Take in some of the most splendid sights in Okayama and Shikoku with a tour that takes you through picturesque historic towns and sweeping magical landscapes as you explore the region on railways, roads, and waterways.
A picturesque historic town famous for its canal lined with weeping willow trees and Edo-era storehouses.
Mt. Washuzan has observation decks where you can appreciate the beauty of the islands of the Shiwaku archipelago spread out across the tranquil Seto Inland Sea, as well as the majestic Seto Ohashi Bridge which spans five of the islands.
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The All Shikoku Pass is valid on most public transportation services on Shikoku, including most trains and trams, as well as the Shodoshima Ferry and Olive Bus. The 3-day, 4-day, 5-day, and 7-day passes are available at ¥9,000, ¥10,000, ¥11,000 and ¥13,000 (¥500 more if purchased in Japan) respectively.
Connecting Shodoshima and three islets, Angel Road is a golden sandbar that appears twice daily at low tides. Couples would walk along this sandbar while holding hands in the hopes of eternal love, and hang wooden votives inscribed with their wishes on a tree on one of the islets.
Meiro no Machi, or "maze town," in Tonosho is famous for its complicated labyrinth of winding alleys designed to protect residents from marauding Edo-era pirates.
This luxury sightseeing train takes you past some of Shikoku's magnificent landscapes, from the beautiful Sanuki plains to the breathtaking Oboke Gorge, as you enjoy a carefully curated local cuisine on board. Reservations mandatory.
Towards the end of the 12th century, the idyllic and remote Iya Valley served as a refuge for exiled samurai who navigated this misty valley via a series of 13 vine suspension bridges. Today only three of the bridges exist, of which the 45m-long Iya Kazurabashi is the largest.
Hop onto a 30-minute riverboat cruise through the picturesque Oboke canyon and appreciate its charm as you relax in tatami-styled comfort. Enjoy the beauty of the seasons - from sakura in spring to the foliage of fall - as you float gently along this emerald-tinted river.
Located deep in the heart of Shikoku, the Shimanto River is famous for its crystal clear water. It is criss-crossed by 22 iconic chinkabashi - submersible bridges that are specially designed without side rails in order to reduce the risk of being washed away during a flood.
Canoe or standup boarding (SUP) on Shimanto River with withRIVER
The Shikoku Karst is a driving route that takes you through a magical land. At an elevation of over 1,000m, the plateau offers grand panoramas of sweeping grasslands scattered with white limestone mounds, with the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. Try and spot cows grazing in this pastoral landscape.
Get spirited away in this charming bathhouse - as one of Japan's oldest, it is deserving of its prestige as a bathhouse for the Imperial Family.
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