Travel guides for Hiroshima, Okayama, Matsuyama and the Shikoku islands
Onomichi is Hiroshima’s best-kept secret: a hillside temple town with 25 ancient temples, famous cat alleys, world-class cycling on the Shimanami Kaido, and legendary local ramen. Complete travel guide with itineraries, transport, accommodation, and tips.
The Iya Valley in Tokushima Prefecture is one of Japan’s most dramatic and least-visited destinations — a deep mountain gorge with ancient vine bridges, misty cedar forests, and extraordinary riverside hot springs. This complete guide covers how to reach Shikoku’s hidden gem, how to cross the famous kazurabashi, the best places to eat and stay, seasonal highlights, practical tips, and a recommended two-day itinerary for first-time visitors.
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Naoshima is Japan’s extraordinary art island in the Seto Inland Sea — home to world-class museums by architect Tadao Ando, Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkin sculptures, and the Art House Project. This complete guide covers getting there, all the major art sites, accommodation, food, and day trips to neighboring art islands Teshima and Inujima.
Complete guide to Tottori’s famous sand dunes — East Asia’s largest coastal dune system. Plus the Sand Art Museum, San’in Geopark, Mizuki Shigeru Yokai Road, Matsuba crab, and all essential travel tips.
Complete guide to the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (O-henro) — Japan’s most sacred walking journey. How to walk, cycle, or drive the 1,200km circuit, temple etiquette, costs, best season, and practical tips.
