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[Shikoku] Ranking of recommended sightseeing spots with stunning views and relaxation

[Shikoku] Ranking of recommended sightseeing spots with stunning views and relaxation

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Category: 歴史｜絶景
Area: Tokushima | Kagawa | Ehime | Kochi

From the Naruto whirlpools, Iya Valley and Kazura Bridge, Ritsurin Garden and Shodoshima, Dogo Onsen, Shimanto River, Cape Ashizuri, and the Shikoku Karst, to the Kurushima Strait and Shimanami, Chichibugahama Beach, Kotohira and Kotohira Shrine, Mt. Ishizuchi, and Katsurahama Beach, this trip also offers a chance to enjoy the Shikoku sacred sites.

Kotohiragu Shrine in Konpira-san
Kotohira Shrine is known for its "Konpira Pilgrimage." There are 785 stone steps from the main approach to the main shrine, and a total of 1,368 steps to the inner shrine and Ikutama Shrine. This is a
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Matsuyama Castle with an existing castle tower
Matsuyama Castle in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, is a precious castle with a castle tower built before the Edo period, one of only 12 remaining in Japan. It is a flatland castle built on a castle moun
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Dogo Onsen Main Building
Dogo Onsen is known as the oldest hot spring in Japan, and the Dogo Onsen Main Building is its symbol. It is a special place where you can heal your body and mind in the historic hot springs and exper
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Benesse Art Site Naoshima
The Benesse House Museum in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is a museum that combines Tadao Ando's architecture with nature. You can also experience an overnight stay where you can immerse yourself in ar
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Kochi Castle is the only castle in Japan that has the entire Honmaru
Kochi Castle is a Japanese castle located in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. In the Edo period, the Tosa clan's domain office was placed in the Ninomaru palace. In addition to being one of the 12 surviv
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Todoroki Falls, one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls (Kochi Prefecture)
Todoroki Falls is one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, located in Kohoku-cho, Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. The 82m-high, three-tiered waterfall features a sparkling blue pool and is a designated prefec
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Great view! Shikoku Karst
Shikoku Karst, which stretches across Ehime and Kochi prefectures, is one of Japan's three major karst regions, stretching over 1,000 meters above sea level. Its idyllic scenery of white limestone, gr
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Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Shikoku
Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in Shikoku in Ehime Prefecture with an altitude of 1,982 meters.
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Tsurugi-san
Tsurugi is a mountain with an altitude of 1,955m that straddles Miyoshi City, Mima City, and Naka Town, Naka District, Tokushima Prefecture. It is the highest peak in Tokushima Prefecture and was sele
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Superb view of the Pacific Ocean! Cape Muroto
Cape Muroto belongs to Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, and is the cape at the tip of the Muroto Peninsula that protrudes into the Pacific Ocean.
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Shikoku Aquarium
Shikoku Aquarium is a condensed version of the "Shikoku waterscape" of the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. A classic Utazu spot, it offers a variety of indoor exhibits that can be enjoyed even
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Kankakei Ravine
Shodoshima's Kankakei Gorge is a scenic spot that is counted among the three most beautiful valleys in Japan. The view from the ropeway is spectacular.
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Kochi Specialties Gather! Hirome Market
Hirome Market in Kochi City is a lively food stall village near Kochi Castle. It is a treasure trove of Kochi gourmet food, where you can taste fresh seafood such as seared bonito and local sake.
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Niyodo River “Nikobuchi”
The Niyodo River is a class 1 river located in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku, and has the highest water quality in Japan. ``Nikobuchi'' is a waterfall located in ``Ino-machi'' upstream of the Niyodo River
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Katsurahama where Ryoma Sakamoto also looked at
Katsurahama is a beach located in Urato, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. Known as a representative scenic spot in Kochi, it is also famous for its bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto.
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Nakatsu Valley of the Niyodo River
This valley is located upstream of the Niyodo River, a first-class river in Shikoku that boasts the highest water quality in Japan, and has surprisingly clean water.
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Todoroki Falls (Tokushima Prefecture), one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls
Todoroki Kujuku Falls, a hidden gem in Kaiyo Town, Tokushima, has been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls. Located in a valley with a series of large and small waterfalls upstream from the
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Unpenji Temple and Unpenji Summit Park
Take the Unpenji Ropeway to an altitude of 920m. Unpenji Summit Park is a popular spot for panoramic views, with a sky swing and photo frames.
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Sata no Chinkabashi Bridge
今成橋（佐田沈下橋）は、四万十川に架かる、欄干のない素朴な沈下橋。川の増水時には水中に沈む、四万十川の象徴的な風景です。沈下橋の中でも有名な佐田の沈下橋です。
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Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Park, located in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, is Japan's largest excursion-style daimyo garden. It was built in the latter half of the 16th century by the Matsudaira clan, the feudal lo
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Japan's Tallest Stone Walls! Marugame Castle
Marugame Castle was abandoned, but a wooden castle tower was rebuilt after that. The surrounding stone walls are the tallest in Japan.
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Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden - Makino Tomitaro Memorial Museum
A botanical garden in Kochi City associated with botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino. On its vast grounds, you can enjoy rare plants from around the world and beautiful gardens.
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Kitagawa Village "Monet's Garden" Marmottan
Monet's Garden, Marmottan, is located in Kitagawa Village, Aki District, Kochi Prefecture, and is modeled after Monet's beloved garden in Giverny, France. With features like a water lily pond and wist
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Ryugado Cave (Kochi Prefecture), one of Japan's three largest limestone caves
Ryugado Cave is a limestone cave located in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. Counted as one of the three major limestone caves in Japan, it is said to have been formed over 175 million years.
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Okitsu Beach (Kochi Prefecture)
This shallow white sand beach was selected as one of Japan's 100 best swimming beaches. Lifeguards are on duty during opening hours, making it a popular swimming spot in Shimanto Town, Kochi, where fa
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Uwajima Castle
Uwajima Castle is one of Japan's 100 most famous castles, with a beautiful existing castle tower. Its charm lies in the history of the Date clan and the magnificent view overlooking the castle town of
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Uchiko Townscape Preservation District
Uchiko Townscape Preservation District is a nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, with its beautiful white-walled streets built on the Japanese can
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Movie location! JR Shimonada Station
Right in front of the platform on the Yosan Line of the Shikoku Railway Company is an unmanned station with a view of the vast ocean. It is also famous as a great spot to watch the sunset.
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Tairyuji Temple
The 21st temple of the 88 Shikoku temples, this ancient temple sits atop Mount Tairyuji at an altitude of approximately 618m. Accessible by the longest ropeway in western Japan, it is a power spot whe
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