7 The Heart of Shikoku Anonymous A visit to Iya Valley in the centre of Shikoku is a must for anyone wanting to get off the beaten track. You will need a car,...
6 Awa Odori Festival, Tokushima City Naoko Takeuchi Awa Odori Festival in Tokushima City. Enjoy Japanese traditional dance from box seats.
Culture Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2026 Yoshifumi Hara August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgr...
7 Accommodation Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore Sandra Isaka The Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore, housed in a traditional Japanese home, exhibits historical artifacts of the Heiki clan ...
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 10 Yoshifumi Hara As the 10th temple, Kirihata-ji Temple, is on a hill, you can view the way to to it from a distance.
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 6&7 Temples Yoshifumi Hara Here on Shikoku Island there is a wonderful culture, 'Osettai", in which pilgrims are treated gently and with respect.
9 Samurai Residence at Night Yoshifumi Hara A three-day cherry blossom viewing event is held at the Harada House. There is a beautiful 250-years-old cherry tree in the g...
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 4&5 Temples Yoshifumi Hara I visited No. 4 and 5 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage on foot, and met many Buddhist statues.
