Shikoku
Shikoku
Exploring Uwajima’s Taga Shrine: Japan’s Fascinating and Unconventional Sex Shrine
Nestled in the quaint town of Uwajima, located in the southern part of Shikoku Island, lies one of Japan’s most intriguing and unconventional destinations – the Taga Shrine, often called Uwajima’s Sex Shrine. While the name might raise eyebrows, the shrine’s significance is deeply rooted in Japan’s ancient Shinto traditions, where fertility rituals were once […]
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Aoshima: The Enchanting Cat Island of Japan
Welcome to the perfect paradise of Aoshima, Japan’s most beloved cat island. Amidst the neon lights of Tokyo and the cherry blossoms of Kyoto, the cat islands of Japan offer a unique and heartwarming experience that often goes unnoticed. Aoshima, a small island in the Ehime Prefecture, is a dream destination for cat lovers. This […]
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Ritsurin Garden: A Journey Through Time in Takamatsu, Japan
Ritsurin Garden: A Journey Through Time in Takamatsu, Japan Nestled in the heart of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, lies a hidden gem epitomizing the beauty of traditional Japanese landscape gardens – Ritsurin Garden. This historic garden, designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government, offers a serene escape into nature’s artistry. The […]
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Shishi no Reigan Viewpoint -Shikoku 88 pilgrimage, Yashima Temple
Since ancient times, Shikoku has been a place far from the country’s center and a place for various ascetic trainings. It is said that Daishi (Kōbo Daishi, Kukai), who was born in Sanuki, was also trained in this area. He selected 88 temples and other places to create 88 sacred sites in Shikoku. Traveling through […]
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Onigashima CaveHistorical landmark
There are about 150 people on Megijima, a small island not far from Takamatsu that consists mostly of forested mountains and two small villages. It is associated with Onigashima, the Ogre Island, where a small boy battled its resident ogres on the island in the popular Momotaro legend. A cave near Megijima’s highest peak is […]
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Shikoku Mura
Shikoku architecture open-air museum The Shikoku Mura is an open-air museum located at the base of Yashima Mountain. It contains traditional buildings and structures from all over Shikoku Island that have been relocated here. Farmhouses, storehouses, and traditional workshops that produced sugar and soya sauce are among the exhibited buildings, mostly dating from the Edo […]
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