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Discover the best top things to do in Shikoku, Japan including Ritsurin Garden, Matsuyama Castle, Former Konpira Old Theater Kanamaruza, Chichu Art Museum, Otsuka Museum of Art, Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture, Kashiwajima Island, Mt. Kiro Observatory Park, Garyu Sanso, 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. Chichu Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By VLiuSyd - Sydney, Australia
Not many art works at this museum but the building/environment is an integral part of the experience. The best is this white room where 5 Monet paintings are displayed; you put on slippers to enter. Online ticketing system restrict number of people. Was there low season (December) so didn't need to book but show up and buy a ticket. Took me under 1 hour to enjoy the three exhibits, enjoy the architecture and have a drink at the cafe.
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. Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture
Overall Ratings
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
7. Kashiwajima Island
8. Mt. Kiro Observatory Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
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 !
9. Garyu Sanso
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.
