When planning this trip, I quickly realized that there isn’t a lot of information out there in terms of how to plan a road trip in Shikoku. With this 12 days in Shikoku itinerary, you’ll get a proper look not only the logistics side of things but also what makes the region special, unique activities, and how it is secretly one of the go-to places if you want to see the real Japan.
If you are looking to go off-the-beaten-path, 12 days in Shikoku will truly blow you away.
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EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO BOOK AHEAD OF TIME
Knife Making Workshop – https://goaw.pl/kurogane-knife-making-workshop
Indigo Dying – https://goaw.pl/shikoku-indigo-dying
Nakatsu Gorge Canyoning – https://goaw.pl/nakatsu-gorge-canyoning
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FEATURED STAYS IN SHIKOKU
Tokushima – https://goaw.pl/daiwa-roynet-tokushima
Iya Valley – https://goaw.pl/kouya-iyavalley-farmstay
Shimanto – https://goaw.pl/hotel-sunriver-shimanto
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Okayama – https://goaw.pl/hotel-abest-grande
CAR RENTAL
Times Car Rental – https://goaw.pl/klook-japan-car-rental
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:40 – Where is Shikoku?
1:21 – Day 1 Tokushima
4:42 – Day 2 Iya Valley
8:10 – Day 3 Iya Valley
11:28 – Day 4 Kochi
13:38 – Day 5 Shimanto
15:54 – Day 6 Nakatsu Gorge
18:13 – Day 7 Matsuyama
21:08 – Day 8 Ozu and Uchiko
23:43 – Day 9 Kotohira and Takamatsu
25:22 – Day 10 Naoshima
26:40 – Day 11 Naoshima
28:54 – Day 12 Okayama
30:54 – Outro
FAQ
Q: When did you visit Shikoku, Japan?
A: Mid-October.
Q: Can you get by with English?
A: Yes but especially in this part of Japan, most people don’t speak English so you will find yourself more reliant on Google Translate.
Q: Is it easy to drive in Shikoku?
A: Yes, once you get used to driving on the left side of the road, you’ll find it easy to drive because it’s never busy anywhere. The most challenging part is driving in its valleys where roads often narrow to one lane both ways.
Q: How much did the trip cost?
A: A full budget breakdown will be on our article coming soon.
Q: Were you able to book everything on your own?
A: You can book most things on your own except Kouya, Seirannosato and the rest I booked through Agoda.
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Produced, filmed & edited by Will Tang
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