Shopping Uchiko Machinami Ingrid Lezar A great way to experience what picturesque Uchiko has to offer is exploring the famed machinami—the historical old street of U..
Accommodation A Relaxed Mix of Sightseeing, Dining, and Shopping ... Joanna Ligon Experience the calm scenery and local charm of Kagawa at Kamenoi Hotel Kanonji.
Activities Ishidatami Ingrid Lezar Ishidatami is a small agricultural village in Uchiko where you can join in local seasonal festivals, enjoy outdoor activities, or..
Area Yawatahama Yawatahama is a sleepy port town in the armpit of Japan’s longest peninsula, the Sadamisaki Peninsula that juts out of the western side of Shikoku, into the sea known as Uwakai. This is the ..
Activities An Idyll on the Hiji River Featured The Hiji is a wide river that flows through the middle of Ozu. From boat rides to bird watching, there are several excellent ways..
Culture Matsuyama Spring Festival 2027 Early Apr The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parad..
Area Ozu Ozu (大洲, Ōzu) is sometimes referred to as Ehime’s ‘Little Kyoto’. I have no idea why, because they’re as unalike as any two cities in Japan can be. Unlike Kyoto, you can walk around Ozu in..
Culture Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight 2026 Mid - Late Jul Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known Kochi..