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View Gallery- Shishikui-eki (railroad station), 560m
30 minutes by Shuttle Bus from Nasushiobara Station on Tohoku Shinkansen 20 minutes by taxi from JR Kuroiso Station. Regular shuttle bus service (reservation required). 9 minutes drive from Nasu Interchange on Tohoku EXPWY
10 minutes on bus from JR Niigata Station bound for Shinano-machi Hamaura-cho, get off at Furumachi and 5 minutes walk. 10 minutes by taxi from JR Niigata Station.. 30 minutes by car from Niigata-Nishi I.C., Hokuriku Expressway via Niigata Bypass 20 minutes from Sakuragi IC
Known for its spiritual pilgrimage route of 88 temples, Shikoku offers a deep cultural experience. The island’s coastal beauty is unmatched, with highlights like the Naruto whirlpools and the art-filled island of Naoshima. Matsuyama’s Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, is perfect for relaxation. The Iya Valley offers dramatic scenery, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses. Local cuisine, including Sanuki udon, is a must-try.