Title: Visit Shikoku: Best of Shikoku Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku-Hotels.d6048154.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Shikoku-Vacation-Rentals.d6048154.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Shikoku.d6048154.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Shikoku.d6048154.Travel-Guide-Activities)[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) # Shikoku ## Travel Guide ![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) ## Visit Shikoku Where to stay Things to do #### Join pilgrims on an 88-temple voyage or climb the highest mountain in Western Japan on this island of history, nature and traditional life. As Japan’s smallest and least-populated island, Shikoku is not often a priority on the itineraries of visitors to Japan. However, because of its less-developed character, Shikoku has a well-preserved natural landscape and many intact heritage sites. Spend a few days outside highly urbanized Japan to explore Shikoku’s villages, mountains and hilltop temples. Ancient castles are common features of Shikoku’s landscape. The grandest looms over Matsuyama, the island’s largest city. Matsuyama Castle stands high on a mountain 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. Reach the 17th-century castle by gondola and look out over the sprawling city. Temples are scattered across Shikoku as well, holding important places in Shikoku’s traditional life. Annually, 100,000 Buddhist pilgrims make the 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Each pilgrim walks or drives around the island to visit 88 temples related to a legendary monk named Kūkai. Attempt to walk a stretch of the 750-mile (1,200-kilometer) trail or visit just a few temples. See Chikurin-ji Temple outside the city of Kochi, which features a five-story pagoda and a garden believed to have originated in the 14th century. Trek into Shikoku’s interior to explore mountainous terrain. As the tallest mountain in Western Japan, Mount Ishizuchi rises 6,503 feet (1,982 meters) above sea level. Experienced hikers can climb it in a day. The island-spotted oceans around Shikoku are worth discovering as well. Head to Imabari on the northern coast to access the Shimanami Sea Route. This 37-mile (60-kilometer) series of 10 bridges passes over six small islands and crosses the Seto Inland Sea to the island of Honshu. For a special treat, take a whale-watching tour from Kochi. Beyond its robust heritage and traditions, Shikoku features excellent culinary specialties. Visit Tokushima for a bowl of Tokushima ramen or order the katsuo no tataki (seared bonito from local waters) anywhere on the island. Fly into the international airport at Osaka and drive two hours to reach Shikoku. See a much different Japan from neon-lit Tokyo on this peaceful island. ### Where to stay in 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 Matsuyama Castle Ropeway 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) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sambanchō While visiting Sambanchō, you might make a stop by sights like Takamatsu City Museum of Art and Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street. [](https://expedia.ca/Sambancho.dx553248635975867756) - Shikoku Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shikoku ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokushima Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11740000/11731600/11731541/d0c42eb0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokushima Station 3-8, Terashimahonmachi-higashi Tokushima Tokushima CA $77 CA $85 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 Stay at this hotel in Tokushima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) 室内はとても清潔で静かでした。ゆっくり疲れをとることができました。シャワーも温度、湯量も問題ありません。朝食のバイキングはメニューが豊富で、徳島地産のメニューがありとても満足いたしました。立地もとてもよく、コンビニエンスストアがビル内にあり、JR,高速バスともに利便性が高いです。次回もまたぜひ利用したいと思います。 Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=11731541&PinnedHotelID=11731541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048154) ![Hotel MyStays Matsuyama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/552100/552020/0415bb03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel MyStays Matsuyama 1-10-10 Otemachi Matsuyama Ehime-ken CA $45 CA $49 total Jan 27 - Jan 28 Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) We stayed in the updated twin rooms and they were very comfortable, with a beautiful view of the castle, moat and city. Would happily stay here again. Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=552020&PinnedHotelID=552020&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048154) ![Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11090000/11089900/11089816/b63561ea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Matsuyama Okaido 2 Chome-5-12 Okaido Matsuyama Ehime-ken CA $101 CA $112 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Stay at this hotel in Matsuyama. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) 這是個非常棒的住宿地方！逛街吃飯都方便！ Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=11089816&PinnedHotelID=11089816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6048154) [See all 993 properties in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6048154) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![edit x seven SETOUCHI SHODOSHIMA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119670000/119664800/119664798/91f0e08f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### edit x seven SETOUCHI SHODOSHIMA 144-235 Yasuda Shodoshima Kagawa Stay at this aparthotel in Shodoshima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marukin Soy Sauce Memorial and Sakate Port ... [](https://expedia.ca/Shodoshima-Hotels-Edit-X-Seven-SETOUCHI-SHODOSHIMA.h119664798.Hotel-Information) ![Grand Base Takamatsu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46240000/46235100/46235079/e2bff7a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Base Takamatsu 6 9 Uchimachi Takamatsu Kagawa Prefecture Stay at this apartment in Takamatsu. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and climate control. Popular attractions Kagawa Museum and Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (130 reviews) Grand Base Takamatsu is an apartment rental more than a hotel. Although it was not what we expected it was perfect for our stay in Takamatsu. It is very well located near the main shopping arcade, has a terrific soba restaurant across the street. It has an ok kitchen and be prepared to do some shopping ... Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Takamatsu-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-TAKAMATSU.h46235079.Hotel-Information) ![GOKAN KOTOHIRA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113550000/113542100/113542058/ccaa2a4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GOKAN KOTOHIRA 279-3 Kotohira Kagawa Stay at this vacation home in Kotohira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions New Reoma World and Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) 広々としていて、特にお風呂が広くて清潔でした。ただ夜中にトイレに起きた時、急な階段を降りるのが少し不便でした Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kotohira-Hotels-GOKAN-KOTOHIRA.h113542058.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shikoku](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6048154&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](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 3.5/5(3 reviews) 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. 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