Best Spots With Great Nature In Shikoku

Mirror Of The Sky. 30 Minutes Magic HourChichibugahama Beach

Chichibugahama Beach in Mitoyo, Kagawa. It's called as Japanese Uyuni Salt Lake. We aimed for 30-minutes magic hour when the low tide and the sunset happen at the same time. It's really amazing scenery! I think I want to come again soon!

The Emerald Waterfall Basin Of A Most Beautiful Niyodo RiverNikobuchi

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.

A Mysterious Tree At Muroto Geopark You Can Enjoy The EarthMuroto Geopark

You can enjoy and learn workings of the earth at Nuroto Geopark. A subtropical plant 'Akou' takes root on the earth and the branches stretch with strong power of life, you can see here. It's like a world of Ghibli movie 'Castle in the Sky'.◎It's approved as a UNESCO Global Geopark, which is rare among some geoparks in Japan. This tree is designated as a natural monument of the city.

Grand Scenery From 1955m Mountain TopMt. Tsurugi

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

Swim In The Kashiwa Blue! A Paradise At The Remotest Place In ShikokuKashiwa Island Beach

Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

Very Close To The Sky & Clouds! The Great Nature In Shiokoku RegionShikoku Karst Mezuru-daira

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.

Too Beautifu Mysterious Scenic SpotAngel Road

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.

Picturesque View From A Peninsula Projecting Into Seto Inland SeaOgushi Natural Park

Located at Ogushi Peninsula projecting into Seto Inland Sea, Ogushi Nature Park with camp site and an open-air concert arena. From the observatory, the panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea without any obstruction. You can see the photogenic and picturesque view!◎Access: by car. No entrance fee. Parking lot is available.

The Hiryu Falls in Breathtaking Beautiful Green WorldYasui Valley

It's the best view spot in Yasui valley. You can visit here more easily than others and the way to the falls is beautiful and full of minus ions.

One Of The Three Biggest Limestone Caves In Japan! Beautiful Objects That You Never Think They Were Made NaturallyRyuga-do

Ryuga-do limestone cave has a history of 175million years, and beautiful scenes made up by the nature. It's called one of the three biggest limestone caves with Akiyoshi-do in Yamaguchi and Ryusen-do in Iwate.

Very Powerful And Mysterious Circle! Amagoi Waterfall, One Of The 100 Best Falls In JapanAmagoi Waterfall

After 30 minutes walk on the uphill slope, you can feel the impressive power of great nature and find the mysterious circle surrounded by rocks. Amagoi (pray for rain) waterfall drops through three steps, and there's another fall aside of it. These are called 'married waterfalls' and selected as one of the 100 best falls in Japan.◎Access: 30 minutes walk on a little steep slope from a parking lot.

Refreshing Blue Scenery From An Observatory For Seto Inland SeaYukaku-tei

A scenic place you arrive after Yashima Drive Way. The seasonal drink makes us more refreshing. What color do you want to adapt this wonderful blue world?◎You can enjoy walking and make a eating tour around here. I went there on the Golden Week Holidays in May, it wasn't so crowded.

Unbelievable Natural Beatty Of Kan'non StoneKan'non Stone

Near Kashiwa-jima, there's a stone most similar to Kan'non Image (the Goddess of mercy) in Japan. About 30 meters tall Kan'non Stone like putting her hands flat together. I was surprised at the strong scene of the standing cliff on the Pacific Ocean.◎Access: just before Kashiwa-jima Island, there's a parking lot along the prefectural road43. You can see it after climbing up the steps about 2min.

Scenic Observatory For A Panoramic View Of A Paradise At The Tip Of ShikokuO'odou-yama Observatory

Kashiwa-jima Island is said to be a paradise at the westernmost of Kochi Prefecture and its clean and emerald ocean is very popular. This observatory can command the whole view of the island. The view of the paradise island was breathtaking.◎Before arriving at Kashiwa-jima Island, there're two tunnels on Prefectural Road 43. The slope before the first tunnel is steep though you can drive a car. It's better to climb the slope before the second tunnel.

Can You Cross? 42m Long & 12m High 'Male Bridge'Okuiya Double Kazura Bridge

Okuiya Double Kazura Bridges have Obashi (Male Bridge) and Mebashi (Female Bridge). Male Bridge is longer and higher than Female Bridge. When you look down, you can see the mountain river through the floorboard, it's so thrilling. Can you go through this fear!?◎It's a different place from Iya's Kazura Bridge. You can cross many times by one entrance fee. Let's try to cross Female Bridge before you challenge Male Bridge.

A Path Appearing By The Ebb And Flow Of The TideRoad Of Hope (Kibo no Michi)

Joga-shima Island has a path that appears by the ebb and flow of the tide, just the same as a popular tourist spot Angel Road in Shodoshima. It's named 'Kibo-no Michi (Road Of Hope)', and has become more popular day by day. It's surrounded by beautiful clear seawater.

The Most Scenic Spot In Shikoku KarstShikoku Karst Godan Kogen Highlands

One of the three biggest karsts in Japan, Shikoku Karst is located at more than 1000m above the sea level, and has magnificent nature. Among this area, Godan-kogen Highlands is the most beautiful spot where you can see Ishizuchi Mountain and panoramic view of karst. And, don't forget, cattle!◎Along the Route 383, the western side of Tengu-kogen Highlands. You can find the signboard of Godan-kogen Highlands.

Grand View Of The Highest Karst In JapanShikoku Karst Tengu Kogen Highlands

One of the three big karsts in Japan, Shikoku Karst lies in 1400 meters above, which is the highest, and spreads both Ehime and Kochi. On the side of Kochi, Tengu Kogen (Highlands) has lush pampas grass and limestone rocks, the mountain chain in the behind. You can enjoy the great nature in the sky!◎On the Route 383 from Kochi, 5min by car after going through Tengu-sou. There're parking space for about 10 cars on the left side. And climb on foot about 3min.

The Grand View Of Setouchi Waiting On The Top Of Steep StepsKoseiwazuchi Shrine

Kose Iwazuchi Shrine is located on the western edge of Shodo-shima Island. After climbing up the steep steps and slopes completely, you can find the wooden torii and the wonderful view at the same time. The beautiful scenery of Setouchi can make me refreshed after a kind of exercise.◎Parking lot: for free at the foot of the steps Access: 15 min walk to the mountain top

Have A Stunning View All To Yourself! The Seascape From A Silent ObservatoryOgijima Observatory

There's an observatory standing alone in the lush greens you finally arrive after 15 or 20 minutes mountain-walking. You can enjoy seeing the beautiful calm Seto Inland Sea with some ferry boats coming and going without any interruption by other people.◎Access: about a few hundred meters this side of Ogijima Lighthouse, from a sign 'ジイの穴 (Jii no ana) you need to climb about 20 min. Though the roads and steps are equipped, there're some narrow paths hard to walk.