Shikoku Travel Guide
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Fodor's Chicago 2013
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Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's four main islands, isn't somewhere many tourists manage to visit. The island is mountainous and mostly rural, but what Shikoku lacks in urban adventure it makes up for in an abundance of natural beauty, unique traditions, and very enthusiastic hospitality.
Shikoku Hotels
Accommodations on Shikoku range from ryokan and minshuku (guest houses) in old homes to international hotels and lavish onsen (thermal spa) resorts. Unless...read more
Shikoku Restaurants
Three of Shikoku's four main cities—Takamatsu, Kochi, and Matsuyama—specialize in a variety of cuisines at very reasonable prices. In smaller...read more
Things To Do in Shikoku
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Shikoku
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Shikoku Experiences
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Get Off the Concrete: Discover Shikoku's natural charms by rafting, hiking, walking, and swimming. Best of all, bicycle across the Seto Inland... Read more
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Every corner of Shikoku has a special dish, cuisine, or crop. Ehime is famous for mikan—clementines—and between November and March... Read more
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If a day or two spent rafting, canyoning, and bridge walking (with a night in a hot spring) leaves you wanting more, grab your bullwhip and fedora... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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News, Hotels
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Trip Report Kyushu May 2013
I will try to trace our Kyushu trip for forum members and those interested in this part of Japan.
Here is basic itinerary
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Greetings all
We are back, and I am jotting down a few things quickly while my mind is still fresh.
First off: thanks to the many Japanophiles here on Fodors who infected us with their enthusiasm: hawaiiantraveller, Read more
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Hello all,
I'm trying to set my itinerary and need to decide if I should start my trip with a couple days in Tokyo or end the trip in Tokyo. Read more
