Explore Shikoku and Ehime — Japan’s quieter island of pilgrim trails, hot springs and castle towns. First-hand things to do and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
Shikoku is Japan’s smallest main island and one of its most overlooked, which is exactly why it rewards the travellers who make the trip. Japan was the destination that first made me fall in love with solo travel back in 2017. Since then, the places I have enjoyed most have often been those away from…
Shikoku Island is Japan’s best-kept secret. Packed with all the things that people seek out when planning a trip to Japan: breathtaking scenery, culture, tradition, authenticity and hospitable people. If you want to experience something different, where nature and traditions still live, I would urge you to go to Shikoku. Planning a bigger Japan adventure?…
Take a journey to Ozu, a quaint town in Ehime Prefecture that blends traditional Japan with quiet countryside charm. Tucked away on the western coast of Shikoku Island, Ozu is one of those places that catches you by surprise. I hadn’t even heard of it before arriving in nearby Matsuyama, but the detour turned out…
Are you interested in experiencing a different side of Japan that is often overlooked by tourists? Would you like to venture off the typical tourist path and discover places that locals love to visit? If you answer yes, then we have just the thing for you – a guide to Uchiko Japan, a delightful Japanese…
Matsuyama is located in Shikoku Island, Japan’s fourth island. It is an underrated city, ready to be explored. Planning a bigger Japan adventure? Start with my Japan travel guide for itineraries, seasons and quieter corners. Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture) wasn’t initially in my itinerary however a friend of mine who had recently moved there invited me….
