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Shikokuchuo
ℹ️Practical info — Shikokuchuo
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Paper Museum to try your hand at traditional Washi paper-making workshops.
- Drive up to the Suiha Highlands to see seasonal flower fields and panoramic views of the coast.
- Taste Shingu Tea, a local specialty grown in the misty mountain air of the region.
- Check out the Michi-no-Eki roadside stations for some of the best coastal viewpoints over the Seto Inland Sea.
- Observe the massive paper mills near the port, which create a unique industrial landscape.
🍽 Food
Try matcha mochi or ice cream made with local Shingu tea at cafes in the mountain village areas.
Due to the proximity to Kagawa, you can find excellent thick udon noodles in many local shops.
Fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea is best enjoyed at restaurants near the Mishima port area.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Purchase intricate decorative paper cords (Mizuhiki), a specialty craft of the city's paper industry.
Buy high-quality loose tea directly from producers in the Shingu area, famous for its rich fragrance.
A peaceful reservoir surrounded by lush forests, first-rate for hiking and birdwatching.
Located on the highlands, this park gives absolute silence and fresh mountain air away from the city.
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Shikokuchuo, located at the eastern edge of Ehime Prefecture, is renowned as Japan's top paper-producing city. Despite its industrial significance, it features beautiful natural escapes such as the Toyooka Coast (Toyooka Kaigan), where visitors can enjoy the sea breeze and views of the Seto Inland Sea. The city is famous for hosting the national Calligraphy Performance Koshien, reflecting its deep cultural ties to paper. Nearby, the Suiha Highlands offer seasonal flower displays and a sweeping view of the industrial coastline and islands. Food lovers should try the local udon and mountain vegetables. The city serves as a strategic transport hub, connecting the four prefectures of Shikoku.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Song Wei Cheng Zhi · Yi Yu San Dao Yun Dong Gong Yuan · San Dao Shen She
- Nearby: Mitoyo (25 km)
- Population: ~82.754 (2024)
Geography
Facts
- Japan's Paper Capital
- Toyooka Coast
- Calligraphy Performance Koshien
- Suiha Highlands
- Ehime Prefecture
- Transport hub of Shikoku
- Traditional Washi paper
- Seto Inland Sea views
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Sights in the town Shikokuchuo (5)
Yi Yu San Dao Yun Dong Gong Yuan🌳 park
A large sports and recreation park in Shikokuchuo with various facilities for activities.
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