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SHIKOKU PAGE 1/ 8 PG-607 SHIKOKU Shikoku (四国), one of Japan’s four principal islands, is divided administrative- of the Inland Sea National Park, Yashima Plateau rich in historic associations, ly into four prefectures–Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi. These corre- Kotohira noted for Kotohiragu Shrine, Tokushima of Awa Odori folk dance spond to the four former provinces of Awa, Sanuki, Iyo and Tosa, giving the fame, Takamatsu with its beautiful Ritsurin Park, Kochi renowned as the site island its name “Shikoku (Four Provinces).” of dog fighting, Matsuyama well known for the Dogo Hot Spring in the city Shikoku covers an area of 18,787 sq. km. It abounds in places of great tourist and Uwajima for its bull fighting. interest. To cite just a few, it includes the scenic Inland Sea coast forming part Access: By Air from Haneda Airport (Tokyo), Itami Airport (Osaka) or Kansai Airport (Osaka) From One-way fare Daily To (Airport) Operated by Time required (¥) flights Access from / to downtown Takamatsu Haneda ANA, JAS 1 hr. 20 min. 22,500 11 35 - 45 min. by bus from JR Takamatsu Sta. Tokushima Haneda ANA, JAS 1 hr. 15 min. 25,000 6 28 min. by bus from JR Tokushima Sta. Kochi Haneda ANA, JAL, JAS 1 hr. 20 min. 26,500 7 37 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta. Itami ANK 40 min. 14,000 11 Kansai ANK 40 min. 14,000 1 Matsuyama Haneda ANA, JAL 1 hr. 25 min. 27,000(JAL 24,300) 9 21 min. by bus from JR Matsuyama Sta.
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