Attractions
Yoshino River Rafting: Oboke vs Koboke for First-Time Rafters
Compare Yoshino River rafting at Oboke and Koboke by route difficulty, Happy Raft plans, safety drills, clothing, transport and weather.
Updated 8/27/2026VALUE NAVI EDITORIAL
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Shikoku Itinerary: 4 Days Without a Car for Yosakoi and Awa Odori
Plan a four-day Shikoku itinerary without a car through Takamatsu, Kochi Yosakoi and Tokushima Awa Odori, with hotels, luggage and train transfers.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
Where to Stay for Kochi Yosakoi: Station, Obiyamachi or Saenbacho
Compare Kochi Station, Obiyamachi and Saenbacho for Kochi Yosakoi hotels by late-night walk-back, 2026 venues, luggage, heat breaks and onward trains.
Updated 8/27/2026
Attractions
Naoshima E-Bike Guide: Rental, Art Island Route and Ferry Timing
Plan a Naoshima e-bike day from Miyanoura with rental checks, Honmura and museum routes, luggage, weather backup and a return plan that protects the ferry.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
Where to Stay for Naoshima and Shodoshima: Uno, Takamatsu or Okayama?
Choose Uno, Takamatsu, Okayama or an island stay for Naoshima and Shodoshima by ferry frequency, rail direction, luggage and the hours you want on each island.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
Where to Stay in Takamatsu: Station or Kawaramachi for Ferries, Trains and Evenings?
Choose Takamatsu Station or Kawaramachi by early ferry risk, JR and airport access, Ritsurin Garden, luggage, dining and repeated evening travel.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
Where to Stay for Tokushima Awa Odori: Tokushima, Naruto or Takamatsu
Compare Tokushima Station, Naruto and Takamatsu for Awa Odori by late-night exit, luggage, hotel trade-offs and the next morning’s Shikoku route.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
OMO7 Kochi Review: Is the Nightly Yosakoi Experience Worth It?
Is OMO7 Kochi worth it? Compare its nightly 9 PM Yosakoi show, non-onsen public bath, rooms for up to four, breakfast and Kochi Station trade-offs.
Updated 8/27/2026
Attractions
Tokushima Indigo Dyeing: Ai no Yakata and Awa Indigo Workshops
Compare Ai no Yakata with Tokushima indigo workshops by duration, access, booking, item choice, children and how to fit Awa indigo around an Awa Odori trip.
Updated 8/27/2026
Attractions
Naoshima Day Trip from Takamatsu: Is It Worth a Full Day?
Plan a Naoshima day trip from Takamatsu by comparing ferry timing, museum reservations, island transport and what the art-island day replaces in a four-day trip.
Updated 8/27/2026
Transportation
Takamatsu or Matsuyama: Best Base for a 5-Day Shikoku Trip
Takamatsu or Matsuyama? Compare Naoshima, Shodoshima, Kotohira, Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle to choose one base or split a five-day Shikoku trip.
Updated 8/27/2026
Festivals & Events
Kochi Yosakoi Accessibility 2026: Wheelchair Seats and Low-Walking Plan
Kochi Yosakoi 2026 has ended. Use this accessibility reference for Otesuji wheelchair seating, accessible toilets, JR assistance, heat, rain and low-walking planning.
Updated 8/27/2026
Food
Katsuo Tataki in Kochi: Straw-Grilling Workshop or Hirome Market?
Choose between Tosa Tataki Dojo, Kuroshio Kobo, Kuroshio Ichibankan and Hirome Market by price, reservation risk, solo travel, hands-on depth and route fit.
Updated 8/27/2026
Food
Sanuki Udon-Making Experience: Kagawa Classes Compared
Compare Kagawa udon-making by JPY/USD price, true trip time, Kotohira/Takamatsu route fit, family use and whether UDON HOUSE is worth an overnight.
Updated 8/27/2026
Festivals & Events
Dogo Autumn Festival 2026: October 7 at Dawn Is the Main Event
Dogo Autumn Festival 2026 runs Oct 5–7. Plan around Oct 7 at dawn for the Dogo Onsen Station mikoshi clash, Isaniwa Shrine’s 135 steps, transport and crowd strategy.
Updated 8/27/2026
Attractions
4-Day Shikoku Autumn Leaves Itinerary: Takamatsu, Shodoshima, Iya or Matsuyama?
Choose a realistic 4-day Shikoku autumn route by arrival airport, ferry and bus risk, rail-pass coverage and whether Shodoshima, Iya or Matsuyama is actually worth the transfer.
Updated 8/27/2026