Shikoku's Essential Treasures
Shikoku’s landscape is defined by the 1,200-kilometer Shikoku Henro pilgrimage, featuring 88 Buddhist temples like the cliff-side Iwaya-ji and the historic Yashima-ji. The region preserves feudal history through original Edo-period structures, including the hilltop Matsuyama and Kōchi Castles. Beyond spiritual and historic sites, the island showcases unique engineering like the Tei Port Movable Bridge and botanical artistry at the officially recognized Monet’s Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa village.
A Kōchi Castle
Kōchi Castle is a castle located in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
B Matsuyama Castle
One of Japan's twelve original castles, this hilltop fortress was constructed in 1603. It contains 21 buildings designated as Important Cultural Properties, including a complex main keep accessible by ropeway or chairlift.
C Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle is a flatland-mountain castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, whose height is 132 meters, in Matsuyama city in…
D Kitagawa village "Monet's Garden" Marmottan
The only garden outside France officially authorized to use the name, this site replicates Claude Monet’s Giverny landscapes. It features water lilies, a Mediterranean garden, and a floral studio.
E 44 Daihō-ji
Situated at an elevation of 560 meters, this is the 44th temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. It is nestled within a dense forest of ancient cedar and cypress trees.
F Shikoku Mura
Shikoku Mura is an open-air architectural park in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
G Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial museum
The Sakamoto Ryōma Memorial Museum opened in the grounds of the former Urado Castle in Katsurahama, Kōchi, Japan on 15 November 1991.
H Kochi Ryoma Airport
Kōchi Airport, also known as Kōchi Ryōma Airport, is a regional airport in Nankoku, a city in Kōchi Prefecture of Japan.
I Ozu Castle
Ōzu Castle, also known as Jizōgatake Castle, is a castle located in Ōzu, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
J 高知県立のいち動物公園
A spacious zoo designed with naturalistic enclosures mimicking native habitats. It features specialized zones for African savanna species, tropical rainforest animals, and a large lemur exhibit.
K New Yashima Aquarium
A mountain-top facility located 300 meters above sea level on the Yashima plateau. It is one of the few aquariums in Japan to house West Indian manatees.
L 84 Yashima-ji
Yashima-ji is a Shingon temple in Yashima, a lava plateau to the northeast of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
M 23 Yakuo-ji
Yakuo-ji or Yakuō-ji is a Koyasan Shingon temple in Minami, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
第59番札所 伊予国分寺 (Iyo Kokubun-ji)
The 59th temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, originally established in the 8th century. The grounds contain a historic bell tower and a main hall dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai.
45 Iwaya-ji
The 45th temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, notable for being built directly into a massive conglomerate rock cliff. Pilgrims can climb steep ladders to reach meditation spots in the rock face.
P Chikurinji Temple (Temple 31)
Chikurin-ji is a Shingon temple in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 31 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of Monju…
Q 29 Kokubun-ji
Tosa Kokubun-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Nankoku, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 29th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
R 32 Zenjibu-ji
Zenjibu-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Nankoku, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 32nd temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
S 35 Kiyotaki-ji
Kiyotaki-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Tosa, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 35th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
T 33 Sekkei-ji
Sekkei-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 33rd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
U 34 Tanema-ji
Tanema-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Kōchi, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 34th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
V 28 Dainichi-ji
Dainichi-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Kōnan, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 28th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
W 27 Kōnomine-ji
Kōnomine-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Yasuda, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 27th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
X 25 Shinsho-ji
Shinshō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Muroto, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 25th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Y 24 Hotsumisaki-ji
Hotsumisaki-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Muroto, Kōchi, Japan.
Z 26 Kongōchō-ji
Kongōchō-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Muroto, Kōchi, Japan. It is the 26th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
37 Iwamoto-ji
Iwamoto-ji is a Chisan Shingon temple in Shimanto, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
40 Kanjizai-ji
Kanjizaiji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa District, Ehime, Japan.
42 Butsumoku-ji
The 42nd temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, featuring a rare thatched-roof bell tower. It is traditionally associated with the protection of livestock and domestic animals.
39 Enkō-ji
Enkōji is a Chisan Shingon temple in Sukumo, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Temple 39 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage, the main image is of…
36 Shōryū-ji
Shōryū-ji is a Shingon Buddhist Temple located in Tosa, Kōchi, Japan.
41 (Ryuko-ji
The 41st temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage, distinguished by its architectural blend of Buddhist and Shinto elements, reflecting the historical syncretism of the two religions.
Chikanaga
Chikanaga Station is a railway station on the Yodo Line in Kihoku, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Izume
Izume Station is a railway station on the Yodo Line in Kihoku, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Iyo-Miyanoshita
Iyo-Miyanoshita Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Yoshinobu
Yoshinobu Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Matsuno, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Fukata
Fukata Station is a railway station on the Yodo Line in Kihoku, Kitauwa District, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Muden
Muden Station is a passenger railway station in the city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Futana
Futana Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Ōuchi
Ōuchi Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
Bekkaku05 Daizen-ji
The 5th temple of the Shikoku Bekkaku 20 pilgrimage. Located on a hill overlooking Susaki Bay, it offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
Ekawasaki
Ekawasaki Station is a railway station in Nishitosaekawasaki, Shimanto-shi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
Hage
Hage Station is a railway station in Nishitosahage, Shimanto-shi, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.
Tōkawa
Tōkawa Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Shimanto, Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.
手結港可動橋
A single-leaf bascule bridge in Konan that rises to a 70-degree angle for seven hours a day. The vertical structure is a local landmark for its unusual appearance when open.
Murotozaki Lighthouse
A historic white iron lighthouse built in 1899 at Cape Muroto. It houses one of Japan's largest Fresnel lenses, with a light range extending 49 kilometers across the Pacific.
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