Hi All, Just after a bit of feedback on the Shikoku leg of our trip for a family with a 5 year old (hence the many playground stops), this is our second trip to Japan as a family and we will be there October sometime. We will fly into Tokyo, then head straight down to Matsuyama later that day, after Onomichi we will head up to Kyoto for a few days, then Tokyo with the last few days in Disneyland/sea. If you think we have missed anything/ should swap something out or better accom suggestions I am all ears. We'll get battery assisted bikes (one with a kid seat) for the Shimanami Kaido. Thanks.
| Matsuyama/ Dogo Onsen | Flight to Matsuyama, jetstar arriv 4.05pm | chill/ shower, fly to Matsyama, evening onsen if up for it | Entei (booking.com) |
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| Kochi | Hire car | Morning playground/ breakfast & coffee, then onsen. Pick up hire car around midday, drive to Nakatsu Gorge (1.5hrs), hike (1.5 hr), drive to kochi (1.5hr). Hirome market or combini for dinner | OMO7 Kochi (paid parking) |
| Kochi | Hire car | Yokobori Park (playground)on route to Kochi Sunday market (6am – 2pm), largest open air market Japan, explore Kochi, chill. | OMO7 Kochi (paid parking) |
| Kochi | Hire car | Yasui Gorge (1.5hr drive) for walk, waterfall, explore, then maybe Fureai Waterpark (playground by the river) on way back depending on time. | OMO7 Kochi (paid parking) |
| Iya Valley | Hire car | Jinzen Park on way to Iya Valley. Fujinosato park (Yokai statues) | Hotel Obekekyo Mannaka incl breakfast & dinner |
| Iya Valley | Hire car | Iya Valley vine bridge & biwa waterfall hike, Hinoji Valley & Iya riverbend | Kouya Farm stay – https://kouya18508.wixsite.com/kominkayado incl dinner & breakfast |
| Takamatsu | Hire car | Sacrecrow Village then drive to Ritsurin Garden (2hr 45) | Comfort Hotel Takamatsu |
| Imbari | Hire car | Mineyama Park playground, 1.5hr drive Unpen Temple 66 (cable car, statues, ocean views), maybe stop at Tanbara Park on route to Imabari (1.5 – 2 hours). Drop car off. | Shimanami Prime Hotel |
| Sentoda | cycle | Cycle Shimanami Kaido | Soil Sentoda |
| Onomichi | cycle | Cycle Shimanami Kaido | Lemonsea Onomichi – twin room (bedshare) |
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