Kochi prefecture:Kochi, a place where nature and culture are in harmony
Located in the south of Shikoku, Kochi Prefecture has a beautiful coastline facing the Pacific Ocean, clear streams represented by the Shimanto River, and rich mountain ranges.
Kochi is an attractive region where nature and culture are in harmony.
Ehime prefecture:Ehime, the prefecture of a beautiful goddess!
Ehime" in Ehime Prefecture is said to come from the name of a deity known as the "Lavish Goddess," and is the only prefecture in Japan to have a deity named after it. Located on the western edge of Shikoku, Ehime has beautiful natural scenery and many historical sites. Matsuyama City is a famous sightseeing spot with Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Hot Springs, and offers spectacular views of Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in Shikoku, and the Shimanami Sea Route.
Tokushima prefecture:Whirlpools seen from Naruto Bridge
Tokushima Prefecture is located at the eastern end of Shikoku and is connected to Honshu by the Naruto Bridge through Awaji Island, making it the gateway to Shikoku. It is also known as the starting point of the pilgrimage route to 88 sacred sites (88 pilgrimage sites in Shikoku) scattered throughout Shikoku.
The Naruto Bridge, which spans the Naruto Straits between Shikoku and Awaji Island, is home to the Naruto Whirlpools, one of the world's three major tidal currents, and the Yoshino River, one of Shikoku's representative rivers, which flows through the northern part of the prefecture.
Kagawwa prefecture:The charm of Kagawa is connected by the Great Seto Bridge!
Kagawa Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Shikoku, facing the Sanuki Mountains to the south and the Seto Inland Sea, also known as the ""Jewel of the World"" to the north, and is dotted with islands, including Shodo Island, the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea after Awaji Island.
Shodoshima is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea after Awaji Island. It is connected to Okayama Prefecture in Honshu by road and rail via the Seto-ohashi Bridge, which runs through the islands, and is one of the main entrances to Shikoku Island.