VALUE NAVI EDITORIAL
Find practical, reviewed answers for the decisions that shape your Japan trip.
Festivals & Events
Kochi Yosakoi Festival 2026 ran Aug 9–12. Compare the eve, main days and national competition, then decide whether Otesuji paid seats or free roaming fit you.
Updated 8/27/2026
Attractions
Compare Yoshino River rafting at Oboke and Koboke by route difficulty, Happy Raft plans, safety drills, clothing, transport and weather.
Updated 8/27/2026
Festivals & Events
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
Festivals & Events
Compare Kochi Yosakoi viewing areas at Otesuji, Obiyamachi and Chuo Park for full formations, free viewing, paid seats, stamina, photos and exits.
Updated 8/27/2026
Hotel & Accommodation
Compare Kochi Station, Obiyamachi and Saenbacho for Kochi Yosakoi hotels by late-night walk-back, 2026 venues, luggage, heat breaks and onward trains.
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Attractions
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.
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Hotel & Accommodation
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.
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Hotel & Accommodation
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
Compare Tokushima Station, Naruto and Takamatsu for Awa Odori by late-night exit, luggage, hotel trade-offs and the next morning’s Shikoku route.
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Hotel & Accommodation
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.
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Attractions
What to wear for Japan autumn leaves from September to December: compare city, alpine, illumination and rain layers, footwear, luggage and bad-weather Plan B.
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Attractions
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.
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Attractions
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.
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Transportation
Takamatsu or Matsuyama? Compare Naoshima, Shodoshima, Kotohira, Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle to choose one base or split a five-day Shikoku trip.
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Attractions
Otsuka Museum of Art 2026 costs ¥3,300 at the door and has a roughly 4 km route of 1,000+ full-size ceramic reproductions. Compare 3–5 hours, Takamatsu/Naruto access, Klook and who should skip.
Updated 8/27/2026
Festivals & Events
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
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
Attractions
Plan Kankakei Gorge autumn leaves with 2026 ropeway hours and fares, date-specific Shodoshima bus checks, ferry ports, driving, hotels and weather backups.
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Food
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.
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Hot Springs
Learn Japanese onsen etiquette step by step: washing, towels, hair, tattoos, phones, children, safe soaking and what to do after the bath.
Updated 8/27/2026