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Squeezed between Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū, the Seto Inland Sea is alive with hundreds of charming emerald green isles, rising from the ever-present blue haze of the seascape. The islands of the Seto Inland Sea are renowned for their stunning beauty and are becoming notable destinations for contemporary art enthusiasts, particularly with the success of…
Shikoku’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as Sanuki, may be the smallest of all of Japan’s 47 prefectures. However, for those interested in exploring off the standard tourist route, Shikoku offers plenty of intrigue. Island hop in the Inland Sea, hike up a Fuji look-alike with locals, search for your doppelgänger among 500 temple statues or…
Writer Brian Ashcraft travels to Kagawa Prefecture with an empty stomach and a singular mission: Eat noodles. It’s almost 7am and I’ve already been driving for two hours. The morning sun glows hot over the water as my Volvo races across the Onaruto Bridge, a pearl-colored crossing suspended over a narrow strait. In a few…
When to Visit Shikoku, Japan Over the last 1200 years, most visitors to the Japanese island of Shikoku have turned up in spring, allowing two months to walk the 88 Sacred Temples pilgrimage before the rainy season in June. However, today’s travelers come based on their unique interests. Mid-August brings festival time, outdoor enthusiasts prefer…
Explore Shikoku: Japan’s Hidden Gem Shikoku is well off the beaten path followed by most travelers to Japan. This country’s fourth-largest island has long evoked a sense of mystery, and even today, visitors embark on a journey of discovery when they venture to Shikoku. Part of Shikoku’s allure stems from its perceived remoteness and enduring…