Culture Shikoku Travel Guide Matthew Vachon Japan's smallest island, Shikoku, is the perfect weekend getaway spot for foodies and nature lovers alike. Learn what two of..
Culture Tokushima Yokai Festival 2024 Mid Nov Miyoshi City in Tokushima Prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island holds an annual yokai ghost festival in November. Local residents..
Activities Oku Iya Monorail Yonatan Friis The Oku Iya Monorail takes you on a 4.6 km. journey through the forests of Iya Valley. It is the longest monorail in the world of..
Activities Mount Miune Yonatan Friis Mount Miune is the second highest mountain in Iya Valley. The climb to the summit takes about 3 hours from the small village of..
Accommodation Business Hotel Access Awa Ekaterina Bespyatova A basic accommodation good for Shikoku Henro pilgrims travelling by car. It's located in the vicinity of temples 8, 9 and 10...
Area Naruto Naruto is located in Tokushima Prefecture, and is where visitors may see its biggest draw, the majestic Naruto whirlpools. The city lends its name to the titular character in the Naruto manga..
Activities Nagoro Scarecrow Village Ignatius Koh Deep in Tokushima's Iya Valley, in Japan's smallest island Shikoku, lies a village inhabited by more scarecrows than h..