Best Stunning Views In Shikoku
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Uyuni Salt Lake! Fantastic and Beautiful Reflection on The Surface of The Water Chichibugahama Beach
The gradation of the sky that is clearly reflected on the mirror-like surface of the water. Selected as one of Japan's top 100 sunsets, be sure to capture the ever-changing beautiful sunset with your camera! The point is to release the shutter when the water surface is not rippling and there is no wind.
Name
Chichibugahama Beach
Address
Teno Nio-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 20 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 55 min from Takamatsu Airport. or 60 min from Takamatsu Station.
Parking
Free parking area is available

Shimonada Station is well known as a scenic station which is the closest to the sea. It has appeared in movies and TV dramas. And many tourists come to see this beautiful scenery at the time of train arrivals. I want to see it much longer!◎You can only have a look without using trains. You should check the timetable if you want to see the train arrivals because there're a little trains.
Name
Shimonada Station
Address
3-8 Ookubo Futami-cho, Iyo-shi, EhimeGoogle Map
Tel
089-994-5852
How to get there
25 min by car from Iyo IC. 50 min by train from JR Matsuyama Station.
Parking
Parking area is available

Takaya Shrine is located at Inazumi Mountain which is over 400m above the sea level. The reason for the popularity is the world seen over the Torii in the sky! Seto Inland Sea and the townscape of Kan'onji are very moving scenery. A reward which comes after climbing up the mountain.◎Walk: 40 min from the parking lot of the foot of the mountain. The road is paved in the first half, but after that, it a mountain path. And there're steep steps at the end near the top. Car: you can access to the shrine by car from Fudo Waterfall.
Name
Takaya Shrine
Address
2800 Muromoto-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 60 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC via Fudō Waterfall, to the nearest parking area, and walk 150 meters. Or, 20 min from Sanuki Toyonaka IC to the mountain foot shrine, then 40 min walk to the upper shrine.
Parking
Parking area is available

At Iya in Tokushima, Kazura Bridge is one of the three most curious bridges in Japan. The bridge is made from hardy kiwi. You can enjoy the thrills of creaking and swinging of the bridge and nice view of the valley at the same time.◎Toll: Adult¥550 Child¥350 Open: From sunrise to sunset, throughout the year
Name
Iya Kazura Bridge
Address
162-2 Zentokukazurabashi Nishiiyayama-mura, Miyoshi-shi, TokushimaGoogle Map
How to get there
30 min by bus, from Oboke Station

A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.
Name
Nikobuchi
Address
1278 kiyomizukamibun Iyono-cho, Agawa-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available

One of the 100 best mountains in Japan, and the second highest in the western Japan. The breathtaking scenery spreads on the mountain top located 1995m above sea level. Specially, the ridge named 'Jiro-gyu' you can see from the terrace is extremely beautiful.◎null
Name
Mt. Tsurugi
Address
Iwakura Naka-cho, Naka-gun, TokushimaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 90 min from Mima IC, 120 min from Tokushima Airport, 120 min from Tokushima Station, to the lift platform. Take the lift, then walk 40 min to the mountain top.
Parking
Free parking area is available

I can't turn my eyes away from the scenery of Shimanami-kaido that suddenly appears in front of me! And also I recognized the design of this observatory was very refined. To my surprised, an architect known in the world, Kengo Kuma designed here. There's nothing that obstructs the view, but only handrails.◎Access: by bike or car to Oshima Island. Parking: available and free. Admission fee: free
Name
Kirozan Observatory
Address
478-4 Minamiura Yoshiumi-cho, Imabari-shi, EhimeGoogle Map
How to get there
10 min by car, from Oshimaminami IC.
Parking
Free parking area is available

Oboke George is famous for the great beauty of nature. And about 160 carp streamers (Koi-nobori) swim gently above the Yoshino River in every spring. You can see them from the pleasure boat.◎Carp streamers decoration: from the end of March to the end of May. You can see carp streamers and ride the pleasure boat at 'Oboke-kyo Man'naka'.
Name
Oboke Gorge
Address
1520 Nishi Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi-shi, TokushimaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 30 min from Otoyo IC, 35 min from Ikeda IC, 50 min from Kawanoe IC. 25 min walk from Oboke Station.
Parking
Parking area is available

It's an irregular event tour but worthwhile to visit once in your life. You can specially climb to the top of it (normally keep out) and see the large panorama of Seto Inland Sea.
Name
Great Seto Bridge
Address
Bannosumidori-cho, Sakaide-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
It's located between Sakaide IC and Hayashima IC of Seto Chu'ou Speedway.

Flower Park Urashima, located at Mitoyo City which has the biggest production of marguerite in Japan, is a scenic spot you can enjoy both flowers and Seto Inland Sea. This year, I found the lovely heart shape made of pink marguerite flowers.◎Free parking area is available. No entrance fee. The best season to see is from the beginning of May to the the middle of May.
Name
Flower Park Urashima
Address
529-1 Tsumu Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 25 min from Mitoyo Tossaka IC, 70 min from Takamatsu Station, 65 min from Takamatsu Airport.
Parking
Free parking area is available

Te-shima is located almost in the middle of Kagawa and Okayama. The slope of the 255th prefectural road at Karato area is beautiful photogenic road with peaceful terraced rice fields and Setouchi ocean view. Let's enjoy cycling at beautiful Te-shima Island♪◎255th Prefectural Road near Tashima Art Museum. Access: a public bus is possible, but to hire an electric bicycle would be better for travel around Te-shima Island
Name
Terraced Rice Fields At Karato In Teshima Island
Address
Karato Teshima Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
Bus: get off at 'Teshima Art Museum' and you can find the slope in front of the museum. Bicycle: about 25min from Ieura Port.

Shikoku Karst is the most highest among the three famous karsts in Japan. Many cattle walk around and wind power generation goes around at this area called Mezuru-daira. For its campsite, here's one of the popular spots.◎Mazuru-daira, belongs Ehime and western part of Shikoku Karst, has accommodations and campsite. It's also nice place to take pictures.
Name
Shikoku Karst Mezuru-daira
Address
Nishidani Kumankogen-cho, Kamiukena-gun, EhimeGoogle Map
How to get there

According to one theory, this shrine enshrined Toyotama-hime who is a grandmother of the first Japanese Emperor Kammu, and known as a god for an easy delivery of baby. The scenery from the shrine is nice and cats living in Ogi-jima Island will give you a balm.◎A small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Whenever you visit, cats are napping here. You can arrive the shrine eventually when you walk around the Ogi Island without searching for, because there're some signboards all over the community.

This huge olive tree bears flowers and fruits even now the age of 1000. The unique shape also has the strong life force. Located at a lookout point, it could be nice for you to sit on a bench near the tree and enjoy the Shodoshima Island's time passing slowly.◎Access: the signboard 'Olive Forest オリーブの森' on the 254th prefectural road. 7 min from Tonosho Port by car. You can see it for free.
Name
1000 Years Old Huge Olive Tree
Address
2580-1 Kou Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
Car: 7 min by car from Tonosho Port, enter from the signboard 'Olive Forest オリーブの森' on the 254th prefectural road.
Parking
Parking area is available

Name
Ritsurin Garden
Address
1-20-16 Risturin-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
Tel
087-833-7411
Hours
7:00-17:00,5:30-19:00
Fee
Adult 410 yen、Child 170 yen
How to get there
3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen North Station, 10min walk from Kotoden Ritsurin Koen Station. 3min walk from JR Ritsurin Koen Kitaguchi Station. The nearest bus stop is Ritsurin Koen Mae. By car, 30min from Takamatsu Airport, 15min from Takamatsu Chu'ou IC.
Parking
Toll parking area is available

Ichinomiya Park located along the seashore, is full of resort air like Hawaii with the lawn to the whole park and palm trees. And it's selected as 'Lover's Sanctuary' and popular spot to see the romantic sunset. Let's ring a bell, too!◎Many people come to take pictures of the scenery of sunset. Free parking lot is available. Access: 5 min by car from Onohara IC.
Name
Ichinomiya Seashore
Address
55-2 Himehama Toyohama-cho, Kanonji-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
Fee
Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available

A tourist spot Yashima is located only 20 min by car from the center part of Takamatsu. From the mountain top observatory, you can see the great view of red autumn colors and blue Seto Inland Sea at the same time.◎Yashima is famous for the flat mountain ridge. Access: Yashima Drive Way (it became free road from July in 2017) and toll parking lot is available.
Name
Yashima
Address
Yashima, Takamatsu-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Toll parking area is available

Kagawa's best autumn scenery, Kankakei Gorge. The beautiful and impressive view can be seen from the observatory as high as the top of Tokyo Sky Tree. Takatori Observatory offers the superb view!
Name
A national park Kankakei Gorge
Address
168 Otsu Kankakedori Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available

If you come to Shodoshima, this popular spot is a must-visit. A mysterious sand road that appears twice a day at low tide. Surrounded by the sea on both sides of the sand road, it is very open and beautiful. I think it's a place where everyone from young people to families can enjoy. It is a recommended spot with good access because it is close to Tonosho Port and has a parking lot.
Name
Angel Road
Address
Yoshima Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, KagawaGoogle Map
How to get there
Bus: 10 min from Tonosho Port, get off at 'Kokusai Hotel'. Car: 8 min by car from Tonosho Port and free parking area is available.
Parking
Free parking area is available

Marugame Castle is famous for the highest and beautiful stone walls. And it's also known as a cherry blossom viewing spot whose castle tower is surrounded with pink blossoms. Many people come to enjoy hanami party. Don't miss the outlook over the sea!◎Parking area is available near the castle. By the way, the stone wall is the highest, but the castle tower is the smallest in Japan.
Name
Marugame Castle
Address
Ichiban-cho, Marugame-shi, KagawaGoogle Map
Tel
0877-25-3881
Hours
9:00-16:00
How to get there
10min walk from JR Marugame Station. By car, 15min from Sakaide Kita(North) IC, 12min from Sakaide IC, 40min from Takamatsu Airport.