Top 10 Free Things to do in Shikoku, Shikoku

May 9, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Shikoku, Japan including Chikurinji Temple, Sunday Market, Kashiwajima Island, Oyamazumi Shrine, Mt. Kiro Observatory Park, Mt. Ishizuchi, Shikoku Karst, Kotohira-gu Shrine, Yamaroku Shoyu, Yusumizugaura Terrace Field.
Restaurants in Shikoku

1. Chikurinji Temple

3577 Godaisan, Kochi 781-8125 Kochi Prefecture +81 88-882-3085 http://www.chikurinji.com/company/
Excellent
40%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Chikurinji Temple

Reviewed By DShinder1

This experience was hard to put into words. We were in Japan from America for two weeks of business and managed to squeak in some sight-seeing. About half that time was in Kochi, which was enchanting, to say the least. Our host surprised us with an arrangement of the temple monks giving us a private and personalized traditional prayer ceremony in the temple. They even allowed us to have it filmed. The experience was so ... I really don't have the words ... personal, I suppose, that we have yet to post the video. We travel the world and have never had an experience like this that brought us so close to another culture. My advice is simple: Go there. Do it. You will never forget it. We are looking forward to returning to experience Chikurinji Temple again soon! Dan Shinder CEO Drum Talk TV

2. Sunday Market

Otesuji, Kochi 780-0842 Kochi Prefecture +81 88-823-9456 http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/site/kanko/nichiyouichi.html
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 348 reviews

Sunday Market

Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan

The Kochi Sunday Market is a must if in the area. I altered my plans for a trip just to make sure I would be in Kochi on a Sunday. Prior to going, I read that the market has been going on for hundreds of years. It starts near the castle on a single road that stretches over a kilometer. I started early here, around 7:30 am and spent a couple hours here walking up and down looking at everything the vendors had to offer. For the most part the market was full of fresh produce. But there were other vendors here selling goods like knives, antiques, plants, etc. There were a few food vendors here as well, I tried the tempura sweet potatoes and went back for seconds, they were great! Markets, are a great way to immerse yourself in local cultures and the Kochi Market should not be missed.

3. Kashiwajima Island

Kashiwajima, Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun 788-0343 Kochi Prefecture +81 880-73-1117
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Kashiwajima Island

4. Oyamazumi Shrine

3327 Omishimacho Miyaura, Imabari 794-1393 Ehime Prefecture +81 897-82-0032 http://www.ooyamazumi.net/
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 246 reviews

Oyamazumi Shrine

5. Mt. Kiro Observatory Park

Yoshiumichomyo, Imabari 794-2115 Ehime Prefecture +81 897-84-2111 http://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/shimap/?a=182
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 219 reviews

Mt. Kiro Observatory Park

Reviewed By shunimada - Yokohama, Japan

small mountain like a hill, faced for one of hte biggest bridge among Shimanami Kaidou you can enjoy to watch panorama view especially at sun set time this is the place you must visit if you love sunset !

6. Mt. Ishizuchi

Komatsucho Ishizuchi, Saijo 791-1200 Ehime Prefecture +81 897-52-1690 https://www.city.saijo.ehime.jp/soshiki/kanko/ishizuchi.html
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 91 reviews

Mt. Ishizuchi

7. Shikoku Karst

Nishidani, Kumakogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun 791-1802 Ehime Prefecture +81 892-21-1111 https://kuma-kanko.com/spot/spot398/
Excellent
45%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 95 reviews

Shikoku Karst

8. Kotohira-gu Shrine

892-1, Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun 766-0001 Kagawa Prefecture +81 877-75-2121 http://www.konpira.or.jp/
Excellent
48%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,087 reviews

Kotohira-gu Shrine

Reviewed By RYOKOSURU - Madrid, Spain

Absolutely amazing experience, the awesome shrine is well worth the effort to go all the way up the 785 stone steps to the top. The view is wonderful and the many stone lanterns and small shrines along the path create a mystic atmosphere.

9. Yamaroku Shoyu

1607 Yasuda, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun 761-4411 Kagawa Prefecture +81 879-82-0666 http://yama-roku.net
Excellent
51%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

Yamaroku Shoyu

Reviewed By htravelbug

We so enjoyed our visit to Yamaroku Shoyu. The guide spoke English very well and was so welcoming and informative, sharing interesting information about the brewing process and the history of the business. It was fascinating to learn about this traditional shoyu brewing process and I am so pleased that we visited. While less than 1% of shoyu is brewed using these traditional practies, I am heartened to know that Yamaroku carries on this important cultural tradition. I look forward to using the shoyu I purchased.

10. Yusumizugaura Terrace Field

Yusumizugaura, Uwajima 798-0103 Ehime Prefecture +81 895-62-0091 http://www.uwajima.org/spot/index8.html
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Yusumizugaura Terrace Field

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