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Japan: Shikoku |
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Japan: Shikoku |
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four
main islands, located west of Kyushu, south of Kansai. Largely rural, Shikoku
is a touristic backwater and well off the beaten track for most
travelers.
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Mt. Ishizuchi "Stone Hammer" is Shikoku's tallest mountain at 1982 meters. Shown: Chains (kusari) leading to the summit |
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Iya Valley (East) The deep, eastern end of the valley, featuring the holy mountain of Mt. Tsurugi. Shown: Summit
shrine, Mt. Tsurugi |
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Iya
Valley (West) The western, more accessible half of the Iya Valley in the middle of the island. Shown: A vine bridge crossing the valley |
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Kôchi (Osugi, Iwamotoji,
Ashizurimisaki) On and around the 88 Temple Circuit in Shikoku's southernmost prefecture. Shown: Lighthouse, Cape Ashizuri |
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Konpira One of Japan's largest shrines. Shown: Sign, Asahi-sha Shrine |
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Matsuyama (Dôgô Onsen) The site of Japan's oldest hot spring resort. Shown: Yukata-clad tourists, Dôgô Onsen |
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North Coast (Kaiganji, Utazu, Takase) The quiet, largely residential coast of the Island Sea. Shown: Entrance to the World of Toilets Exhibition, Utazu |
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Tokushima Shikoku's easten capital and the home of the Awa Odori dance. Shown: Dancing figures, Awa Odori Museum |
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Uwajima A sleepy town with a rather unusual shrine. Shown: Veins on a wooden phallus, Taga Shrine |