Shikoku is one of Japan's least visited areas. It's a very rural area with very few big towns. I explored the area mostly in a hire car - well I say car.... engine by Daihatsu Design by Postman Pat!
The area has amazing green valleys and gorges with very long windy single track roads where I did well not to put my car over the edge.
Meeting another driver was a nightmare and involved giving lengthy reversing lessons!
My journey took me through one of the weirdest little towns I have every been to...Nagoro - Scarecrow Village Read more about it here...Scarecrow Village There are over a hundred life-sized dolls scattered around the village - I only saw one other real person though. Everyone else has left for the cities...the story of rural Japan!
After Iya Valley I hopped on a ferry and made my way out to Naoshima - known for it's modern art museums and iconic outdoor sculptures..
The area has amazing green valleys and gorges with very long windy single track roads where I did well not to put my car over the edge.
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| My hostel owner couldn't speak English - when I enquired about the state of the road Google Translate came to the rescue!! |
Meeting another driver was a nightmare and involved giving lengthy reversing lessons!
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| The Iya Valley with it's vine rope bridges |
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Buddhist temple at Konpira - the 1368 steps to the top attract lots of pilgrims! Konpira town also had a lovely Kabuki Theatre ( very ancient traditonal theatre - a bit like panto) Unfortunately no shows were on when I was there. |
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| The combination of cherry blossom and early morning mist was magical |
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| People bow everywhere you go in Japan - even after roadworks! |
