Must-see hotels in Shikoku

  • Kaiyu Inn

    Shikoku

    Fluent English-speaking owner Mitsu has redesigned a concrete 1960s edifice, originally built by his father, into an intriguing contemporary retreat. Each…

  • Kiya Ryokan

    Ehime Prefecture

    A rare opportunity to rent an entire house where literary greats have stayed, Kiya Ryokan offers a compelling reason for an Uwajima stop. Though not a…

  • Chiiori

    Shikoku

    Chiiori is a once-abandoned, 18th-century, thatched-roof farmhouse that has been painstakingly restored towards its original brilliance. Glistening red…

  • Dōgo Yaya

    Ehime Prefecture

    Easy on the eyes and the budget, Dōgo Yaya is aesthetically pleasing as well as a smashing deal. The 68 rooms of various layouts are models of clean,…

  • Pavilion Surf & Lodge

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    This place only has basic surfer accommodation, but all are welcome. Rooms are simple, with beds, air-con and nothing else. Shared male and female…

  • Sakura-sō

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    The delightful owner readily welcomes foreigners to her charming place, which has a dozen large, good-value tatami rooms. There's free wi-fi, laundry…

  • Kochi Youth Hostel

    Shikoku

    Sitting along a canal near Engyōjiguchi (円行寺口) Station, this immaculate wood-panelled hostel has simple, comfortable rooms and a welcoming, homely vibe…

  • Guest House Wakabaya

    Kagawa Prefecture

    Wakabaya's many pluses include an English-speaking owner, reasonable rates, clean rooms and bathroom facilities, a living room and a kitchen, a washing…

  • Richmond Hotel

    Shikoku

    Kōchi's top business hotel has the spotless, modern rooms and professional service expected for accommodation of this class, plus it's located just off…

  • Ikumi White Beach Hotel

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    This clean, laid-back Ikumi beachfront hotel has Japanese- and Western-style rooms more or less right on the beach. Fall out the door and into the waves…

  • Uchikobare Guesthouse & Bar

    Ehime Prefecture

    This lovely spot in a totally refurbished building right on Uchiko's Yōkaichi main street provides the town's cheapest accommodation with both mixed and…

  • Hotel Iya Onsen

    Shikoku

    If you've got the funds, this is the place to stay. Extremely foreigner-friendly with a multilingual website, a mix of tatami and Western-style rooms,…

  • Shimanto-no-yado Iyashi-no-sato

    Shikoku

    Describing itself as a 'resort-type ecology hotel', this lovely spot out on a hill near Shimoda Port at the mouth of Shimanto-gawa features beautiful,…

  • Nakahaga Residence Guesthouse

    Ehime Prefecture

    Uchiko has some gorgeous traditional places to stay and the Nakahaga Residence on Yōkaichi tops the list. This stylish, remodelled storehouse is a classic…

  • Seaside Hotel Taimaru Kaigetsu

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Just south of Naruto Park, this ryokan has spotless Japanese- and Western-style rooms, most with a view of the sea and Naruto Bridge. There's an excellent…

  • Hotel Clement Tokushima

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Part of Tokushima Station building, the luxurious Hotel Clement boasts 18 floors and 250 comfortable, spacious, Western-style rooms. Although it's more…

  • Cinnamon Guest House Dōgo

    Ehime Prefecture

    Run by English-speaking Shimpei, this place is a joy for backpackers happy to stay in a cheap capsule-style mixed or women-only dorm. There is also a four…

  • Kotobuki Ryokan

    Kagawa Prefecture

    This welcoming ryokan, which has comfortable tatami rooms and warm hospitality, is conveniently situated by the riverside, only a few minutes' walk from…

  • Ōzu Shiromachi Guesthouse

    Ehime Prefecture

    Nicely situated in the old town, this friendly guesthouse makes a good space for exploring Ōzu at leisure. There are male and female dorm rooms plus a…

  • Agnes Hotel Tokushima

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Hip little Agnes lies 200m west of the station and offers a more sophisticated aesthetic than the usual business hotel. Rooms are sleek, with stylish…

  • Ku-Nel-Asob

    Shikoku

    Four simple, attractive tatami rooms are available in this near-century-old house, perched on a beautiful bluff overlooking the river. Meals here are…

  • Co-machi-no-ie

    Kagawa Prefecture

    These two historic houses are along the old henro trail. One house has traditional bones and tatami rooms featuring original ornamental woodwork. The…

  • Iyashi no Onsen-kyō

    Shikoku

    Off the main road between Kyōjō and the Higashi Iya vine bridges is this lovely and unpretentious hotel and hot-springs complex, with Japanese- and…

  • Guesthouse & Cafe Yoki

    Shikoku

    A great new budget option in Nishi Iya, this guesthouse and cafe sit right next to the eastern side of the bridge over the Iya-gawa on Route 45 from Ōboke…

  • Kotohira Kadan

    Kagawa Prefecture

    A luxurious refuge after a climb up Konpira-san, this elegant ryokan is about three minutes' walk from the centre of Kotohira. Most of the rooms are…

  • Ishizuchi-san Summit Hut

    Ehime Prefecture

    Open from the start of May to the start of November, this is an isolated mountain hut perched on the exposed peak of Ishizuchi-san. It sleeps 50. There's…

  • Happy Guest House

    Shikoku

    Run by the local outfit Happy Raft, these five small guesthouses can each accommodate up to 10 and all come with a kitchen, a stocked bathroom and fans…

  • Oyado Tsuki-no-ya

    Ehime Prefecture

    A brilliant place to stay right on Yōkaichi in the protected area, Tsuki-no-ya is a beautifully restored traditional building with classic tatami rooms…

  • Dōgo Kan

    Ehime Prefecture

    The Kurokawa Kishō–designed Dōgo Kan lies on a slope behind the Tsubaki-no-yu public baths. Indoor ponds and supremely gracious staff complement the grand…

  • Sansuien

    Shikoku

    Three blocks south of the castle along Kenchō-mae Dōri is this classy multistorey hotel with luxurious onsen baths and a garden incorporating a series of…

  • Pension Shishikui

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Perfect for families or romantic getaways, charming Pension Shishikui, with an English-speaking owner, occupies a snug cove with a private beach …

  • Chottoco-ma

    Kagawa Prefecture

    Spotless and intimate, charming Chottoco-ma is run by a friendly couple, the English-speaking former world wanderer Yutaka and his wife Emi. This tiny…

  • Hotel Kazura-bashi

    Shikoku

    This lovely hotel not far from Kazura-bashi offers spacious, comfortable, Japanese-style rooms with mountain views. Beautifully prepared traditional meals…

  • Ryokan Kōen Mizuno

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    A traditional inn, Ryokan Kōen Mizuno has spacious Japanese-style rooms with fabulous sea views and efficient, foreigner-friendly service virtually right…

  • Tōyō Shirahama Resort Hotel

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    It's hard to miss this large hotel in Shirahama as you're driving along the coast. Set back from an attractive beach, it's a five-storey white building…

  • Temple 24: Hotsumisaki-ji Shukubō

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    Run by Temple 24: Hotsumisaki-ji, this is a great opportunity to stay at a peaceful shukubō with spotless tatami rooms or bedrooms and a communal bath,…

  • Funaya

    Ehime Prefecture

    Natsume Sōseki took refuge from his writer's block and aching limbs here, and so should you if you can afford it. The beauty lies inside, from the central…

  • Check Inn Matsuyama

    Ehime Prefecture

    This business hotel is excellent value for money. Well-equipped modern rooms have free wi-fi, there's a konbini (convenience store) in the lobby and an…

  • Dormy Inn Takamatsu

    Kagawa Prefecture

    The Dormy is a little different from the usual big-hotel fare, with its keen eye for design and a location at the heart of the entertainment district. The…

  • Tokushima Washington Hotel Plaza

    Tokushima & the Anan Coast

    The Tokushima branch of this big nationwide chain is surprisingly friendly. The rooms are a decent size, the complimentary breakfast features freshly…