Shikoku – Japan’s Spiritual Island
Pilgrimage Routes of Japan
Shikoku (四国) is an ofent-forgotten island in Japan. The smallest of Japan’s Big Four, it lies to the south of Honshu.
Surrounded by the tranquil Seto Inland Sea and the dynamic Pacific Ocean, Shikoku has everything a traveler could wish for: seas, mountains, rivers, delicious food, traditional culture, and a long and fascinating history.
We are sure that in Shikoku you will find an abundance of attractions that will create memories to last a lifetime.
The island is thought of as a rural backwater, with few must-see attractions, but a visit there can wash away those doubts; Surrounded by the tranquil Seto Inland Sea and the dynamic Pacific Ocean, Shikoku has everything a traveler could wish for: seas, mountains, rivers, delicious food, traditional culture, and a long and fascinating history.
It is also the home of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.