๐ Japan Shikoku Island-Hopping Tour ๐
Shikoku, the least populated and smallest of Japan's four major islands, is also the most worth visiting place! This region boasts a group of islands brimming with artistic flair, known for the Seto Inland Sea's "escape from urban hustle, a blend of nature and art." ๐ Attractions to Check Out: ๐๏ธ Shodoshima: The second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea (after Awaji Island), acclaimed as a "gem of the world," with every corner a scenic spot, famous as the birthplace of Japanese olive cultivation. ๐จ Naoshima: An island with a rich artistic atmosphere, where you can check out works by Tadao Ando and Yayoi Kusama, as well as the Chichu Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando. ๐ฟ Teshima: A perfect island for aimless wandering, featuring many modern art structures (like the Teshima Art Museum), where you can feel the heartbeat of the sea. ๐ฐ Himeji Castle: The main symbol of Himeji City, one of Japan's three famous castles (along with Osaka Castle and Kumamoto Castle), also known as the White Heron Castle due to its white exterior walls. ๐ณ Okayama Korakuen: One of Japan's three famous gardens (along with Kanazawa Kenrokuen and Mito Kairakuen), Korakuen has a history of 300 years and is Okayama's living symbol, gathering the best of gardens and landscapes from various dynasties and regions. ๐ณ Ritsurin Park: A Michelin three-star garden with six ponds and thirteen mounds, also a great place to appreciate the full moon in autumn. ๐ Naruto Whirlpool: One of the world's three major whirlpools (Strait of Messina, Juan de Fuca Strait), the Naruto whirlpool can be viewed up close from a sightseeing boat or from the Uzushio-no-michi on the Great Naruto Bridge, 45 meters above. ๐ฟ Awaji Yumebutai: A paragon of the combination of architecture and nature, with a landscape design full of artistic sensibility. ๐๏ธ Itinerary: D1: Departure - Osaka D2: Osaka - Himeji - Okayama D3: Okayama - Uno Port - Naoshima - Takamatsu D4: Takamatsu - Shodoshima - Takamatsu D5: Takamatsu - Teshima - Takamatsu D6: Takamatsu - Naruto - Kobe D7: Kobe - Osaka for departure #JapanTravel #Shikoku #SetoInlandSea #ArtJourney #OffTheBeatenPath #JapanGroupTour #JapanCustomTour #JapanChauffeurTour
