Shikoku Kochi 🌊

Japan travel isn't just about Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! 🇯🇵 In Japan's Shikoku region, there's a hidden gem—Kochi Prefecture! Beautiful scenery‼️ Few people‼️ Off-the-beaten-path‼️ Interesting! A comprehensive guide to ensure a fantastic trip without any missteps! 📍 Shikoku Island, Japan 👉 Includes Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi Prefectures. 👉 Kagawa is a小众 healing place, with Shodoshima's windmills, Seika-kei, and Naoshima's red and yellow pumpkins all popular. 👉 Kochi is a 1.5-hour drive from Kagawa, making it convenient to visit both. 📍 Kochi, Shikoku 👉 Covers half the area of Shikoku Island. 👉 Near the Pacific Ocean, it's a major seafood prefecture, known for bonito. 👉 Its liquor culture is also well-known. 👉 Famous figures include Sakamoto Ryoma and Makino Tomitarō. 📍 Must-see spots in Kochi ❶ Kashiwanomura 👉 The biggest feature here is the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, a famous figure from Kochi. 👉 The sea here is very distinctive, with dramatic waves crashing, quite different from the calm seas of Kagawa. 👉 The waves crashing against the cliffs are breathtaking, and it's a beautiful spot for photos. ❷ Makino Botanical Garden 👉 Established in memory of the world-renowned botanist, Dr. Makino Tomitarō. 👉 It's one of Japan's top comprehensive botanical gardens, with over 3000 species of plants. 👉 You can enjoy the changing plant scenery throughout the seasons, perfect for photography. ❸ Chikurin-ji Temple 👉 The 31st temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88. 👉 The striking burgundy five-storied pagoda is eye-catching. 👉 Visit in autumn for maple viewing, it's beautiful and great for photos. · ❹ Kochi Castle 👉 A symbol of Tosa's 240,000 koku, located in the heart of Kochi city. 👉 It's the only castle in Japan where the main enclosure buildings are completely preserved. 👉 Climb the donjon for a panoramic view of Kochi city. 👉 Don't forget to join the NAKED festival events, the evening light show is very distinctive. #OffTheBeatenPath #Japan #JapanTravel #JapaneseJourney #JapanOffTheBeatenPath #JapanNicheTravel