10 TOP Things to Do in Shikoku (2025 Activity Guide)

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Dogo Onsen

Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.

Katsurahama Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Katsurahama Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Kochi. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Matsuyama Castle

Picturesque cherry blossom trees form a different kind of moat around a three-story feudal castle with views extending across Matsuyama.

Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street during your visit to Takamatsu.

Kochi Castle

Find out about the history of Kochi with a stop at Kochi Castle. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Mt. Tsurugi

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Tsurugi during your travels in Miyoshi. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Shiki Memorial Museum

As one of the four haiku masters of Japan, poet Masaoka Shiki was a bright, yet fleeting, light in Japanese literature.

New Reoma World

Bring your family to New Reoma World and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Marugame. Discover the area's hot springs and temples.

Otsuka Art Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Otsuka Art Museum during your travels in Naruto. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Areas of Shikoku

Dogo Hot Spring

Well-liked for its restaurants and museums, Dogo Hot Spring is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Shiki Memorial Museum and Isaniwa Shrine, and jump on the metro at Dogo Onsen Tram Stop to get around the city.

Okaido

While Okaido isn't home to many top sights, Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum and Matsuyama Castle Ropeway are some notable places to visit nearby.

This photo was taken from north to south.
Kanji banner of blue is labeled "Setouchi International Art Festival 2013".
There is a famous film director, also works of Takeshi Kitano.
If you are interested in this art festival, you should look to official page. Japanese and English You can select the language.
http://setouchi-artfest.jp/

I think architecture here also great.
There is a donut shop delicious just around the corner.

Kawara Machi

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawara Machi and surrounding area, you can visit Takamatsu Marugamemachi Shopping Street and Takamatsu City Museum of Art.

Konpira Onsen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Konpira Onsen. You might want to make time for a stop at Konpira Grand Theatre or Kinryo-no-Sato Sake Museum.