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Bookmark or Share- Shikoku travel - Lonely Planet | Japan, AsiaAsia. The birthplace of revered ascetic and founder of the Shingon Buddhist sect Kōbō Daishi (774–835), Shikoku (四国) is synonymous with natural beauty and the pursuit of spiritual perfection. It's home to the 88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku, Japan's most famous pilgrimage. Best Time to Visit.
- Shikoku - WikipediaShikoku (四国, Shikoku, lit. ' four provinces '), Japanese pronunciation: is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. It is 300 km or 186.4 mi long and between 50 and 150 km or 31.1 and 93.2 mi at its widest. It has a population of 3.8 million (as of 2015, 3.1%), the least populated out of Japan's four main islands.
- Shikoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...Shikoku might be the smallest of Japan's four major islands, but it packs a big natural and cultural punch. It boasts picturesque coastline on the glittering Seto Inland Sea, legendary udon noodles, movie-inspiring onsen, the first step on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and a summer stage for Japan to dance.
- Shikoku Travel GuideRural landscapes, ancient pilgrimage trails and celebrated contemporary art. Shikoku (四国, literally "four countries") is Japan's fourth largest island, southwest of Japan's main island Honshu. True to its name, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures.
- 30 Best Places to Visit on Shikoku Island - Japan ObjectsYou might not have been to Shikoku island before, but after reading this list, there’s every chance you’ll start making plans to go. 1. Henro Pilgrimage. © Shikoku Tourism, Henro Pilgrim. The Henro Shikoku Pilgrimage is a 870-mile (1,400km) circular walking route, circumnavigating the entire Shikoku island.
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