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Shikoku

Island in Japan
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s major islands. It's encircled by a 1,200km, 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route (henro) honoring the 9th-century monk Kukai. Shikoku's major cities include Matsuyama, home to 8 of the pilgrimage temples, plus...
Area: 7,259 mi²
Highest elevation: 1,982 m (6503 ft)
Highest point: Mount Ishizuchi
Largest settlement: Matsuyama (pop. 507,137; (as of 1 May 2022))
Length: 225 km (139.8 mi)
Location: Japan