Osaka + 2 Days: Authentic Shikoku Without the Crowds
Add 2 days to Osaka and reach Shikoku by highway bus. Two itinerary plans with cost estimates for udon, shrines, and onsen.
Ritsurin Garden Guide: Michelin 3-Star Japanese Garden in Takamatsu
Visit Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Kagawa — a Michelin 3-star Japanese garden. Admission ¥500, opening hours by season, access from Takamatsu Station, and top spots.
After Tokyo and Kyoto: Why Shikoku Should Be Next
What You’ll Learn in This Article Why Shikoku Is Getting More Attention Now You have done Tokyo. You have walked Kyoto’s temple districts. Now the question most repeat visitors to Japan eventually ask is: where next? For a growing number…
Kochi Is Closer Than You Think — And Worth the Trip
Kochi is 2–3 hours from Osaka or Okayama by express train. Discover katsuo tataki, a 300-year Sunday market, and Kochi Castle — all walkable from the station.
Shimanto River Canoe Guide | Compare Tours, Costs & Best Season
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is the Shimanto River? Japan’s Last Free-Flowing Clear Stream The Shimanto River (四万十川) flows 196 km (122 miles) through western Kochi Prefecture and is widely known as Japan’s last major undammed clear stream.…
Naruto Whirlpools Guide: Sightseeing Boat vs Uzunomichi Walkway
Naruto whirlpools: sightseeing boat vs Uzunomichi walkway compared. Best viewing times, tide chart tips, and access from Osaka and Kobe.
Matsuyama Castle Guide: Ropeway, Lift & Hiking Compared
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is Matsuyama Castle? Matsuyama Castle stands on the summit of Mt. Katsuyama (132 m) in central Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s 12 gensōn tenshu — castle keeps that have survived…
Imabari Towel Guide: Factory Visits, Shops & What to Buy
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Makes Imabari Towels Special Imabari (今治) in Ehime Prefecture is Japan’s largest towel-producing region. Only products that pass strict quality testing earn the official red, blue, and white certification mark. The Certification Mark…
Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide for Beginners | Routes, Rentals & Costs
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is the Shimanami Kaido? A 70 km Cycling Route Across the Seto Inland Sea The Shimanami Kaido is a dedicated cycling and walking path connecting Onomichi (Hiroshima Prefecture) and Imabari (Ehime Prefecture) across…
Dogo Onsen Guide: 3 Bathhouses, Prices & Access from Matsuyama
What You’ll Learn in This Article What Is Dogo Onsen? Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring and Its Historic Bathhouse Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, is one of Japan’s oldest hot spring resorts, with records dating back to the Kojiki and…