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Shikoku
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The island, between Honshu and Kyushu, isn’t heavily visited by foreign tourists. With fewer dramatic landscapes despite its distinct terrain, fewer cities, and fewer outdoor activity options, Shikoku offers a different side of Japan. Still, it boasts several natural sites where the sea and mountains meet (Ashizuri-Uwakai Park, Sadamisaki Peninsula, etc.), as well as significant religious heritage, notably the 88 Temple Pilgrimage Route, which spans the entire island.
Overview
The island, between Honshu and Kyushu, isn’t heavily visited by foreign tourists. With fewer dramatic landscapes despite its distinct terrain, fewer cities, and fewer outdoor activity options, Shikoku offers a different side of Japan. Still, it boasts several natural sites where the sea and mountains meet (Ashizuri-Uwakai Park, Sadamisaki Peninsula, etc.), as well as significant religious heritage, notably the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, a pilgrimage route that spans the entire island.
Key Facts
- Type of place: tourist region.
- Location: It’s the island located in the southern part of the archipelago, between Honshu and Kyushu.
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- Main cities: Imabari, Kochi, Matsuyama, Saijo, Takamatsu, Tokushima...
- Population: 3,858,000 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 18,803 km².
- Density: 205 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Mount Ishizuchi (1,982 m).
- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline:
- Highlights (out of ): Nature / ; Adventure / ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays
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