84. The Shikoku Region

Ritsurin Garden

Sanuki Udon

Shikoku is one of the main islands of Japan and has a unique history, beautiful natural scenery, and a traditional feel. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the Shikoku region of Japan!

Topics Covered:

• Shikoku Pilgrimage

• History

• Tokushima Prefecture: Naruto Whirlpools — Iya Valley (Vine bridges) — Anan Coast — Awa Odori Festival — Nagoro (Doll village) — Sobagome Zosui

• Kagawa Prefecture: Naoshima (Art island) — Shikoku Village — Konpira Shrine — Ritsurin Garden — Ogijima — Sanuki Udon

• Ehime Prefecture: Shimanami Kaido (Biking trail) — Dogo Onsen — Matsuyama Castle — Uwajima Castle — Mount Ishizuchi — Uwajima Gaiya Matsuri — Uchiko (Kamihaga Residence, Yokaichi Old Town) — Goshiki Somen

• Kochi Prefecture: Kochi City Market — Kochi Castle — Yoshino River — Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum — Kitagawa (Monet’s Garden) — Yosakoi Festival — Katsuo Tataki

• How to get to/around the Shikoku Region