Let's travel around Shikoku with a rental car! Recommended Driving Sightseeing Feature in Shikoku / Drive Shikoku
Mountains, coastlines, and historic temples. We invite you to discover for yourselves the charms of Shikoku, which are not only the tourist attractions featured in magazines. We suggest that you rent a car for sightseeing, as many places are difficult to visit by train or bus. The essence of Shikoku sightseeing is to experience the unique natural beauty of Shikoku and to enjoy local delicacies that cannot be experienced only in the urban centers of Japan. Feel free to step into unexplored areas. You will discover the charm of Shikoku, a truly deep Japan.
This page introduces model car rental routes based on Shikoku's tourist data and the sightseeing spots recommended by "Tourism in SHIKOKU". If you visit Shikoku, by all means, rent a car and enjoy its attractions to the fullest. Your own personal adventure will lead you to new memories and discoveries. We hope that the dramatic encounters with Shikoku's great nature and culture will enrich your life.
This page introduces model car rental routes based on Shikoku's tourist data and the sightseeing spots recommended by "Tourism in SHIKOKU". If you visit Shikoku, by all means, rent a car and enjoy its attractions to the fullest. Your own personal adventure will lead you to new memories and discoveries. We hope that the dramatic encounters with Shikoku's great nature and culture will enrich your life.
Drive spot special feature
First, check out the Drive spots you are interested in!
To help you plan your trip, you can check the spots introduced in the sample itinerary and their surrounding information on the map below.
For more details on each sample itinerary, please click "See More" on each sample itinerary presented below.
*Spots are color-coded for each sample itinerary.
*Click the tab in the upper left corner of the map to see a list of sample itineraries. You can optionally choose to show or hide only some of the itineraries.
*Click the Zoom tab in the upper right corner of the map to see a full-screen view on a separate screen.
To help you plan your trip, you can check the spots introduced in the sample itinerary and their surrounding information on the map below.
For more details on each sample itinerary, please click "See More" on each sample itinerary presented below.
*Spots are color-coded for each sample itinerary.
*Click the tab in the upper left corner of the map to see a list of sample itineraries. You can optionally choose to show or hide only some of the itineraries.
*Click the Zoom tab in the upper right corner of the map to see a full-screen view on a separate screen.
Recommended Sample Itinerary
This feature article offers sample itineraries in two major categories. Please try to find a sample itinerary that fits your own travel plans. The detailed sample itinerary page (click on “See more”) allows you to check the route on the map, customize your itinerary, and use the navigation function.
Fly to Shikoku. Once you arrive at the airport, rent a car and start your trip to Shikoku!
・[Drive] Shikoku Pilgrimage and Nature Experiences
・[Drive] Cruising through History and Nature
・[Drive] Activities and Nature
・[Drive] Hot Springs and Amazing Scenery
・[Drive] Family Fun Experiences
・[Drive] Family Fun Experience (Trip through Shikoku with a stop at an Aquarium)
*The following itinerary is recommended for those departing or arriving from outside of Shikoku.
・[Drive] Plan from/to Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka prefecture
・[Drive] Plan from/to Hyogo or Okayama Prefectures
Recommended for those who want to visit Shikoku, but first also want to travel in the Kansai and Chugoku regions (around Shikoku)!
・[Drive] Enjoying Great Hot Springs and Gourmet Cuisine
・[Drive] Tracing the original landscape of Japan that no one knows
・[Drive] Enjoy the beauty of the islands in the Setouchi area
Sample itinerary PartⅠ: Enjoy Shikoku to the fullest
Fly to Shikoku. Once you arrive at the airport, rent a car and start your trip to Shikoku!
・[Drive] Shikoku Pilgrimage and Nature Experiences
・[Drive] Cruising through History and Nature
・[Drive] Activities and Nature
・[Drive] Hot Springs and Amazing Scenery
・[Drive] Family Fun Experiences
・[Drive] Family Fun Experience (Trip through Shikoku with a stop at an Aquarium)
*The following itinerary is recommended for those departing or arriving from outside of Shikoku.
・[Drive] Plan from/to Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka prefecture
・[Drive] Plan from/to Hyogo or Okayama Prefectures
Sample itinerary PartⅡ: Enjoy both areas outside of Shikoku and within Shikoku
Recommended for those who want to visit Shikoku, but first also want to travel in the Kansai and Chugoku regions (around Shikoku)!
・[Drive] Enjoying Great Hot Springs and Gourmet Cuisine
・[Drive] Tracing the original landscape of Japan that no one knows
・[Drive] Enjoy the beauty of the islands in the Setouchi area
Information for renting a car & driving in Japan
Click on the location where you would like to rent a car from below.
Information on car rental stores in the vicinity of the selected location will be displayed.
Outside of Shikoku (Kansai and Chugoku regions)
・Kansai International Airport
・Okayama Momotaro Airport
・Hiroshima Airport
・Kyoto Station
・Shin-Osaka Station
・Hiroshima Station
・Okayama Station
Within Shikoku
・Tokushima Awaodori Airport
・Takamatsu Airport
・Matsuyama Airport
・Kochi Ryoma Airport
Information on car rental stores in the vicinity of the selected location will be displayed.
Outside of Shikoku (Kansai and Chugoku regions)
・Kansai International Airport
・Okayama Momotaro Airport
・Hiroshima Airport
・Kyoto Station
・Shin-Osaka Station
・Hiroshima Station
・Okayama Station
Within Shikoku
・Tokushima Awaodori Airport
・Takamatsu Airport
・Matsuyama Airport
・Kochi Ryoma Airport
the San'in-Setouchi-Shikoku Expressway Pass（SEP）
Travel on the highway at a discount
Unlimited expressway travel in Shikoku and surrounding areas at a fixed rate. *Limited to overseas travelers.
For renting a car & driving in Japan
To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, please review the rental car process and Japanese traffic rules before renting a car.How to Rent a Car in Japan
Road Safety:About driving a Car in Japan
