Recommended Sample Itineraries for Driving

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.

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 Trip through Shikoku with a stop at an Aquarium
[Drive (from outside Shikoku)] Plan from/to Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka prefecture
[Drive (from outside Shikoku)] Plan to/from 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

First, check out the Drive spots you are interested in!

*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 ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, please review the rental car process and Japanese traffic rules before renting a car.
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.
Road Safety:About driving a Car in Japan
To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, please review Japanese traffic rules before renting a car.
How to Rent a Car in Japan