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Shikoku

Pilgrim trails · River gorges

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Known for

The island of the eighty-eight temples.

Japan's least-travelled main island: vine bridges over the Iya gorge, the country's oldest hot spring at Dōgo, and the contemporary art islands of the Inland Sea a short boat ride away.

Matsuyama · Dōgo Onsen · Takamatsu · Iya Valley · Naoshima

Top tables

Sanuki udon · Matsuyama tai-meshi · Sudachi citrus on everything

Don't miss

Iya Valley · Dōgo Onsen · Ritsurin Garden · Naoshima · Shimanto River

Best time

April–June & October–November

Shikoku
Sample itineraries

Two ways in, or make it your own.

Illustrative, never off-the-shelf. Every route runs on five-star properties, private vehicles and drivers, with Shinkansen and all ticketing arranged by our team. Pricing on request.

Valleys & Old Baths

Valleys & Old Baths

6 nights

Vine bridges, gorge country and Japan's oldest hot spring.

  • Days 1–2 Takamatsu & Ritsurin
  • Days 3–4 Iya Valley
  • Days 5–6 Matsuyama (Dōgo Onsen)
Included: Five-star properties · Private vehicle & driver · Shinkansen & all ticketing · On-trip support
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Art & the Inland Sea

Art & the Inland Sea

5 nights

Island museums and installations across a calm blue sea.

  • Days 1–2 Naoshima
  • Day 3 Teshima
  • Days 4–5 Takamatsu
Included: Five-star properties · Private vehicle & driver · Shinkansen & all ticketing · On-trip support
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Valleys & Old Baths
Shikoku · 6 nights

Valleys & Old Baths

Day 1

Arrive in Takamatsu

Across the Seto bridge by rail, then Ritsurin Garden's pine-sculpted lakes at dusk.

Day 2

Udon country

A hands-on sanuki udon morning, then a rest afternoon: bonsai nurseries or the hotel pool.

Day 3

Into the Iya Valley

Deep gorge country by private car: the vine bridge crossing and a riverside inn.

Day 4

The hidden valley

A gorge boat through Ōboke's ravine, a thatched farmhouse lunch, an outdoor bath over the river.

Day 5

Matsuyama

West to the castle town and a night at Dōgo, Japan's oldest onsen, yukata and all.

Day 6

Dōgo, slowly

Morning soak, the castle by chairlift, and tai-meshi sea bream for the last dinner.

Day 7

Depart

Fly out of Matsuyama, or ferry on toward Hiroshima.

Illustrative, never off-the-shelf — every route is rebuilt around your client. Pricing on request.

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Art & the Inland Sea
Shikoku · 5 nights

Art & the Inland Sea

Day 1

Arrive on Naoshima

Private boat across the Inland Sea to the island of pumpkins and concrete.

Day 2

Chichu & Benesse

Monet underground at Chichu, Benesse House after hours, art scattered along the beaches.

Day 3

Teshima

By e-bike between rice terraces to the teardrop museum, one of the world's quietest rooms.

Day 4

Rest day

A slow island morning, sea-view lunch, then back across to Takamatsu.

Day 5

Ritsurin

The great garden with tea by the pond, and a final seafood dinner on the harbour.

Day 6

Depart

Rail or air onward, arrangements already made.

Illustrative, never off-the-shelf — every route is rebuilt around your client. Pricing on request.

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