The Perfect Shikoku Itinerary

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Day 1 – Kobe & Awaji Island

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Day 1 – Kobe & Awaji Island

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Day 2 – Tokushima

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Day 2 – Tokushima

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Day 3 – Iya Valley & Kochi

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Day 4 – Kochi

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Day 4 – Kochi

Kochi Sunday Market This Sunday market is the largest in all of Japan! C hikurinji Temple Chikurinji temple is located just a few minutes up a mountain in Kochi. Read More

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