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Shikoku (), one of Japans four principal islands, is divided administrative-ly into four prefecturesTokushima, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi. These corre-spond to the four former provinces of Awa, Sanuki, Iyo and Tosa, giving theisland its name Shikoku (Four Provinces).Shikoku covers an area of 18,787 sq. km. It abounds in places of great touristinterest. To cite just a few, it includes the scenic Inland Sea coast forming partof the Inland Sea National Park, Yashima Plateau rich in historic associations,
Kotohira noted for Kotohiragu Shrine, Tokushima of Awa Odori dance fame,Takamatsu with its beautiful Ritsurin Garden, Kochi renowned as the site ofdog fighting, Matsuyama well known for the Dogo Hot Spring in the city andUwajima for its bull fighting.Shikoku de Tokusuru Passport is available for discount service at the sight-seeing venues and the souvenir shops.URL : http//www.shikoku.gr.jp/ (Japanese only)
ToFrom
(Airport)HanedaHaneda
ChubuHanedaKansai / Itami
HanedaKansai / ItamiChubu
Operated by
ANA, JALJAL
ANAANA, JALANAANA, JALANA, JACANA
Time required
1 hr. 20 min.1 hr. 20 min.
1 hr.1 hr. 10 min.45 min.
1 hr. 30 min.50 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
One-way fare()
29,50029,600
20,00028,90015,20032,00017,00023,800
Access from / to downtown
35 - 45 min. by bus from JR Takamatsu Sta.28 min. by bus from JR Tokushima Sta.
37 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta.
21 min. by bus from JR Matsuyama Sta.
Access:By Air from Haneda Airport (Tokyo), Itami Airport (Osaka) or Kansai Airport (Osaka)
Fares vary according to the season.Information: ANA All Nippon Airways Tel. 0120-029-222 (Toll free) JAL, JACJapan Airlines Tel. 0120-255-971 (Toll free)
By Rail from Tokyo or Kyoto (via Seto Ohashi Bridge):One-way fare marked with * is a case of choosing non-reserved seat in Marine Liner
One-way fare ()DestinationFrom-(Via)-To
(Station) Train type and name Time required
Takamatsu
Tokushima
Kochi
Matsuyama
Tokyo - (Okayama)
TokyoKyoto - (Okayama)
Tokyo - (Okayama)
Kyoto - (Okayama)
Tokyo - (Okayama)
Kyoto - (Okayama)
Tokyo - (Okayama)
Kyoto - (Okayama)
JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi & Marine LinerJR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari & Marine LinerJR Tokaido Sanyo Line Sunrise Seto (Sleeping car)Nozomi & Marine Liner
Hikari & Marine LinerNozomi, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioHikari, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioNozomi, Marine Liner& Limited Express UzushioHikari, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioNozomi & Limited Express NampuHikari & Limited Express NampuNozomi & Limited Express NampuHikari & Limited Express NampuNozomi & Limited Express ShiokazeHikari & Limited Express ShiokazeNozomi & Limited Express ShiokazeHikari & Limited Express Shiokaze
4 hrs. 40 min.5 hrs. 30 min.9 hrs. 40 min.2 hrs. 10 min.
2 hrs. 50 min.5 hrs. 50 min.7 hrs. 10 min.3 hrs. 30 min.4 hrs. 40 min.6 hrs. 10 min.6 hrs. 56 min.3 hrs. 50 min.4 hrs. 15 min.6 hrs. 14 min.6 hrs. 44 min.3 hrs. 50 min.4 hrs. 46 min.
17,680*17,180*20,4609,190*
8,890*18,770*18,270*11,220*10,920*19,55019,05011,90011,60019,98019,48012,54012,240
By Bus:
ReservationTo From (Bus terminal) Bus type and name Timerequired One-wayfare ()JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Yokohama Sta. West Exit / YokohamaJR Shinagawa Sta. / TokyoJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu via JR Shinjuku New South Exit. /Tokyo
Meitetsu Bus Center. /NagoyaJR Osaka Sta. via JR Nanba Sta. /OsakaJR Kyoto Sta. /KyotoJR Nara Sta. via Osaka /NaraJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Kyoto Sta. /KyotoJR Osaka Sta. /OsakaJR Hakata/FukuokaJR Fukuyama Sta. / HiroshimaJR Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit / KyotoJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Fukuyama Sta. / HiroshimaJR Onomichi Sta. / Hiroshima
JR Bus Dream TakamatsuNishi-Tokyo & Shikoku kousokuBus Hello BridgeKeihinkyuko-dentetsu Eddy
JR Bus Dream TokushimaMeitetsu Bus / Tokushima BusAwa Express OsakaAwa Express KyotoAwa Express Osaka
JR Bus Dream KochiOdakyu Bus Blue MetsKeihan BusHankyu Bus YosakoiTosa Dentetsu HarimayaChugoku Bus Ocean LinerKeihan Bus
JR Bus Dream MatsuyamaKeio Bus Orange LinerChugoku Bus Kirara ExpressChugoku Bus Kirara Express
9 hrs. 55 min.9 hrs. 45 min.9 hrs. 15 min.9 hrs. 20 min.9 hrs. 25 min.6 hrs. 40 min.2 hrs. 37 min.
3 hrs.4 hrs.
11 hrs. 10 min.11 hrs. 40 min.5 hrs. 10 min.
4 hrs. 50 min-7 hrs. 10 min.
9 hrs. 40 min.3 hrs. 10 min.5 hrs. 30 min.12 hrs. 16 min.
12 hrs.2 hrs. 34 min.2 hrs. 6 min.
10,00010,0009,500
10,00010,0006,6003,6004,1003,900
12,50012,5006,5006,000
10,5004,0007,000
12,00012,0003,8003,600
JR Bus: 03-3844-1950
Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222
Shikoku Kousoku Bus: 087-881-8419
Keihinkyuko: 03-3743-0022JR Bus Kanto: 03-3844-0495
Meitetsu Bus Center: 052-582-0489
Nishinihon JR Bus: 06-6371-0111JR Shikoku Bus: 088-602-1090
JR Bus: 03-3844-0495Odakyu Bus: 03-5438-8511Keihan Bus: 075-661-8200Hankyu Bus: 06-6866-3147
Toden Bus: 088-884-5666Chugoku Bus: 084-954-9700Keihan Bus: 075-661-8200JR Bus: 03-3844-1950
Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222Chugoku Bus: 084-954-9700
Takamatsu
Tokushima
Kochi
Matsuyama
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Transportation in Shikoku:
From
Takamatsu
Tokushima
To
Matsuyama
Tokushima
Kotohira
Kochi
Naruto
Type and name
JR Limited Express Ishizuchi
JR Limited Express Uzushio
KotodenJR local train / LEX Shimanto
JR Limited Express Shimanto
JR local train
Time required
2 hrs. 30 min.
1 hr. 10 min.
1 hr.57 min. / 35 min.
2 hrs. 20 min.
35 min.
One-way fare ()
6,010
3,070
610830 / 1,340
4,760
350
(Kochi - Cape Ashizuri)
Kochi
Nakamura
Nakamura
Cape Ashizuri
JR Limited Express Nampu
Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus
(Transfer at Tosashimizu Bus Center)
1 hrs. 40 min.
1 hr. 40 - 50 min.
4,730
1,930
(Cape Ashizuri - Uwajima)
Cape Ashizuri
Sukumo
Sukumo
Uwajima
Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus
(Transfer at Tosashimizu Bus Center)
Uwajima Jidosha Bus
2 hrs. 15min.
1 hr.s 49min.
2,520
1,750
To Kokura
To Yanai
To Hiroshima
To Osaka / Kobe
To Mihara
To Nishi-Oita, Beppu
To Beppu
To Usuki
To Saiki
To Tokyo
To Osaka
To Kobe
To Uno
To Kobe
To Wakayama
To Shin-Moji
Imabari
Niihama
Kochi
Kannoura
Matsuyama
Yawatahama
Sukumo
Ashizuri
Takamatsu
Tadotsu
Tokushima
Naruto
Niihama
YawatahamaUwajima
Sukumo KubokawaNakamura
Tatsukushi Cape Ashizuri
Cape Muroto
Kannoura
Kaifu
TokushimaAwa-IkedaKotohira
TadotsuImabari40
Matsuyama
Naruto
Kochi
Takamatsy
40030
110
110
146360
1055
55
60
150
200
800
6060 110
40
60 12020
120120
65
60 2515 60
409075
Niihama
Yawatahama
Uwajima
Sukumo
Kubokawa
Nakamura
Tatsukushi
JR Line (Limited Express)
Bus linePrivate line
Time required (Minutes)Cape Ashizuri
Cape Muroto
Kannoura
Kaifu
Tokushima
Awa-Ikeda
Kotohira
Tadotsu
Imabari35
Matsuyama
Naruto
Kochi
Takamatsu
30
80
90
110
190
120
10
55
55
35
150
150
80
60 30
60110
30
45100
120
120
65
5025
15 60
30
90
75
Takamatsu - Uno: 55 min., 390Matsuyama - Kokura: 7 hrs. 5 min., 5,300Matsuyama - Oita: 3 hrs. 30 min., 3,800Niihama - Osaka: 9 hrs. 20min., 5,700Yawatahama - Usuki: 2 hrs. 25 min., 2,320Yawatahama - Beppu: 2 hrs. 50 min., 3,120Imabari - Kobe: 7 hrs. 5 min., 6,600(Fare above is for a economy class.)
To From (Port)
Sannomiya Shin-ko
Tokyo Ferry TerminalWakayama PortShinmoji Ferry Terminal/Kitakyushu
Hiroshima Ujina-ko
Yanai
Osaka Nan-Ko
Kure
Takamatsu
Tokushima
Matsuyama
Imabari
Type of vessel
Ferry
Ferry
FerryHydrofoil
Ferry
Ferry
High-speed boat
Time required
3 hrs. 40 min.
18 hrs. 10 min.2 hrs. 10 min.
14 hrs. 30 min.
2 hrs. 40 min.1 hr.s0 8 min.
2 hrs. 30 min.
11 hrs. 20 min.
1 hr.s 10 min.
Fare ()
1,800 up
9,900 up2,000 up7,160 up
3,5006,900
3,500
7,500
3,700
By Sea:
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TAKAMATSU CITY
Takamatsu () serves as a convenient starting point for exploringShikoku Island. Within easy access, it abounds in tourist attractions such asRitsurin Garden, Yashima Plateau and Kotohiragu Shrine.Ritsurin Garden () is admired as one of the masterpieces of
Japanese landscape gardening. Covering 75 ha. of land, it is skillfully laid outto harmonize with the surrounding pine-covered hills. Visitors can enjoy avariety of scenery throughout the four seasons. The garden is 15 min. bybus from Takamatsu Sta. (230). Open: 7:00-17:00 (Dec. & Jan.), 7:00-17:30
(Feb.), 6:30-18:00 (Mar.), 5:30-18:30 (Apr., May & Sep.), 5:30-19:00 (Jun., Jul.
& Aug.), 6:00-17:30 (Oct.), 6:30-17:00 (Nov.). Admission: 400.Yashima (), a peninsula jutting out into the Inland Sea, is an old battle-field of the late 12th century. Commanding a spectacular view of the InlandSea, it is 20 min. by Kotoden Railway Shido Line from Takamatsu Pier(310).Shikokumura () or Shikoku Village is an open-air museum of oldresidential houses in Shikoku. It is located near Yashima Plateau. Open: 8:30-18:00 (Apr. - Oct.), 8:30-17:30 (Nov. - Mar.). (Enter before 1 hour.)
Admission: 800.
OUTSIDE TAKAMATSU
Kotohiragu Shrine () is one of the most revered Shintoshrines in the country. The main shrine stands halfway up Mt. Zozusan (). The approach to the shrine is a long flight of granite steps 785 inall. There is a palanquin to take you up the flight if the climb is too arduous.1 hr. by JR or Kotoden trains from Takamatsu Stations and a 15 min. walkfrom JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations.Kanamaruza () is the oldest Kabuki theater in Japan, and is desig-nated as an Important Cultural Asset. Kabuki is performed here everyApr.May. 20-min. walk from JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations.Megijima Island () is located about 4 km offshore from TakamatsuPort. The island is also called Onigashima (demons island) which frequent-ly appears in Japanese legend. The island offers truly superb views of theSeto Inland Sea spanning a whole 360 degrees.
Ogijima Island (), located near Megijima, is a nostalgic lighthousewhich is often, photographed for videos and films. There is also a lighthousemuseum.Side trips from Takamatsu to two great museums.Benesse Art Site Naoshima (), is a collec-tive term for Benesse Corporations contemporary art activities inNaoshima island, 50 min. from Takamatsu port (510 yen) or 20 min. by ferry
from Uno port (280 yen). Benesse House (): a museumdesigned by Tadao Ando, an international famous architect, with accommo-dation facilities. Site specific works are permanently exhibited. Reservation isrequired for the hotel (Tel 087-892-2030). Open: 8:00- 21:00 (Gallery).Admission: 1,000 yen. Art House Project ():old Japanese houses are remodeled, and artists transform these space intoartworks. Open hours differs from those houses. Admission: 1,000 yen.Chichu Art Museum (): established as a site to rethink therelationship between nature and people. The museum is located on thesouth side of Naoshima. You can enjoy artworks of Claude Monet, WalterDe Maria and James Turrell. The building is designed by Tadao Ando. Open:10:0018:00 (Mar. Sep. ), 10:0017:00 (Oct. Feb.) Please enter 1 hourbefore closing time. Closed: Mon (open when Mon. falls on a national holi-
day and closed the following day.) & Dec. 30 Jan. 2. Admission: 2,000.Isamu Noguchi Teien Museum Japan ()20-min. walk from Yakuri Sta. on Kotoden Shido Line or 25 min. by taxi from
JR Takamatsu Sta. exhibits 150 stone sculptures by Isamu Noguchi. His ate-lier, exhibit house and garden are open to the public only by advance reser-vation (Fax: 087-845-0505). Open: 10:00, 13:00 & 15:00 on Tue., Thu. & Sat.except Obon and the New Years holiday. Admission: 2,100.
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JR Ritsurin GardenKitaguchi Sta.JR
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Numbers 1 8 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 7/8 & 8/8.
TOKUSHIMA & VICINITY
Tokushima () is an old castle town known for its passionate Awa-odoridance in summer. 1 hr. 15 min. by JR Limited Express from Takamatsu (2,870).Awa Jurobes House () 20 min. by bus from TokushimaStation, is a Ningyo Joruri puppet theater. Ningyo Joruri flourished as a folkamusement in the Edo Era. It is a Japanese traditional composite art whichincludes dolls with expressive wooden faces such as anger and sorrow, dolls inmotion controlled by a puppet manipulator, and a dramatic narrative recital of
Joruri with shamisen instrument. Admission: 400 The 30-minute show begins at11:00 on Mon. to Fri., and at 11:00 and 14:00 on Sat., Sun. and national holidays.Closed: Dec. 31 to Jan. 3Naruto (), 40 min. by JR local train from Tokushima (350), is noted for itsgiant whirlpools in the Naruto Straits. At each ebb and flow of the tide, the cur-rents rush through this narrow passage, forming hundreds of foaming whirlpoolsof various sizes. Senjojiki Observatory Platform in Naruto Park, offering an exten-
sive view of the straits, is 20 min. by bus from Naruto Sta. (300) or 1 hr. by busfrom Tokushima Sta. (690). Boats from the park are also available to see thewhirlpools at close distance. Fare: 1,5002,200Otani-yaki Pottery Kilns () are concentrated around Awa-OtaniSta., which is 3 min. from Naruto by JR (210). You can see Otani-yaki potterybeing made there.Otsuka Museum of Art (), 15min. by bus from Naruto Sta. or55min. by bus from Tokushima Sta., is the largest permanent exhibition in Japanand exhibits more than 1,000 art works from 190 museums in 25 countries.Open: 9:30-17:00 Closed on Mon and New Year's holiday. Admission: 3,150.Iyakei Gorge () is famous for its fresh greenery in early summer, as wellas its autumnal tinted foliage. Its main tourist attractions are an open-air hotspring and Kazurabashi, a suspension bridge made of vines. From Takamatsu Sta.to Awa-Ikeda, it takes 1 hr. by JR Limited Express Shimanto (2,870), and from
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Tokushima & Naruto
Harimanada Seaarimanada Sea
NarutoSkyline Onaruto Bridge
Awaji Islandwaji Island
ToSumoto
Tokushima Airport
Awa Jurobe's House
Kiisuido Channel
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JR Naruto LineJR
JR Iketani Sta.R Iketani Sta.JRRJR Iketani Sta.JR
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To Takamatsu
JR Kotoku LineR Kotoku LineJRR JR Kotoku LineJR
Otani-yaki Pottery Kilns
JR Sako Sta.R Sako Sta.JRRJR Sako Sta.JR
To Anan
Tokushima Airport
Awa Jurobes House
JRR Tokushima Sta.okushima Sta.JRRJR Tokushima Sta.JR
Kiisuido Channel
Naruto Sta.aruto Sta. Naruto Sta.
To Awa-Ikeda
JR Tokushima Line
JR 10
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Numbers 9 12 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 7/8.
Awa-Ikeda to Kazurabashi, 1 hr. by bus (1,250).Kazurabashi Bridge of Iya () is made of creepers growing wild in fieldsand mountains. There were formerly many similar bridges used for daily living pur-poses dispersed in the area, but only few remain today. You will get a thilling experi-ence in crossing it. Open: Sunrise to Sunset. Crossing fee: 500. 3min. walk fromKazura Bridge Bus Stop, is one of the Three Eccentric Bridges in Japan.Oboke Koboke () is a ravine along Yoshino River. Thescenery of phenomenal rocks is remarkable. Downstream boats are available for1,050 (round trip). 30 min. from Awa-Ikeda to Oboke by JR local train (440), a20-min. walk from Oboke Sta. to the boarding place.
Awaodori Kaikan (), 15-min. walk from JR Tokushima Sta.,offer you the Awa Dance Festival held in summer every day here throughwatching or participating in Awaodori dancing. On the second floor of the main hall,you can dance and enjoy the authentic Awaodori together with dancers. AwaodoriMuseum is on the third floor. It contains an exhibition on the history of the danceand an experience corner. Open: 9:00-17:00. Closed: 2nd & 4th Wed. (openwhen Wed. falls on a national holiday and closed the following day) and Dec.28.-Jan. 3. Admission: 300 (Awa Odori Museum), 500 (Awa Odori Hall).Awaodori performance (40 min.) starts at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. on weekdays.11:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 on Sat., Sun. and national holidays.
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Post Office Police
Junior High Schoolof Kochi Univ.
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To Katsurahama
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Kochi (), a former castle town beyond the Shikoku Mountain Range, isaccessible by JR limited express train in 2 hrs. 20 min. from Takamatsu(4,760) or by JR express bus in 2 hrs. 30 min. from Matsuyama (3,500).The city is known for its processed marine products including katsuobushi(dried bonito used for seasoning).Kochi Castle (), 20-min. walk from JR Kochi Sta., is noted for itsdonjon designated as an Important Cultural Property. It was reconstructed in1753. The site now forms Kochi Park. Open daily 9:00 - 17:00 (no entranceafter 16:30) except Dec. 26 to 31. Admission: 400.Katsurahama (), 40 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta. (610), is a scenic
beach with 5 colors sand and green pines fringed with fantastically shapedrocks and reefs. It is particularly celebrated for moon-viewing in autumn.Ryugado Stalactite Cave (), 30 min. by JR Dosan Line and 20 min.by bus from Kochi Sta., is a limestone grotto, meandering inland for 4 km(2.5 mi.). The limestone formations make for fine geological specimens. Anumber of dishes, presumably used by the prehistoric residents, have alsobeen unearthed in the cave. The cave is protected as a natural monument aswell as a historic site. Open 8:30 - 17:00 (Mar. - Nov.), 8:30 - 16:30 (Dec. -Feb.). Admission: 1,000. (Adventure Course 1,500.)
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MATSUYAMA
Matsuyama (), pop. 515,002 (as of Sep. 2008), is the capital of EhimePrefecture in Shikoku Island. The city and its surroundings are blessed withhistorical attractions and natural beauty.Matsuyama Castle () is located on a 132 m-high hill. Ropeway andlift are available for going up to the top. From the donjon, one can get apanoramic view of Matsuyama City. The castle was completed in 1627, andit is one of the few castles in Japan that has been preserved in its originalcondition. Admission: 500.Dogo Spa () is accessible in 15 min. by streetcar from MatsuyamaCity. It is considered to be the oldest spa in Japan. The public bath is a 3-sto-ried wooden structure built in 1894. The fees for taking a bath vary from400 to 1,500 for adults, depending on the services requested. There isalso a special bath for the Imperial Family called Yushinden (). It isnot in use now, but it is preserved as an Important Cultural Property. Thetour costs 250 for adults.Ishite Temple () One of the 88 temples in Shikoku of the ShingonSect. Famous for Ohenrosan, or pilgrims in white costumes traveling onfoot to visit the 88 temples. Some buildings in the precincts are designatedas Important Cultural Properties.
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum (), 12 min. bybus from JR Matsuyama Sta., named from Ryotaro Shiba's novel written ofmodernization of Japan, was built as a forum of the city. The main charactersin the novel are from Matsuyama. The unique triangle museum building wasdesigned by worldfamous architect Tadao Ando. Open: 9:40 18:30 (Enterbefore 18:00.) Closed: 2nd. 5th Mon. (open when Mon. falls on a nationalholiday and closed the following day), Tue. follows 1st Mon., Dec. 29 31.Admission: 400.Iyo Kasuri Kaikan (), 20 min. by bus from JR MatsuyamaSta. is the craft center which showcases the local traditional textile, IyoKasuri. Visitors can watch weavers making the fabric, try indigo dyeing(reservations required), and buy products at the gift shop. Open: 8:10 16:30 ( 14:30 Dec.31 Jan. 1 ) Admission : 50.
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Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park (), 109 sq. km (42sq. mi.) in area, extends over the southwestern coast of Kochi and EhimePrefectures. The park is featured by scenic Lias-type coastlines and subma-rine seascapes. Highlights are Cape Ashizuri, Tatsukushi and Minokoshi.Cape Ashizuri (), 1 hr. 45 min. by bus from JR Nakamura Sta.(1,930), is located at the southern extremity of Shikoku. It abounds in vari-ous subtropical plants. An esplanade and a pathway are laid out.Tatsukushi Beach (), 1 hr. by bus from Cape Ashizuri (1,380),
is famous for its fantastic rocks formed by sea and wind erosion. On thebeach are Ashizuri Aquarium, Coral Museum and the UnderseaObservatory.Minokoshi Beach (), literally leaving unseen a reef-boundseacoast similar to Tatsukushi is so named because, in the old days, sight-seers denied themselves a visit to this area since the route was extremelytrying despite its rare and beautiful scenery. Today, the coast is accessible in30 min. by a glass-bottomed boat from Tatsukushi (1,260 round-trip).
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Tobe(), 30 min. by bus from Matsuyama Sta., has a 230-year history asShikokus most renowned ceramic town with its over 80 kilns. A collectionof both classic masterpieces and contemporary works is on display atTobe-yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan or Tobe-yaki Traditional IndustryHall. You can buy souvenir works at Tobe-yaki Togeikan nearby.Omogokei (), a bus ride of [leisure coupon (two-way tickets)3,900, leisure coupon (two-way tickets) to Tsuchigoya 4,700] 2 hrs. 30min. from Matsuyama-shi-eki () Bus Terminal takes you toOmogokei Gorge, with a beautiful variety of geological scenery. Mt.
Ishizuchi (), 1,982 m-high, is noted as a sacred mountain toppedwith a Shinto shrine and with Omogokei Gorge at its foot. A bus is operat-ed from Omogokei Gorge to Tsuchigoya, or the mountain hut (1,492 m-high), on Sat., Sun. & national holidays from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, and everyday from Apr. 1 to 7, Jul.1 to 10 & Jul. 21 to Aug. 31 ( 770).Uwajima (), pop. 88,820 (as of Sep. 2008), 2 hrs. by Uwajima
Jidosha Bus from Matsuyama-shi-eki Bus Terminal, used to be a castle towngoverned by the famous Date family as its lord from the 17th through the19th centuries. Most tourist attractions are related to this Date family, suchas Uwajima Castle (), Municipal Date Museum ()and Tenshaen Garden (). The city is famous for its bull fight, wheretwo giant bulls (about 1t) fight each other (Jan. 2, 1st Sun. in Apr., Jul. 24,Aug.14 and 4th Sun. in Oct.). Local festivals are featured by giant bull mon-ster floats (5 - 6m). The festivals are held on Jul. 22, 23 & 24.
Shimanami Kaido (), is a 60kilometer route which allowsone to travel from Onomichicity, Hiroshima, to Imabaricity, Ehime via aseries of bridges connecting smaller islands. For those interested in cycling,there is a bicycle path along the whole route. This collection of bridges is amust for engineering fans, as it is a veritable gallery of bridges.URL: http//www.jb-honshi.co.jp/english/index.html.Uchiko Antique Street (), 5min walk from JRUchiko Sta. is a 600m long historical street with buildings from the 18th and19th century through the Yokaichigokoku quarter of Uchiko. A restored
wooden kabuki theater, a museum about old ways of life, and historical fami-ly homes are open to the public. The town is an ideal place to view tradi-tional Japanese merchant architecture.URL: http://www.we-love-uchiko.jp/we-love-uchiko-e/index3.html.
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1 34 correspond to those on the maps on pages 3/8, 4/8, 5/8.
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Takamatsu:
1 Takamatsu Tokyu Inn (BH) (087) 821-0109 (087) 821-0291
2 Takamatsu Station Hotel (BH) (087) 821-6989 (087) 851-5575
3 Takamatsu Terminal Hotel (BH) (087) 822-3731 (087) 822-0749
4 Okura Hotel Takamatsu (BH) (087) 821-2222 (087) 821-2384
5 Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu (H) (087) 822-3555 (087) 822-7516
6 Takamatsu Sakika Guest House (BH) W (087) 822-2111 (087) 822-3004 7 ANA Hotel Clement Takamatsu (H) (087) 811-1111 (087) 811-1100
8 Takamatsu City Hotel (BH) W (087) 834-3345 (087) 833-8151
Kotohira:
Kotobuki Ryokan (R) W (0877) 73-3872 (0877) 73-3872
Kotohira Riverside Hotel (BH) (0877) 75-1880 (0877) 75-2890
Tokushima:
9 Tokushima Youth Hostel (Y) (088) 663-1505 (088) 663-2407
10 Hotel Clement Tokushima (H) (088) 656-3111 (088) 656-3132
11 Hotel Astoria (BH) (088) 653-6151 (088) 653-6350
12 Tokushima Station Hotel (BH) (088) 652-8181 (088) 652-8681
Kochi:
13 Comfort Hotel Kochi Ekimae (H) (088) 883-1441 (088) 884-3692
14 Hotel Sunroute Kochi (BH) (088) 823-1311 (088) 823-1383
15 Best Western Kochi (H) (088) 826-6611 (088) 826-6612
16 Los Inn (BH) W (088) 884-1110 (088) 884-1095
17 Business Hotel Tosa (BH) (088) 825-3332 (088) 825-3359
18 Kochi Youth Hostel (Y) (088) 823-0858 (088) 823-0859
Matsuyama:
19 Matsuyama Youth Hostel (Y) (089) 933-6366 (089) 933-6378
20 Guest House Matsuyama (BH) (089) 934-5296 (089) 934-5296
21 Business Minshuku Matsuyama (M) (089) 924-8386 (089) 924-8654
22 Minshuku Miyoshi (M) (089) 977-2581 (089) 977-2581
23 Yamatoya Honten (R) (089) 935-8880 (089) 925-8881
24 Matsuyama City Hotel (BH) (089) 932-1121 (089) 932-3719
25 Tokyo Dai-Ichi Hotel Matuyama (H) (089) 947-4411 (089) 947-4420
26 Central Hotel (BH) (089) 941-4358 (089) 934-2013
27 Business Hotel King (BH) (089) 946-2511 (089) 946-2511
28 Business Hotel Taihei (BH) W (089) 943-5000 (089) 932-2525
29 Hotel Luna Park (R) (089) 931-1234 (089) 933-3198
30 Hotel Patio Dogo (H) (089) 941-4128 (089) 941-4129
31 Hotel Abis Matsuyama(H) (089) 941-9003 (089) 941-9005
32 Abis Inn Dogo (BH) (089) 998-6000 (089) 998-6006
33 Check In Matsuyama (BH) (089) 998-7000 (089) 998-7801
34 Toyoko Inn (BH) (089) 941-1045 (089) 941-2046
Muroto:
Hotsumisakiji Youth Hostel (Y) (0887) 23-0024 (0887) 22-0055
Ashizuri: Ashizuri Youth Hostel (Y) (08808) 8-0324 (08808) 8-0327
Uwajima:
Uwajima Daiichi Hotel (BH) (0895) 25-0001 (0895) 25-0002
Uwajima Youth Hostel (Y) (0895) 22-7177 (0895) 22-7176
Imabari:
Imabari-shi Cycling Terminal Sunrise Itoyama (0898) 41-3196 (0898) 41-3188
Komecho Ryokan (R) W (0898) 32-0554 (0898) 33-0843
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Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange
Association (TOPIA):
6th fl., Clement Plaza, 1-61, Terashima-honcho-nishi,
Tokushima City, Tokushima Pref. Tel. (088)656-3303
10:0018:00; Closed: Year End and New Years holiday
Takamatsu City Tourist Information:
Beside JR Takamatsu Station, 1-16, Hamano-cho, Takamatsu City,
Kagawa Pref. Tel. (087)851-2009
9:0018:00; Closed: Dec.30Jan.3
Matsuyama City Tourist Information:
JR Matsuyama Station, 1-14-1, Minamiedo, Matsuyama City,
Ehime Pref. Tel. (089)931-3914
8:3020:30
Ehime Prefectural International Center:
1-1, Dogoichiman, Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref.
Tel. (089)917-5678
8:3017:00; Closed: Sun., natinal holidays and Dec.29Jan.3
Dogo Infomation Office:
6-8, Dogoyuno-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref.
Tel. (089)943-8342
8:0020:00 (Oct.Mar.), 8:0021:00 (Apr.Sep.)
Sunrise Itoyama:
2-8-1, Sunabacho, Imabari City, Ehime Pref.
7:0021:00 Tel. (0898)41-3196
Kochi "i" Information Office:
JR Kochi Station, 1-45, Sakaedacho, Kochi City, Kochi Pref.
9:0017:00 Tel. (088)826-3337
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