af4636.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tamano ![日本 愛媛県 新居浜市 マイントピア別子 東平ゾーン Japan Shikoku Ehime Niihama Besshi copper mine ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152482/4a653df2-0314-4848-a1ff-c72c1b3ff824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Niihama ![JAPAN-Pilgrimage on the way to the 88 temples in Shikoku ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197443/293e3ead-a466-4c17-9007-90817068ddf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tosashimizu ![The Angel_Road of Shōdo Island, Tonosho, Kagawa prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000730052/cc8a0534-9d52-4e2b-838e-47e6d52dffda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ### Tonosho ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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