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Explore a beautiful coastline honed by the shining sea, and verdant forests bursting with life - Originally established as Ashizuri Quasi-National Park in 1955, the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park 17 became a national park in 1972 following the additional designation of the Uwakai region and the marine National Park park area. A major feature of this park is its everchanging landscape consisting of coastal strips, including the islands of south-west , and the mountains inland which tower over 1,000 meters in height. The Ashizuri region has extensive cliff s and precipices formed along its coastal terraces and is home to communities of subtropical marine life and corals that benefi t from the warm Kuroshio sea current. The Uwakai regionʼs charming insular landscape is characterized by delicate inlets formed by its submerged coasts and the region off ers beautiful marine scenery such as soft coral. The inland area is home to a natural forest of giant trees such as Japanese umbrella pines, Japanese cedars, and Japanese cypresses. Nametoko Valley is a popular sightseeing spot located in the upper stream of the River, featuring a series of waterfalls and beautiful riparian trees such as the Quercus salicina and Machilus thunbergii. The national park is also home to Kongofukuji Temple, which is said to have been established by infl uential Buddhist monk Kobo-Daishi (774‒835) and is one of the Shikoku Eightyeight Sacred Temples. Visitors can make pilgrimages to Gassan Shrine and Sasayama Shrine, which are included in the Shikoku Bekkaku 20 temples, and cultural traditions such as osettai, an off ering of food and drink to pilgrims, are still carried out along the pilgrimage route. ■Access

Haneda Airport

Matsuyama Airport Kochi Ryoma Airport

Matsuyama Matsuyama Station Airport

Ehime Prefecture Kochi Station

Kochi Ryoma Kochi Airport Cape Ashizuri and Prefecture Japanese camellia, Matsumaru Ashizurimisaki, National park area Station Uwajima Tosashimizu City, Major road Station Nametoko Kochi Prefecture Valley Expressway

JR Nakamura Station Sukumo Station Private railway

Access route Tatsukushi Cape Ashizuri

7 Approx. 60min on JR Matsumaru Approx. Approx. 15min Approx. 85min Station 95min by Matsuyama via airport Matsuyama on JR limited Uwajima Approx. 60 min by Approx. 120 min 2 3 airplane Airport shuttle bus Station express train Station Kochi Seinan Kotsu by Uwajima bus Sukumo bus Tatsukushi Haneda Station Airport Approx. 105min Cape Approx. Approx. Approx. 100min Kochi 35min via by Kochi Seinan Kotsu bus Ashizuri 90min by Kochi by train (JR, Tosa Nakamura Ryoma airport shuttle airplane Station Kuroshio Tetsudo) Station Approx. 80min Airport bus by Kochi Seinan Kotsu bus Tatsukushi

5 Access routes are given as examples. Times indicated for each route section are approximate only. For more details, please visit the counters or websites of the transportation providers.

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Organization for Promotion of Tourism in Shikoku 1 4 6 8 Phone 087-813-0431 E-mail [email protected] URL https://www.shikoku.gr.jp/ 1Daruma sunset, Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture 2Pilgrims and tree tunnel, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 3Hoketsu Pass, Seiyo City, 4Nametoko Gorge, Matsuno Town, Ehime Prefecture 5Mitrastema, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 6Tatsukushi (Shikoro coral), Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 221 7Akebono azalea, Mt. Sasayama, Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture 8Rice with minced sea bream (taimeshi), Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture 222

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Admire Cape Ashizuri from the deck of a sightseeing boat on an electrifying It's not enough to simply admire water this blue from afar̶you need to jump in and experience it with Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity 01 cruise along the coast. 04 your whole body! Take the plunge into Kashiwajima Blue and explore waters swimming with tropical

Hachimantai Towada- Tour the waters around Cape Ashizuri by sightseeing boat. Snorkel at Ryugahama Beach

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Fukko Sanriku The spectacle of waves crashing against the cliffs Dive into Kashiwajima Blue, the vibrant blue sea off the of Cape Ashizuri is well-known, but it’s not often coast of Kashiwajima Island. A sea this blue is best enjoyed that people see the cape from the water. Board a from in the water, so grab your bathing suit and get ready sightseeing boat to do just that and feel the power to jump in. No extra equipment is needed and beginners,

Asahi Bandai- of the Pacifi c Ocean as you weave through the rocky too, will feel at ease at Ryugahama Beach. Supported by a shoreline. Gazing up at the majestic cliffs from the knowledgeable guide who will direct you to the day’s best water’s surface is both awe-inspiring and thrilling. ⒸRyugahama Camping Ground snorkeling spots, you’re sure to have a spectacular day in Around the vernal equinox and autumnal equinox, the incredibly blue waters around Otsuki. Nikko sunset cruises are also off ered. Season May 1–September 30 (1) 9:30a.m.– Season Year-round (excluding year-end holidays) 11:30a.m. (2) 1:30p.m.–3:30p.m Time required 120 Time required Approx. 70 min Fee Adults (age 12 min Fee Adults and children: 4,200 yen Hakone-Izu Fuji- and over): 2,500 yen, children (ages 6 to 11): 1,250 *Participants must be age 6 and over *Minimum yen *Infants age 5 and under are not permitted on number of participants: 2 Inquiries Otsukicho board Inquiries Okano tosen Tourism Association (Ryugahama Camping Ground)

kogen Joshin’etsu Phone 0880-88-0960 E-mail ー Phone 0880-76-0607 E-mail info@ryugahama- URL https://okanotosen.jimdofree.com/ ⒸRyugahama Camping Ground ⒸRyugahama Camping Ground camp.net URL http://ryugahama-camp.net/ renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Head off the beaten path and soak up the pristine beach scenery, and admire its crystal- Activity Admire scenery impossible to see on your own, from precipitous cliffs and wide-open caves 02 clear blue waters beyond the shore. It's a heavenly spot to enjoy a surfing adventure. 05 to the famous Kannon-iwa rock on this cruise through the secluded waters off Odo Coast. sangaku Chubu Surfing classes for beginners Odo Coast adventure cruise

FIT EN FIT GROUP Shima Ise- Get out on the water for a fantastic surfi ng experience aimed Towering white granite cliffs, the intensely blue at beginners. The path to the beach passes through primeval and powerful Kuroshio Current, gaping sea forest before opening onto a wave-chaser's paradise. One caves—head into this thrilling world full-steam on

Kumano Yoshino- look is all you’ll need to understand why this hidden surfi ng an adventure cruise helmed by a local boatman. point has become the place to go for surfers seeking a few hours of escapism in the great outdoors. The instructors take Ⓒumihiko's playground pride in the fact that even most fi rst-time surfers manage to ⒸOtsuki Town Tourism Association Kaigan San'in ride waves standing up by the end of the lesson. The cost of Season Year-round a rental wetsuit and board are included in the fee. Time required 85 min Season Year-round Time required 120 min Fee 3,455 to 7,273 yen (price varies depending Oki Daisen- Fee Adults and children: 5,500 yen *Participants on number of participants) *2 to 12 people must be age 8 and over can be accommodated per tour Inquiries umihiko's playground Inquiries Taniguchi Tosen

Setonaikai Phone 0880-82-8823 Phone 0880-74-0081 E-mail [email protected] E-mail - Ⓒumihiko's playground Ⓒumihiko's playground URL http://umihikos.com/ ⒸOtsuki Town Tourism Association ⒸOtsuki Town Tourism Association URL - Uwakai Ashizuri- Nothing but sea between you and the horizon: The view of the star-filled sky Activity Activity Your instructor will provide guidance on the basics of fishing in a friendly and polite manner, from the seashore is all yours! helping you with everything from tying a hook to unhooking a fish. As the cost of rentals and bait Kuju Aso- 03 06 is included in the fee, you'll be free to focus all your attention on reeling in the catch of the day! Soar into the starry skies with an evening of guided stargazing. Equipment-included family fishing tour

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People have been drawing pictures in the sky using the stars Enjoy a leisurely day of fishing with this instructor- to guide them and connecting myths with those pictures for accompanied fi shing program aimed at families and approximately 5,000 years. Just what were people of the Kinkowan Kirishima- beginners. The program covers everything you’ll past thinking as they drew constellations in the sky? With a need for a successful day, including rentals, set-up focus on seasonal constellations, your guide will point out and fi shing techniques. There are restaurants in the stars using a laser pointer and discuss a variety of topics Sukumo area that can prepare a meal for you using

Yakushima including myths, trivia and your zodiac sign while tailoring your own fi sh. the discussion to your wants and needs. In addition to Season Year-round (excluding year-end holidays) constellation guidance, guides are also available for daytime coastal tours to experience the history of the earth. Time required Morning and afternoon each 180 min Yambaru Fee Adults, children and infants (age 5 and over): Season Year-round Time required 45 min 3,500 yen Fee Adults (age 12 and over): 1,100 yen Inquiries (General Incorporated Associations) Inquiries Shimizu no Madoguchi LLC. Sukumo City Tourism Association shoto Kerama Phone 090-1671-4790 Phone 0880-63-0801 E-mail [email protected] E-mail [email protected] URL https://shimizumado.wixsite.com/main URL https://sukumo-darumayuhi.jp/

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Discover an underwater paradise while staying completely dry on this 40 Your guide will provide a comprehensive explanation, but the gorge is best experienced with Toya Shikotsu- Activity Activity minutes underwater observation cruise that's sure to be a hit with everyone, your senses. Touch the smooth bare rock you see around you, polished by water, it is where 07 regardless of age. You may even find yourself surrounded by a school of fish! 10 the gorge gets its name, as "name" means smooth and "toko" means floor.

Hachimantai Towada- Semi-submersible boat tour on the Yumekaina and Gaiyana Guided nature tour of Nametoko Gorge

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Fukko Sanriku At fi rst glance, it looks like a normal ship. Head into the Put all five of your senses to work (sight, hearing, observation room, however, and you’ll find yourself in smell, taste and touch) with this guided nature tour something more akin to a submarine. Gaze out at the of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park’s Nametoko Gorge. national park-designated ocean through the boat’s Take in the beauty of the gorge throughout the year

Asahi Bandai- substantial underwater windows and discover a fantasy as the seasons and scenery change, and marvel at world out of a dream. Favorable conditions will reveal tour highlights including Yukiwanotaki Waterfall, one myriad fish swimming in and around colorful coral. In of the 100 Famous Waterfalls of . The entire summer, you can also enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and route takes approximately three hours, and once Nikko snorkeling, diving and plenty of other marine activities. the guided tour is over, you’ll be treated to coff ee and cake at Nametoko Outdoor Center Mannenso. Season Year-round (cancelled for hazardous sea conditions) Time required 40 min Fee Adults (age Season Year-round Time required 180 min Hakone-Izu Fuji- 12 and over): 2,200 yen, children (age 6 and over): Fee Adults and children: 3,500 yen 1,100 yen *Groups (15 people or more): 10% discount Inquiries Nametoko Outdoor Center Mannenso Inquiries Forise Co.,Ltd Phone 0895-82-0280 (NPO Morinokuni Net)

kogen Joshin’etsu E-mail [email protected] Phone 0895-49-1535 URL https://nishiumi.info/ E-mail [email protected] URL - renzan Myoko-Togakushi Activity Activity For the freshest mandarins you'll ever eat, nothing beats harvesting the fruit yourself. Pluck the Create stunning works of art with items washed in from the seas around Ainan. 08 11 mandarins that catch your eye off the trees, and savor the incredible flavor of freshly picked fruit. sangaku Chubu Sea-born art workshop in Ainan Satsuma mandarin-picking in the Yoshida area of Uwajima

EN FIT GROUP EN FIT GROUP Shima Ise- Sea-born art is art created with materials gathered along Terraced fi elds of satsuma mandarins stretch from the sea the seaside. It combines the world of arts and crafts and deep into the mountains in the Yoshida area of Uwajima. with environmental awareness and rejuvenation, as with Yoshida is famous for its high mandarin production, made

Kumano Yoshino- every work of art produced, the sea becomes cleaner. possible by excellent soil drainage, plentiful sunlight and Incorporate materials from the natural world into your rich soil. As the orchard has good drainage and level fi elds, artwork as well, like the colorful shells of the noble even small children and people with mobility impairments clam which are found in great quantities in the Ainan ⒸMinami-Shikoku Farm Ltd can safely enjoy themselves. For mouth-wateringly delicious Kaigan San'in area. Other art workshops are also on off er, including a satsuma mandarins, Yoshida is the place to be. pressed seaweed workshop. Season October 21–November 30 Time required 60 min Season Year-round Fee Adults: 660 yen, children: 440 yen *Groups

Oki Daisen- Time required Approx. 180–240 min (10 people or more): 50 yen discount/participant Fee Adults: 1,500 to 4,000 yen Inquiries Minami-Shikoku Farm Ltd Inquiries NPO Japan Nagisa Art Association, Ainan Phone 0895-52-0330 (weekdays),

Setonaikai Classroom 0895-52-1767 (weekends) Phone 090-5149-0769 E-mail - E-mail [email protected] URL http://yurariuchiumi.com/kannai ⒸMinami-Shikoku Farm Ltd ⒸMinami-Shikoku Farm Ltd URL https://www.kinahaiya.jp/ Uwakai Ashizuri-

Activity Cruise the Uwakai Sea on a local fisherman's boat. Feed farmed Japanese sea bream. Kuju Aso- 09 Hop aboard a fishing boat and head out to sea to feed Japanese sea bream.

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Admire stellar views of Yusumizugaura Terraced Fields and other stunning sights from the deck of a fi shing boat.

Kinkowan Kirishima- Feed farmed Japanese sea bream from aquaculture rafts fl oating in the Uwakai Sea on this unique tour. In the fi sh classroom, get a hands-on course in the basics of how to prepare sea bream, then enjoy freshly cut sashimi.

Yakushima ⒸTHREE LINES CO.,LTD. Enjoy an experience that can only be had by those who travel to Yusu: the fresh scent of the seashore, the intensity of the ocean, the freshness of fi sh.

Yambaru Season Year-round (excluding December and January) Time required 60–240 min Fee Cruise only: 5,000 yen (60 min), Japanese sea bream-feeding experience (cruise included): 10,000 yen (150 min), Japanese sea bream-feeding experience shoto Kerama and cooking class: 15,000 yen (240 min) Inquiries THREE LINES CO.,LTD. Phone 0895-62-0808 E-mail ⒸTHREE LINES CO.,LTD. ⒸTHREE LINES CO.,LTD. [email protected] URL http://utakichi.net/

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Toya Shikotsu- Night of Season Summer: April – September/ Duration of stay 4 nights, 5 days (requires arriving Kochi Ryoma Airport 170min Cape Ashizuri Winter: October – March the day before the itinerary begins) arrival 10min

Hachimantai Towada- 8:30a.m. Cape Ashizuri Area Accommodation Facilities Isa Fishing Harbor 9:00a.m. Activity 01 Tour the waters around Cape Ashizuri by sightseeing boat (70min) 10:30a.m. 30min Stroll Tosashimizu (Lunch) Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park's Golden Route: 〈Tosashimizu: a city of fish. Tosashimizu is known for manufacturing sodabushi, a variety of katsuobushi (dried, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna), and for its catch of

Fukko Sanriku Shimizu saba mackerel, a fish whose freshness is particularly important when it comes to flavor. While in town, be sure to enjoy the sight and smell of freshly caught fish.〉 Admire, Experience, and Eat the Bounty of the Land! April – September October – March 12:30p.m. 20min Okinohama Beach 1:00p.m. 12:30p.m. 20min Tatsukushi Visitor Center Uminowa Asahi Bandai- Activity 02 Surfing classes for beginners (Advanced Lessons Also Available) (120min) 1:00p.m. Tatsukushi Visitor Center Uminowa - Enjoy the park's ocean areas in a variety of active ways, including snorkeling, surfing and by ・シュノーケリング・サーフィン・グラスボートなど、多様なアプローチで海を楽しむ。 3:30p.m. 20min Tatsukushi Visitor Center Uminowa Gather Information on the Area and Explore (120 – 180min) Notes glass-bottomed boat. Day1 ・ユニークな地形のある海岸線から生まれた、暮らしや食文化を楽しむ。 Nikko 4:00p.m. Tatsukushi Visitor Center Uminowa Gather 〈Gather nature and sightseeing information on Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park - Experience the lifestyle and food culture born of the unique terrain along the shoreline. Information on the Area (60min) 〈Gather nature and sightseeing and area at Uminowa. Nearby, find the Underwater Aquarium, the Kaiyokan information on Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park and area at Uminowa. From the Aquarium, glass-bottomed boat tours, the Seashell Gallery and more.〉

Hakone-Izu Fuji- deck, sit back and relax while admiring the view of the ocean.〉 4:00p.m. 5min Snow Peak Tosashimizu Goal N aトil マmッa 5min ルTーr pプ Day Snow Peak Tosashimizu Straw-seared Skipjack 4:10p.m. Snow Peak Tosashimizu 〈Try your hand at griling fresh October – March 6 Tuna Experience 〈Try your hand at griling fresh skipjack tuna directly over skipjack tuna directly over a fire. Enjoy the incredible aroma and fantastic flavor kogen Joshin’etsu Yoshida a fire. Enjoy the incredible aroma and fantastic flavor of your handiwork.〉 of your handiwork.〉 Activity ←April – September April – September Day 11 → Matsuno 8:00p.m. Snow Peak Tosashimizu Activity 03 Soar into the starry skies with an evening of guided stargazing (45min) 5 April – September

renzan Myoko-Togakushi Yusumizugaura Uwajima Nametoko Gorge April – September October – March

Activity Activity 10:00a.m. Snow Peak Tosashimizu 40min Ryugahama 9:00a.m. Snow Peak Tosashimizu 10min Tatsukushi 09 10 sangaku Chubu Campground 11:00a.m. Activity 04 Snorkeling (120min) Visitor Center Uminowa Explore the Strange Rocks of Day April – September 〈Dive into the Kashiwajima Blue seas and swim with beautiful fish. As you're Activity 4 Tatsukushi (120min) 〈One of Tosashimizu's most famous sites of scenic 08 accompanied by a guide, even beginners can safely snorkel.〉 beauty, the Tatsukushi Coast and Minokoshi Coast are a natural gallery of Sunokawa Shima Ise- 1:00p.m. 10min Lunch in the Kashiwajima Island Area intriguingly shaped rocks. Explore this unique terrain and discover its origins Nishiumi Sightseeing Boat Activity Activity (60min) on a guided geotour. (Sign up at Uminowa.)〉 11:30a.m. Snow Peak 07 Ainan 06 2:00p.m. Ryugahama Campground Area Explore Kashiwajima Tosashimizu 50min 12:30p.m. Roadside Station Fureai Kumano Yoshino- Sukumo Day2 Sukumo Tourist Activity Island and the Odo Coast Promenade (120min) 〈Admire the Park Lunch and Shopping at the Roadside Station (110min) Ishigaki no Sato Association 03 contrast between the Kashiwajima Blue sea and the imposing, 140-meter-tall 〈Find a treasure trove of bounty from the mountains and sea at Fureai Park.〉 Day Activity 02 Kaigan San'in 3 cliffs. It's no exaggeration to say that this is one of Japan's best under-explored 2:30p.m. Roadside Station Fureai Park 20min October – March Day Day regions.〉 Roadside Station Fureai Park Otsuki 2 Okinohama Kashiwajima Island 3:00p.m. Explore Kashiwajima Island ←April – 1 April – September Suogata September Beach 4:00p.m. Ryugahama Campground【Accommodation】 and the Odo Coast Promenade (120min) 〈Admire the contrast

Oki Daisen- Ryugahama Campground Tosashimizu Activity Odo Coast ←October between the Kashiwajima Blue sea and the imposing, 140-meter-tall cliffs. It's Activity – March 01 Kashiwajima Snow Peak no exaggeration to say that this is one of Japan's best under-explored regions.〉 04 Isa Fishing Harbor 1:1,200,000 Island Tosashimizu

Setonaikai Cape Area Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】 Activity Tatsukushi Visitor Start Ashizuri 0 20 40km 05 Center Uminowa 9:00a.m. Ryugahama Campground/Area Accommodation Facilities 15min Suogata 9:30a.m. Activity 05 Odo Coast adventure cruise (85min) 11:00a.m. Suogata 40min Sukumo 12:00p.m. Lunch (45min) Uwakai Ashizuri- Tour the waters around Cape Surfing classes for beginners Soar into the starry skies with Day3 12:45p.m. approx. 15min Sukumo Tourist Association (Located at Sukumo Station, ) Activity 01 Activity 02 Activity 03 Ashizuri by sightseeing boat (Advanced Lessons Also Available) an evening of guided stargazing 1:00p.m. Activity 06 Equipment-included family fishing tour (180min) 5:00p.m. Eat the Fish You Caught! Sukumo Area【Accommodation】 Kuju Aso- 9:00a.m. Sukumo Area Accommodation Facilities 50min Nishiumi Sightseeing Boat 10:00a.m. Activity 07 Semi-submersible boat tour on the Yumekaina and Gaiyana (40min) 5min

Amakusa Unzedn- Day4 11:00a.m. Ishigaki no Sato(30min) 20min Ainan Lunch (60min) 1:00p.m. 30min Sunokawa 1:30p.m. Activity 08 Sea-born Art Workshop (180min) 60min Uwajima Area Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】

Kinkowan Kirishima- 60min ©uminiko's playground 9:00a.m. Uwajima Area Accommodation Facilities Yusumizugaura 10:00a.m. Activity 09 Feed Japanese Sea Bream in the Uwakai Sea and Attend a Fish Classroom (240min) Activity 05 Odo Coast adventure cruise Semi-submersible boat tour on Feed Japanese Sea Bream in the Uwakai Activity 07 Activity 09 Day5 Yakushima the Yumekaina and Gaiyana Sea and Attend a Fun Fish School April – September October – March 3:00p.m. Yusumizugaura 70min Matsuno 3:00p.m. Yusu, Uwajima 60min Uwajima Area Nametoko Gorge Area Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】 Uwajima Area Accommodation Facilities【Accommodation】 Yambaru April – September October – March 9:00a.m. Nametoko Gorge Area Accommodation Facilities 8:30a.m. Uwajima Area Accommodation Facilities

shoto Kerama Day6 Activity 10 Guided nature tour of Nametoko Gorge (180min) 20min Yoshida, Uwajima 〈Canyoning adventures are available at Nametoko Gorge from late April to around 9:00a.m. Activity 11 Satsuma Mandarin-picking (60min) ©Otsuki Town Tourism Association ⒸTHREE LINES CO.,LTD. October.〉 12:00p.m. Matsuno 120min 10:00a.m. Yoshida, Uwajima 60min Matsuyama Airport

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