12 Days In Shikoku Going Off-The-Beaten-Path - A Japan Travel Itinerary

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Shikoku is easily the least-known of the main islands of Japan but that is precisely the allure - authentic Japanese culture, freedom to roam at your own speed, get away hoards of tourists, and beautifully raw experiences at every level. When planning this trip, I quickly realized that there isn't a lot of information out there in terms of how to plan a road trip in Shikoku. With this Shikoku itinerary, you'll get a proper look not only the logistics side of things but also what makes the region special, unique activities, and how it is secretly one of the go-to places if you want to see the real Japan. If you are looking to go off-the-beaten-path, 12 days in Shikoku will blow you away. 📩 SAVE THIS VIDEO FOR YOUR FUTURE TRIP! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: @GoingAwesomePlaces Don't miss our travel videos 👀 MUST-READ JAPAN GUIDES 12 Day Shikoku Itinerary - https://goingawesomeplaces.com/12-day-shikoku-itinerary-japan/ Ultimate Tokyo Food Guide - https://goaw.pl/tokyo-food-guide What To Buy In Japan - https://goaw.pl/what-to-buy-in-japan 🎥 WATCH MORE JAPAN VIDEOS Far East Hokkaido's Wild Frontier - https://youtu.be/isofHn_FqLc Michelin Star Ramen in Tokyo - https://youtu.be/fTUi3SI92_U Must-Eat Restaurants in Tokyo - https://youtu.be/QB8ma8-SpSk Japan Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSauNrcHS9SD9_hmcHSwOxQGvj1e8UGFC 🔪 EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO BOOK AHEAD OF TIME Knife-Making - https://goaw.pl/kurogane-knife-making-workshop Indigo Dyeing - https://goaw.pl/shikoku-indigo-dying Canyoning - https://goaw.pl/nakatsu-gorge-canyoning Jeans Making - https://goaw.pl/betty-smith-jeans-making 🏨 FEATURED STAYS IN SHIKOKU Tokushima - https://goaw.pl/daiwa-roynet-tokushima Iya Valley - https://goaw.pl/kouya-iyavalley-farmstay Shimanto - https://goaw.pl/hotel-sunriver-shimanto Kochi - https://goaw.pl/comfort-hotel-kochi Nakatsu Gorge - https://goaw.pl/seiran-no-sato Matsuyama - https://goaw.pl/yamatoya-honten Takamatsu - https://goaw.pl/hotel-wing-takamatsu Naoshima - https://goaw.pl/sparkys-house Okayama - https://goaw.pl/hotel-abest-grande 🚗 CAR RENTAL Times Car Rental - https://goaw.pl/klook-japan-car-rental 🟢 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Where is Shikoku? 1:21 - Day 1 Tokushima 4:42 - Day 2 Iya Valley 8:10 - Day 3 Iya Valley 11:28 - Day 4 Kochi 13:38 - Day 5 Shimanto 15:54 - Day 6 Nakatsu Gorge 18:13 - Day 7 Matsuyama 21:08 - Day 8 Ozu and Uchiko 23:43 - Day 9 Kotohira and Takamatsu 25:22 - Day 10 Naoshima 26:40 - Day 11 Naoshima 28:54 - Day 12 Okayama 30:54 - Outro 💡 FAQ Q: When did you visit Shikoku? A: Mid-October. Q: Can you get by with English? A: Yes, but in this part of Japan, most don't speak English so you'll find yourself reliant on Google Translate. Q: Is it easy to drive in Shikoku? A: Yes, once you get used to driving on the left side of the road, you'll find it easy to drive because it's never busy. The most challenging part is driving in its valleys where roads often narrow to one lane both ways. Q: How much did the trip cost? A: I spent a total of $2,497 USD (not including flights). Q: Were you able to book everything on your own? A: You can book most things on your own except through Agoda except for Kouya, Seirannosato. ----------------------------------------------- 📸 WHAT GEAR DO I USE? ▶ Jacket - https://goaw.pl/tsurugi-lite ▶ Mid-Layer - https://goaw.pl/arcteryx-mens-atom-hoody ▶ Hat - https://goaw.pl/ciele-gocap ▶ Backpack - https://goaw.pl/shimoda-x50-v2 ▶ Hiking Poles - https://goaw.pl/bd-carbon-z-poles ▶ Day Sling - https://goaw.pl/pd-everyday-sling ▶ Camera Body - https://goaw.pl/om-1 ▶ Best Video Lens - https://goaw.pl/om-8-25 ▶ Super Telephoto - https://goaw.pl/om-150-400 ▶ Drone - https://goaw.pl/dji-mini-3-pro ▶ 360 Cam - https://goaw.pl/insta360-x3 ▶ GoPro - https://goaw.pl/gopro-hero10 ▶ Lav Mic - https://goaw.pl/dji-mic ▶ Primary tripod - https://goaw.pl/pd-travel-tripod ▶ Shoes - https://amzn.to/3SpBVUW ▶ Sunglasses - https://goaw.pl/maui-jim ▶ Suitcase - https://goaw.pl/db-ramverk-luggage Produced, filmed & edited by Will Tang ▶ MUSIC BY Epidemic Sound - https://goaw.pl/3U8HxnM 🛫 TRAVEL MORE ▶ Insurance: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/heymondo ▶ Airport Parking: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/airport-parking-reservations ▶ Hotels: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/agoda ▶ Flights: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/skyscanner ▶ Vacation Rentals: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/vrbo-homepage ------------------------------------ 🤘 LET'S CONNECT! Website: https://goingawesomeplaces.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/goingawesomeplaces TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@goingawesomeplaces Twitter: https://twitter.com/goawesomeplaces Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/goawesomeplaces Facebook: https://facebook.com/goingawesomeplaces