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| − | '''Shikoku''' (四国) is the smallest of [[Japan]]'s four main [[island]]s, with a land area of 18,800 square kilometers. One of the least visited of all the islands, the majority of travelers consist of [[Buddhist]] pilgrims, visiting the 88 [[ | + | [[Image:Matsuyama.jpg|frame|right|The City of Matsuyama]] |
| + | '''Shikoku''' (四国) is the smallest of [[Japan]]'s four main [[island]]s, with a land area of 18,800 square kilometers. One of the least visited of all the islands, the majority of travelers consist of [[Buddhist]] pilgrims, visiting the 88 [[shrine]]s found on the island. The largest city is [[Matsuyama]], renowned for [[Matsuyamajo]], one of the last original [[castle]]s left in [[Japan]], completed in 1628.<ref>[http://www.japan-guide.com/list/e1107.html Shikoku Travel Guide]</ref> | ||
| − | + | It is also the native birthplace of the [[Shikoku dog]] (四国犬), which was recognised as a "National Living Monument" by the [[Japanese Crown]] in 1937. | |
The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Hokkaido]]. | The other three principal Japanese islands are [[Honshu]], [[Kyushu]] and [[Hokkaido]]. | ||
| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.city.matsuyama.ehime.jp/eng/frame.html Matsuyama City] Travel Guide. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| + | [[Image:Matsuyama Castle.gif|frame|left|Matsuyama Castle]] | ||
[[Category:Japan]] | [[Category:Japan]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Islands]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:15, July 13, 2016
The City of Matsuyama
Shikoku (四国) is the smallest of Japan's four main islands, with a land area of 18,800 square kilometers. One of the least visited of all the islands, the majority of travelers consist of Buddhist pilgrims, visiting the 88 shrines found on the island. The largest city is Matsuyama, renowned for Matsuyamajo, one of the last original castles left in Japan, completed in 1628.[1]
It is also the native birthplace of the Shikoku dog (四国犬), which was recognised as a "National Living Monument" by the Japanese Crown in 1937.
The other three principal Japanese islands are Honshu, Kyushu and Hokkaido.
External links
- Matsuyama City Travel Guide.
References
Matsuyama Castle
