Located southwest of Japan’s main island, Honshū, Shikoku is the smallest of the country’s four main islands. It is made up of four prefectures: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kōchi.

Between wild coastlines, wooded mountains, and preserved villages, Shikoku captivates with its peaceful, timeless atmosphere. Known for its famous 88-temple pilgrimage, its hot springs, refined local cuisine, and ancient craftsmanship, the island offers an authentic immersion into a quieter Japan — deeply rooted in tradition.

Autumn turns Shikoku into a living painting. Golden leaves carpet the paths, cover the rooftops of pavilions, and crunch softly underfoot. The silent forest glows in shades of red, orange, and yellow, as if holding its breath. Higher up, the mountains rise through the mist in a soft, almost dreamlike light. Between fog and sun, stillness and freshness, the season invites you to slow down, observe, and simply be.

When autumn sets in over Shikoku, it’s not just the scenery that ignites — it’s an entire ecosystem that awakens differently. The mountains shift into a fiery palette, from deep green to intense reds, and even the local wildlife seems to pause to savor the moment.

Among rocks and forests, monkeys can be seen from a respectful distance — sometimes curious, sometimes gentle — as if to remind us that this island isn’t just a backdrop, but a living world. This is Shikoku at its most vibrant, sensitive, and deeply in tune with everything around it.

When people think of Shikoku, they often imagine its mountains, its peaceful temples, or its autumn colors. But turning your gaze to the horizon reveals another side of the island: the sea. Vast, alive — it surrounds Shikoku like a constant breath.
Tiny fishing villages cling to quiet bays, sea farms draw floating patterns across the water, and sometimes a train appears to glide between sky and ocean, almost weightless. Water is a constant presence here — calm or wild — but always there to remind you that Shikoku is also a deeply maritime island, open to the world, and to the infinite.