Shikoku Tours & Trips
Think Shikoku is Japan's forgotten island? It's the smallest of four main islands, known for its 88-temple pilgrimage route. Matsuyama has Dōgo Onsen (Japan's oldest hot spring), Takamatsu offers Ritsurin Garden, and Naruto's whirlpools are wild. The island's quieter than Honshu, and the food is excellent. Shikoku rewards travelers who venture beyond the Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka circuit.
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Matilda • traveled in September, 2025
We’d always wanted to visit Japan and this trip really made our dream come true. Meeting the locals and experiencing their culture was definitely one of the highlights. Everything ran smoothly from the accommodation to the transport and it was all really well organised. Whenever we had a question, journaway got back to us straight away. Overall, it was an amazing trip and we’d highly recommend it!
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The best Shikoku tour packages
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MelissaShikoku travel expert at TourRadar
- 5 Day Best of Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto Small Group Tour Package
- Japan's Big Four 11 Days
- Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu
- Japan in a Week
- Capitals of Japan end Kyoto
- Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays
- 3-day in Miyama, Amanohashidate and Ine: Japan’s Idyllic Countryside and Coastal Charms
- 7 Days Kyoto & Osaka Hidden Nature Tour (private guide and driver）Family Tour - Customizable
- Capitals of Japan end Kyoto GO
- Essence of the East: Japan & Korea Highlights Tour
5 Day Best of Japan: Tokyo to Kyoto Small Group Tour Package
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was packed and well-organized — we got to visit all the classic attractions! The hotels were in lively areas.”
Sarah, traveled in July
Travel through Tokyo and Kyoto with visits to Meiji Jingu Shrine and Senso-ji Temple from 645 AD, then take the bullet train to see Kinkaku-ji Temple's gold leaf exterior and walk through Fushimi Inari Taisha's vermillion torii gates. Stay at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu and Kyoto Tokyu Hotel while checking out Ninenzaka streets in Gion.
Duration 5 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator UME Travel Co. Ltd From $1,768
5% Off- US$1,680You save $88
Cultural treasures of Shikoku await, with prime access from major cities. Temples, local cuisine, and historic sites abound, including the magnificent Miyajima Island and its floating torii gate.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From
5% Off- US$2,530
Japan Highlights: Karaoke & Katsu
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I loved the Japan Express tour for my first time in Japan! It ticked off all the main spots that I was hoping to see.”
AlexHenley, traveled in April
The b namba-kuromon serves as your Osaka base for Shikoku culture. Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and Fushimi Inari Shrine precede culinary adventures at Kuromon Market.
Duration 7 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator Topdeck From
5% Off- US$1,669
Japan in a Week
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Contiki knocked it out of the park 10/10.”
Bryan, traveled in April
Osaka serves as a cultural gateway to the Shikoku region, featuring traditional temples and local cuisine. Universal Studios, Dotonbori's food scene, and regional specialties complement stays in 3-star accommodations.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $1,795
10% Off- US$1,616You save $180
In Tokyo, see Meiji Shrine and busy Shibuya Crossing, then head up Tokyo Skytree for city views before taking the bullet train 800 kilometers to Hiroshima. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum and ferry to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, then continue to Shikoku for Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen bathhouse.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tokyo, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Kotohira, Takamatsu, Naruto, Kobe, Osaka, Koya-san, Kyoto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
10% Off- US$2,671
Independent Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka City Stays
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The flexibility and planned days were very helpful. The tour guides went over and above to meet our needs.”
Joanne, traveled in September
An expert guide leads visitors to iconic Shikoku landmarks via public transport. Tokyo Skytree offers panoramic views, while the 200-mph bullet train speeds to Kyoto's Sanjusangendo Temple with its 1,001 golden Kannon statues. Premium stays at Hilton Tokyo and Imperial Hotel Osaka include breakfasts and local delicacies like okonomiyaki.
Duration 9 days Destinations Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% Off- US$5,319
Head to rural Kyoto and Japan's Sea coast, staying in Amanohashidate's lakeside hotels and Ine's traditional funaya boathouses. Cook countryside dishes in Miyama's thatched-roof village of Kayabuki no Sato, then cruise Ine Bay's waterfront and check out Mukai Sake Brewery.
Duration 3 days Destinations Kyoto Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator My Japan Tour Co. Ltd. From
10% Off- US$1,869
