I made a reservation in advance for the car ferry that runs between Takamatsu Port and Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island. On the day of boarding, I presented my voucher and vehicle registration certificate at the counter to exchange it for a ticket. The process was smooth. If you have passengers, you will need to make a separate reservation for them. If you are renting a car and are unsure of the appropriate vehicle classification, it seems possible to pay the difference locally. As of November 2025, local counters only accept cash payments, so I think it's a benefit to prepaying through kkday to have the option of paying by credit card or other means.
I was initially a little disappointed to see that the ship looked neither new nor old; however, the interior of the cabin was very new; the whole ship was clean and the ride was very smooth and comfortable. The port after leaving Shodoshima was a bit desolate, so I need to plan my itinerary better!
This makes multi-point travel itineraries very convenient! All modes of transportation can be seamlessly connected! It brings a lot of convenience to travel.
I took the Shinkansen every day along the Sanyo line to many places, and after watching the Shogun photo album, I found the exhibitions at Fukuyama Castle and Okayama Castle very insightful in terms of learning about history. After using up the 5-day pass, spending a few more days in Fukuoka would have been the most efficient way to travel.
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Shikoku Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Shikoku year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 12.6–19.9°C, mild and rainy, with occasional showers. Common activities: Enjoying Shikoku's natural scenery, such as the cherry blossoms and fresh greenery spread across the mountains. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, rain gear.
Summer (June–August): Average 23.3–29.0°C, hot and humid, frequent rainfall. Common activities: Swimming at the beach, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking. Recommended clothing: Lightweight and breathable short-sleeved clothing, shorts, sunscreen, rain gear.
Autumn (September–November): Average 20.7–15.4°C, comfortable and pleasant, reduced rainfall. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, enjoying autumnal cuisine. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt.
Winter (December–February): Average 8.4–8.5°C, cold and dry, less rainfall. Common activities: Soaking in hot springs, enjoying winter landscapes. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, sweater, scarf, hat.
Shikoku climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 18°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2464 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Shikoku monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
7.2°C
33
February
8.5°C
78.7
March
12.6°C
192.7
April
17.3°C
282
May
19.9°C
336
June
23.3°C
332.7
July
27.9°C
346.7
August
29°C
417.3
September
27.1°C
203.3
October
20.7°C
89.7
November
15.4°C
115.7
December
8.4°C
36.2
Shikoku weather for the next seven days
12/3
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
10.4°C/3.6°C
12/4
Thursday
Sunny
9.3°C/1.7°C
12/5
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
10.2°C/3.1°C
12/6
Saturday
Sunny
11.3°C/1.7°C
12/7
Sunday
Sunny
17°C/3.3°C
12/8
Monday
Sunny
15.7°C/5.9°C
12/9
Tuesday
Sunny
17°C/7°C
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