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6-Day Nature Lovers Tour of Shikoku

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Overview

Witness the endless bounds of nature over six days on this beautiful Shikoku tour.

Starting and finishing in Takamatsu, you'll visit the highlands and islands of this part of Japan as you venture up to see endless rice paddies and down to picturesque sandbars before you spend two nights relaxing in an onsen while exploring the second-tallest mountain in Shikoku, Mount Tsurugi, and the aqua green colour of the river that runs through Iya Valley.

Before returning to the city, don't forget to absorb a little culture in one of the lesser-known temples of the Kobo Daishi.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Takamatsu

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Arrival in Takamatsu

When you arrive in Takamatsu, you'll be picked up by a private driver and taken to your hotel. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax.

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    Accommodation

    JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Takamatsu Airport to Takamatsu

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

Day 2

Shodoshima Island

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Shodoshima Island

Today on your Shikoku tour, head to the port to take the ferry to Shodoshima Island. You'll head straight to Olive Park, the first place where olives were grown in Japan. The park is also filled with flowers. Then head up the mountains to gaze out across the 800 rice terraces nestled in the mountains. You'll finish the day at Angel Road, a sandbar that links the island to three others and considered a romantic spot for couples.

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    Accommodation

    JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Shodoshima Olive Park

    Nakayama Senmaida

    Angel Road

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Port of Takamatsu to Shodoshima Island

    Private Driver from Shodoshima Island to Shodoshima Olive Park

    Ferry from Shōdo Island to Takamatsu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

    Shodoshima

    Tonosho

Day 3

Awa and Mount Tsurugi

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Awa and Mount Tsurugi

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Awa area of Shikoku, a little further south. You'll have the choice of doing a soba-making class before you make your way to Mount Tsurugi where you can either do the two-hour hike or take the cable car for a stunning view of the mountain and beyond. Head to your onsen accommodation to relax in a hot spring for the remainder of the day.

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    Accommodation

    Wanoyado Hotel Iyaonsen4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Soba Making Workshop

    Washi Paper Factory Tour

    Hiking in Mount Tsurugi

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Takamatsu to Iya Valley

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

    Miyoshi

    Yoshinogawa

Day 4

Iya Valley

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Iya Valley

After a relaxing breakfast at the onsen, have the morning to bathe in the onsens before you'll venture out to Iya Valley, a remote area that shows you a more rural side of Japan that seems like a lifetime away from the city. You'll visit Kazura vine bridge and then take a cruise through the Oboke Gorge and then make your way back for another night of peace and tranquillity.

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    Accommodation

    Wanoyado Hotel Iyaonsen4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iya-no-Kazura Bashi

    Ōboke Gorge

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Miyoshi

Day 5

Back to Takamatsu

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Back to Takamatsu

You'll have a leisurely journey back today with the chance to try some of the other activities in the area. Take a walk through the Kurozo Marshlands, where a boardwalk will lead you to waterfalls or get your adrenaline pumping on a rafting adventure down the Yoshinogawa River. Visit the Hashikura Temple for a little bit of history before arriving back in the city.

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    Accommodation

    JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Oboke Short Rafting TourOptional Activity

    Kurozo MarshlandsOptional Activity

    Hashikura Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Iya Valley to Takamatsu

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Miyoshi

    Otoyo

    Takamatsu

Day 6

Departure Day

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Departure Day

We hope you had a wonderful time on this Shikoku tour and take many great memories home with you.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Takamatsu to Takamatsu Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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