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.

Add 2 days to Osaka and reach Shikoku by highway bus. Two itinerary plans with cost estimates for udon, shrines, and onsen.

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…

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…