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What to do and see in Shikoku, Shikoku: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Shikoku, Japan including Ritsurin Garden, Matsuyama Castle, Former Konpira Old Theater Kanamaruza, Chikurinji Temple, Otsuka Museum of Art, Sunday Market, Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture, Oyamazumi Shrine, Kotohira-gu Shrine, Naoshima.
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1. Ritsurin Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,567 reviews
Ritsurin Garden is a superb cultural asset that conveys the characteristics of the daimyo strolling gardens that were typically seen in the 17th and 18th century. A daimyo strolling garden is a type of traditional Japanese garden in which ponds and hills are expertly constructed over a vast tract of land, and you can enjoy the garden's space as you leisurely walk around inside.
Reviewed By cleeve2017 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
This garden is full of beautiful detail. The trees are manicured immaculately and the landscaping of each view is exquisite. Even though we visited in early November and the autumn colours weren't yet fully showing the garden still looked fantastic.
2. Matsuyama Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,011 reviews
Reviewed By BendigoVic - Victoria, Australia
We throughly enjoyed our time spent at Matsuyama Castle, its a long climb but certainly well worth it when you get there and the views are spectacular. The castle remains in its original state which is astonishing given it was built in the 1600s, Just getting there on the chair lift or the cable car is an adventure in itself if you have young children. Its a must visit if you are in the area.
3. Former Konpira Old Theater Kanamaruza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By YG-EG - Geneva, Switzerland
Very helpful, informative, friendly and available guide/receptionist in English (and other languages). We wish we could attend a performance there someday in April. Very worth the visit.
4. Chikurinji Temple
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
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
5. Otsuka Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 958 reviews
The Otsuka Museum of Art is a "Ceramic board masterpiece art museum" with the largest exhibition space in Japan. Inside, there are more than 1,000 ceramic reproductions of Western art. These masterpieces are reproduced to their original size using special techniques by the Otsuka Ohmi Ceramics Co., Ltd. Unlike the paintings in art books or textbooks, visitors will able to appreciate the true artistic value of the original works, and experience art museums of the world while being in Japan.
Reviewed By CanuckJames - Nishinomiya, Japan
Otsuka Pharmaceutical's pet project to make the world's art pieces accessible to the world. Built inside a mountain, on the tip of Shizuoka is this museum of ceramic replicates of the world's greatest art pieces. Probably one of the only places one can see modern greats like Andy Warhol, Salvatore Dali, and Picasso all on one floor. To see the most famous pieces of Michael Angelo, Van Goh, Gaugin, Renior, Rafael, Rodrigues, Vermeer, Rubins all in one building is pretty amazing. They have a recreation, in its exact dimensions, the Sistine Chapel. Rooms devoted to the annunciation, self-portraits, and recreation of Monet's Nymphéas outside. While these are only exact replicas, it is a great way to see and appreciate these masterpieces in the same building. You can do comparisons without having to travel around the globe. It really builds appreciation for art and culture. Currently, there is a COVID19 shortened free guided tour of about 40 minutes. Regularly it is 2 hours. In Japanese only. There is an audio guide for a fee. Available in many languages. Parking is very far away but there are shuttle busses that come every few minutes to shuttle you back and forth.
6. Sunday Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
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.
7. Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
“Visitors and animals in their natural state”is the theme of our park. Based on this theme, our green and lush zoo has eliminated cages and fences, and recreated the animals natural habitats with plants and rocks, etc. The zoo is divided into several zones, including the Temperate Forest, Tropical Forest, Africa and Australia Zones, and the Jungle Museum. More than 1000 animals from about 110 sp
8. Oyamazumi Shrine
9. Kotohira-gu Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,087 reviews
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.
10. Naoshima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By Rosco49 - Perth, Australia
Our time frame was too tight to stay any longer than the day visit. We found the islands transport system was very efficient & inexpensive. We chose to take the bus to the end of the line for a fee of 100 Yen, then the free shuttle thru to the end museum “Chichu Art Museum” then to walk back to the return bus & checking out the various art works along the way. Menu photo opportunities. Our schedule didn’t allow time to look at the many other attractions along the way. The arrive early & had a wonderful breakfast at Sparkie blended coffee. Very good price & delicious. A late lunch at Yuunagi cafe before leaving.
