Shikoku
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four major islands, and is surrounded on three sides by Honshu and Kyushu. Shikoku is quiet and still retains its natural atmosphere. without being absorbed by modern culture Shikoku is divided into northern and southern parts by steep mountains. In the north there is little rainfall and there are industrial towns along the way. The southern part of the Pacific Ocean is overgrown with forests.
The weather will be warm There is a lot of rainfall The weather on the island is warm and comfortable in early spring. and the beginning of autumn And another interesting highlight is Shikoku is connected to Honshu by the Seito-Ohashi Bridge, a series of six bridges using five small islands as connecting points. With a length of 12.3 kilometers, this bridge It is one of the two-story bridges that are longer than the others.
Shikoku consists of 4 prefectures:
1. Kagawa is located on the island of Shikoku, and Takamatsu is the prefectural capital. which is a city famous for udon and there is a bonsai garden near this city as well
2. Tokushima Lis located on the island of Shikoku, the capital city is Tokushima, featured in the Awa Odori festival (a type of Japanese dance). There is a craft village here. and famous The Naruto Whirlpool which originated in the Naruto Strait which is between Tokushima prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo prefecture
3. Ehime is located on the island of Shikoku with Matsuyama as the capital. It is an important source of shipbuilding as well as the textile, paper, chemical, and oil industries. And there is orange as a famous product.
4. Kochi is located in the southern part of the island of Shikoku. Kochi is the capital Famous for the Yosakoi Festival (a type of Japanese dance) is home to the Anpanman Museum. and was the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, a samurai, and political reformer during the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Tourist Attraction
Matsuyama Castle
Located on Mount Katsuyama With a height of about 132 meters, the castle is located in the middle of Matsuyama City. Built in 1603, it is a large five-story castle. It is another city viewpoint as it can see almost all places in the city.
Whirlpools or Naruto (Naruto Whirlpools)
Onarutokyo Bridge, which spans Awaji Island to Shikoku Island With a height of over 450 meters on the bridge, there is a walkway called Usunomichi, where you can walk to see Naruto. Some of them will be made into mirrors so everyone can see Naruto clearly.
Iyotetsu Department Store Takashimaya (Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store)
The shopping mall is the largest on Shikoku Island that sells both domestic and international brands. Sell all kinds of products It can be said that there are ready for you to choose from. There are also restaurants open as well.
Okaido/Gintengai Shopping Arcades
The largest shopping and entertainment street in Ehime, clothing stores, various shops, and facilities. Cafes and restaurants stand along the road.
Dogo Onsen hot spring Main Building
Matsuyama City is known for its hot springs which are more than 3,000 years old, especially the reputation of Dogo Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Japan. This hot spring has appeared in old Japanese legends such as the legend of the egret. and other legends about many hot springs
