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Kochi Prefecture’s Cape Ashizrui is the southern-most point on the island of Shikoku and as such, can be considered the end point of the Kochi surf coast. Protruding into the Pacific Ocean, the c...

Uwajima is a coastal city in Ehime Prefecture, best-known for its castle and the tradition of bull-fighting. Like Kochi Castle, Uwajima Castle is another of Japan’s few remaining original castles...

Ozu is a quaint city located in western Shikoku, known of its castle, picturesque old town and Garyu Sanso Villa. The overall city retains much of historical character with paved roads and alleys...

Matsuyama is the largest city on the island Shikoku, known for its historic ‘onsen’ (natural hot springs) bathhouses, castle and 8 of the Shikoku Henro’s 88 temples including Ishite-ji. As the la...

Located in the north-east of Matsuyama City, Dogo Onsen is one of Japan’s oldest and most famous hot spring districts, and home to the country’s most instantly recognisable bathhouse. Constructed...