Hotels in Shikoku, Japan

Shikoku is Japan's smallest main island, with a mild climate that makes spring and autumn the best times to visit for hiking in the Iya Valley or walking the historic 88-temple pilgrimage route. Summers are hot and humid, perfect for river rafting on the Yoshino River or joining the lively Awa Odori dance festival in Tokushima every August. Winters are cooler but dry, ideal for soaking in Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs in Ehime, or sampling Sanuki udon noodles in Kagawa without the crowds.