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SHIKOKU

Shikoku (四国), one of ’s four principal islands, is divided administrative- of the Inland Sea National Park, Yashima Plateau rich in historic associations, ly into four prefectures–, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi. These corre- Kotohira noted for Kotohiragu Shrine, Tokushima of Awa Odori folk dance spond to the four former provinces of Awa, Sanuki, Iyo and Tosa, giving the fame, Takamatsu with its beautiful Ritsurin Park, Kochi renowned as the site island its name “Shikoku (Four Provinces).” of dog fighting, well known for the Dogo Hot Spring in the city Shikoku covers an area of 18,787 sq. km. It abounds in places of great tourist and Uwajima for its bull fighting. interest. To cite just a few, it includes the scenic Inland Sea coast forming part Access: By Air from Haneda (), () or Kansai Airport (Osaka) From One-way fare Daily To (Airport) Operated by Time required (¥) flights Access from / to downtown Takamatsu Haneda ANA, JAS 1 hr. 20 min. 22,500 11 35 - 45 min. by bus from JR Takamatsu Sta. Tokushima Haneda ANA, JAS 1 hr. 15 min. 25,000 6 28 min. by bus from JR Tokushima Sta. Kochi Haneda ANA, JAL, JAS 1 hr. 20 min. 26,500 7 37 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta. Itami ANK 40 min. 14,000 11 Kansai ANK 40 min. 14,000 1 Matsuyama Haneda ANA, JAL 1 hr. 25 min. 27,000(JAL 24,300) 9 21 min. by bus from JR Matsuyama Sta. Itami ANA, JAS 50 min. 14,000 (JAS 12,600) 5 Kansai ANK 50 min. 14,000 2 Fares vary according to the season. Information: ANA, ANK → Tel. 0120-029-222 (Toll free) JAS → Japan Air System Tel. 0120-511-283 (Toll free) JAL → Tel. 0120-255-971 (Toll free) By Rail from Tokyo or Kyoto (via Ohashi Bridge): From-(Via)-To Daily One-way fare to Destination (Station) Train type and name Time required runs destination (¥) Takamatsu Tokyo - () JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “” & Limited Express “” 4 hrs. 10 min. 2 19,340 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 4 hrs. 35 min. 2 18,010 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & rapid “” 4 hrs. 15 min. 26 19,020 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & rapid “Marine Liner” 4 hrs. 50 min. 26 17,690 Tokyo JR Tokaido Sanyo Line “” () 9 hrs. 30 min. 1 21,460~ Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 1 hr. 50 min. 2 10,390 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 1 hr. 45 min. 2 9,720 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & rapid “Marine Liner” 2 hrs. 5 min. 26 10,070 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & rapid “Marine Liner” 2 hrs. 10 min. 26 9,400 Tokushima Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 5 hrs. 10 min. 2 22,740 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 6 hrs. 10 min. 2 21,410 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 3 hrs. 2 13,050 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Uzushio” 3 hrs. 20 min. 2 12,380 Kochi Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Nampu” 5 hrs. 50 min. 12 20,380 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Nampu” 6 hrs. 40 min. 12 19,050 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Nampu” 3 hrs. 35 min. 12 12,270 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Nampu” 3 hrs. 45 min. 12 11,600 Matsuyama Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “” 5 hrs. 10 min. 12 20,810 Tokyo - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Shiokaze” 5 hrs. 50 min. 12 19,480 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Nozomi” & Limited Express “Shiokaze” 3 hrs. 40 min. 13 12,910 Kyoto - (Okayama) JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen “Hikari” & Limited Express “Shiokaze” 4 hrs. 13 12,240 By Bus: Time Daily One-way To From (Bus terminal) Bus type and name required runs fare (¥) Reservation Takamatsu JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / Tokyo JR Bus “Dream Takamatsu” 9 hrs. 45 min. 1 10,000 JR Bus: 03-3215-1468 JR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / Tokyo Keio Bus “Hello Bridge” 9 hrs. 45 min. 1 10,000 Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222 JR Sta. / West Exit / Yokohama Sagami-tetsudo Bus “Toriton” 9 hrs. 15 min. 1 9,600 Sagami-tetsudo: 045-319-2149 Tokushima JR Shinagawa Sta. / Tokyo Keihinkyuko-dentetsu “Eddy” 10 hrs 20 min. 1 10,000 Keihinkyuko: 03-3743-0022 JR Sta. /Aichi Nagoya railway 5 hrs. 2 6,600 Meitetsu Bus Center: 052-582-0489 JR Osaka Sta. /Osaka Tokushima Bus 2 hrs. 30 min. 13 3,600 Tokushima Bus: 088-622-1826 JR Kyoto Sta. /Kyoto Tokushima Bus 2 hrs. 45 min. 3 4,100 Tokushima Bus: 088-922-1826 Kochi JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / Tokyo JR Bus “Dream Kochi” 11 hrs. 35 min. 1 12,500 JR Bus: 03-3215-1468 JR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / Tokyo Odakyu Bus “Blue Mets” 11 hrs. 40 min. 1 12,500 Odakyu Bus: 03-5438-8511 JR Nagoya Sta. /Aichi JR Bus “Olive Kochi” 9 hrs. 40 min. 1 9,070 JR Bus: 052-563-0489 JR Osaka Sta. /Osaka Bus “Yosakoi” 5 hrs. 20 min-7 hrs. 20 min. 4 6,000 Hankyu Bus: 06-6866-3147 JR Hakata/Fukuoka Tosa Dentetsu “Harimaya” 9 hrs. 50 min. 1 10,500 Toden Bus: 088-884-5666 Nishitetsu Bus: 092-734-2727 JR Fukuyama Sta. / Chugoku Bus “Ocean Liner” 3 hrs. 50 min. 2 4,400 Chugoku Bus: 0849-54-9700 Matsuyama JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / Tokyo JR Bus “Dream Matsuyama” 12 hrs. 15 min. 1 12,000 JR Bus: 03-3215-1468 JR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / Tokyo Keio Bus “Orange Liner” 12 hrs. 20 min. 1 12,000 Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222 JR Fukuyama Sta. / Hiroshima Chugoku Bus “Kirara Express” 2 hrs. 55 min. 2 3,800 Chugoku Bus: 0849-54-9700 JR Onomichi Sta. / Hiroshima Chugoku Bus “Kirara Express” 2 hrs. 40 min. 2 3,600 PAGE 2/ 8 SHIKOKU

By Sea: To From (Port) Type of vessel Time required Fare (¥) Daily service Takamatsu Osaka Temposan-ko Hydrofoil 3 hrs. 20 min. 6,500 4 Sannomiya Shin-ko Ferry 3 hrs. 40 min. 1,790 up 5 Tokushima Tokyo Ferry Terminal Ferry 18 hrs. 20 min. 8,610 1 Wakayama Port Ferry 2 hrs. 00 min. 1,730 12 Shinmoji Port/Kitakyushu Ferry 14 hrs. 20 min. 6,090 1 (every other day) Kochi Kawasaki Ferry Terminal Ferry 16 hrs. 00 min. 16,310 up 1 (per week) Osaka Nan-ko Ferry 9 hrs. 10 min. 4,610 up 1 Matsuyama Hiroshima Ujina-ko Ferry 2 hrs. 35 min. 2,170 up 10 Hydrofoil 1 hr. 8 min. 5,800 14 Imabari Mihara High-speed boat 55 min. 3,000 4

To Megijima, Ogijima To Uno 女木島、男木島へ To Mihara 宇野へ To To Hiroshima 広島へ 三原へ 神戸へ To Osaka To Osaka To Kokura 大阪へ 大阪へ Takamatsu Naruto Other Sea Routes: 小倉へ 高松 鳴門 Osaka Takamatsu - Megijima: 20 min., ¥360 Imabari 大阪へ Takamatsu - Ogijima: 40 min., ¥500 今治 Tokushima To Nishi-Oita, Beppu Niihama 徳島 新居浜 To Wakayama Takamatsu - Uno: 55 min., ¥390 西大分・別府へ Tokushima - Wakayama: 2 hrs., ¥1,730 up Matsuyama 和歌山へ 松山 Kochi Matsuyama - Kokura: 7 hrs. 5 min., ¥3,700 up 高知 To Tokyo Matsuyama - Nishi Oita: 3 hrs. 30 min., ¥2,600 up Yawatahama 東京へ 八幡浜 Matsuyama - Beppu: 3 hrs. 30 min., ¥2,600 up To Beppu Niihama - Osaka: 9 hrs. 10 min., ¥4,100 up 別府へ Yawatahama - Usuki: 2 hrs.15 min., ¥1,320 up To Usuki Yawatahama - Beppu: 2 hrs. 40 min., ¥1,770 up Sukumo To To Osaka 臼杵へ To Kawasaki 宿毛 足摺港へ 大阪南港へ To Saiki Ashizuri 川崎港へ 佐伯へ 足摺 To Hyuga To Osaka-Nanko Via Kochi 日向港へ 高知港を経て大阪南港へ

Transportation in Shikoku: From To Type and name Time required Daily runs One-way fare (¥) Takamatsu Matsuyama JR Limited Express “” 2 hrs. 25 min. 16 6,010 Takamatsu Tokushima JR Limited Express “Uzushio” 1 hr. 5 min. 15 3,070 Tokushima Naruto JR local train 35 min. 12 350 Takamatsu Kotohira Kotoden 1 hr. 34 610 JR local train / LEX “” 57 min. / 35 min. 23 / 5 830 / 2,270 Takamatsu Kochi JR Limited Express “Shimanto” 2 hrs. 20 min. 5 5,270 (Kochi - Cape Ashizuri) Kochi Nakamura JR Limited Express “Nampu” 1 hr. 37 min. 8 4,730 “Shimanto” and “Ashizuri” Nakamura Cape Ashizuri Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus 1 hr. 45 min. 9 1,930 (Cape Ashizuri - Uwajima) Cape Ashizuri Sukumo Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus 2 hrs. 2 2,150 Sukumo Uwajima Uwajima Jidosha Bus 2 hrs. 18 1,750

TakamatsuTakamatsy 高松 Tadotsu （（40）40） 多度津 （（90）90） Naruto Imabari 鳴門 （（60）60） （（40）40） 今治 （（15）15） （（75）75） （（60）60） （（60）60） Kotohira Matsuyama （（40）40） Tokushima 琴平 （（25）25） （（110）110） 徳島 松山 Awa-Ikeda （（80）30） 阿波池田 （（150）150） Niihama （（65）65） （（120）120）新居浜 （（60）60） （（360）360） （（200）200） Kaifu （（110）110） （（145）146） （（10）10）海部 Yawatahama Kannoura Kochi （（40）40） 八幡浜 （（80）80） 甲浦 高知 （（55）55） Uwajima （（120）120） 宇和島

（（120）120） Cape Sukumo （（55）55） Kubokawa 室戸岬 JR Line (Limited Express) 宿毛 窪川 Bus line Nakamura （（60）60） 中村 Private line （（110）110） Tatsukushi （（60）60） （30） Time required (Minutes) 竜串 Cape Ashizuri 足摺岬 SHIKOKU PAGE 3/ 8

TAKAMATSU CITY

Takamatsu (高松) serves as a convenient starting point for exploring (Jun., Jul. & Aug.), 6:00 - 17:30 (Oct.), 6:30 - 17:00 (Nov.). Admission: ¥400. Shikoku Island. Within easy access, it abounds in tourist attractions such as Yashima (屋島), a peninsula jutting out into the Inland Sea, is an old battle- Ritsurin Park, Yashima Plateau and Kotohiragu Shrine. field of the late 12th century. Commanding a spectacular view of the Inland Ritsurin Park (栗林公園) is admired as one of the masterpieces of Sea, it is 20 min. by Kotoden Railway Shido Line from Takamatsu Pier Japanese landscape gardening. Covering 75 ha. of land, it is skillfully laid out (¥310). Yashima Cablecar: ¥1,300 (round trip). to harmonize with the surrounding pine-covered hills. Visitors can enjoy a Shikokumura (四国村) or Shikoku Village is an open-air museum of old variety of scenery throughout the four seasons. The garden is 20 min. by residential houses in Shikoku. It is located near Yashima Plateau. Open: 8:30 bus from Takamatsu Sta. (¥230). Open: 7:00 - 17:00 (Dec. & Jan.), 7:00 - - 18:00 (Apr. - Oct.), 8:30 - 17:30 (Nov. - Mar.). (Enter before 1 hour.) 17:30 (Feb.), 6:30 - 18:00 (Mar.), 5:30 - 18:30 (Apr., May & Sep.), 5:30 - 19:00 Admission: ¥800.

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JR Ritsurin Koen JR 屋島駅 JR 古高松南駅 Kitaguchi Sta. 高徳線 JR 栗林公園北口駅 JR Kotoku Line JR Ritsurin Sta. Ritsurin Park JR Kitacho Sta. Ritsurin JR 栗林駅 JR 木太町駅 栗林公園 Koen Sta. To Nagao Takamatsu 栗林公園駅 To KotohiraKoohira 至 長尾 至 琴平

Numbers 1 – 8 and 1 – 2 correspond to those in the “Accommodations” and “Restaurants” Iist on page 7/8 & 8/8 OUTSIDE TAKAMATSU

Kotohiragu Shrine (金刀比羅宮) is one of the most revered Shinto Side trips from Takamatsu to two great museums. shrines in the country. The main shrine stands halfway up Mt. Zozusan (象 Benesse Island-Naoshima Contemporary Art Museum(ベネッセア 頭山). The approach to the shrine is a long flight of granite steps ─ 785 in イランド・直島コンテンポラリーアートミュージアム), 90 min. from all. There is a palanquin to take you up the flight if the climb is too arduous. Takamatsu Port (¥510) or 20 min. by ferry from Uno Port (¥280) on 1 hr. by JR or Kotoden trains from Takamatsu Stations and a 15 min. walk Honshu to Miyanoura Port in Naoshima, then 20 min. by bus, consists of the from JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations. Gallery in the Benesse House and the Art House Projects in Naoshima, Kanamaruza (金丸座) is the oldest Kabuki theater in Japan, and is desig- designed by Tadao Andoh, internationally famous architect. Hotel and camp- nated as an Important Cultural Asset. Kabuki is performed here every ing sites must be reserved. (Tel: 087-892-2030). Open: 8:00-21:00 (Gallery) Apr.–May. A 15-min. walk from JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations. (Art houses open hours differ from those of the project). Admission: Megijima Island (女木島) is located about 4 km offshore from Takamatsu ¥1,000. Port. The island is also called “Onigashima” (demon’s island) which frequent- Isamu Noguchi Teien Museum(イサム・ノグチ庭園美術館)20-min. ly appears in Japanese legend. The island offers truly superb views of the walk from Yakuri Sta. on Kotoden Shido Line or 25 min. by taxi from Seto Inland Sea spanning a whole 360 degrees. Takamatsu Sta. exhibits 150 stone sculptures by Isamu Noguchi. His atelier, Ogijima Island (男木島), located near Megijima, is a nostalgic lighthouse exhibit house and garden are open to the public only by advance reservation which is often, photographed for videos and films. There is also a lighthouse (Fax: 087-845-0505). Open: 10:00, 13:00 & 15:00 on Tue., Thu. & Sat. museum. except Obon and the New Year’s holiday. Admission: ¥2,000.

TOKUSHIMA & VICINITY

Tokushima (徳島) is an old castle town known for its passionate Awa-odori being made there. dance in summer. 1 hr. 15 min. by JR limited express from Takamatsu (¥2,520). The Otsuka Museum of Art (大塚国際美術館) is the largest permanent Awa Jurobe’s House (阿波十郎兵衛屋敷) exhibition in Japan and exhibits more than 1,000 art works from 190 museums in Awa Jurobe is one of the most famous characters in Bunraku puppet plays. A 25 countries. Open: 9:30 - 17:00 (Closed on Mon.). Admission: ¥3,000. puppet theater adjoins it. 15 min. by bus from JR Tokushima Sta. Open: 8:30 - Kazurabashi Bridge of Iya (かずら橋) is made of creepers growing wild in 17:00 daily. Admission: ¥400. Closed: New Year's holiday. fields and mountains. There were formerly many similar bridges used for daily liv- Naruto (鳴門), 40 min. by JR local train from Tokushima (¥350), is noted for its ing purposes dispersed in the area, but only few remain today. It is one of the giant whirlpools in the Naruto Straits. At each ebb and flow of the tide, the cur- Three Eccentric Bridges in Japan. rents rush through this narrow passage, forming hundreds of foaming whirlpools Iyakei Gorge (祖谷渓) is famous for its fresh greenery in early summer, as well of various sizes. An observatory platform in Naruto, offering an extensive view of as its autumnal tinted foliage. Its main tourist attractions are an open-air hot the straits, is 20 min. by bus from Naruto Sta. (¥300) or 1 hr. by bus from spring and Kazurabashi, a suspension bridge made of vines. From Takamatsu Sta. Tokushima Sta. (¥690). Boats are also available to see the whirlpools at close dis- to Awa-Ikeda, it takes 1 hr. by JR limited express (¥3,070), and from Awa-Ikeda tance. to Kazurabashi, 1 hr. by bus (¥1,250). Otani-yaki Pottery Kilns (大谷焼窯元) are concentrated around Awa-Otani Oboke Koboke (大歩危・小歩危) is a ravine along Yoshino River. The Sta., which is 3 min. from Naruto by JR (¥210). You can see Otani-yaki pottery scenery of phenomenal rocks is remarkable. Downstream boats are available for PAGE 4/ 8 SHIKOKU

Harimanada Sea Awaji Island 播磨灘 淡路島

JR Sanukiaioi Sta. Naruto To Takamatsu JRJR讃岐相生駅讃岐相生駅 Skyline To Sumoto洲本 高松 鳴門 Naruto Park 至 洲本 スカイライン 鳴門公園 Onaruto Bridge 大鳴門橋 The Otsuka Museum of Art 大塚国際美術館

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JR Kotoku Line JR JR 高徳線 JR 鳴門線 Otani-yaki Pottery Kilns JR Konpiramae Sta. 大谷焼窯元 金比羅前駅 Naruto Sta. 鳴門駅 JR TTatsumichiatsumichi Sta. JRJR金比羅前駅 端駅 JR Awakawabata波川 Sta. JRJR立道駅立道駅 JR Muya Sta. JRJR撫養駅撫養駅 JRJR阿阿阿波川端駅 JR Bando Sta. JR Itano Sta. JR Kyokaimae Sta. JRJR板野駅板野駅 JRJR板東駅板東駅 JR Awa-Otani Sta. JRJR阿波大谷駅阿波大谷駅 JRJR教会前駅教会前駅 JR Iketani Sta. Kiisuido Channel JRJR池谷駅池谷駅 紀伊水道

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To Awa-Ikeda 阿波池田 JR Akui Sta. JR鮎喰駅 JR Sako Sta. Awa Jurobe'sJurobe’s House JRJR佐古駅佐古駅 JR 阿波十朗兵衛屋敷 JR Kou Sta. JR Kuramoto Sta. JR府中駅 JR 徳島線 JRJR蔵本駅蔵本駅 11 JR Tokushima Sta. JRJR徳島駅徳島駅 12 information 13 0510km

JR Awatomita Sta. 10 JRJR阿波富田駅阿波富田駅 Tokushima & Naruto To Anan 9 阿南 Numbers 9 – 13 correspond to those in the “Accommodations” Iist on page 7/8.

¥1,000 (round trip). 30 min. from Awa-Ikeda to Oboke by JR local train (¥440), a val time both cities are filled with the excitement of the lively Awa-odori dance 20-min. walk from Oboke Sta. to the boarding place. accompanied by such Japanese musical instruments as the shamisen (three- Annual Events: stringed instrument), taiko (drum) and yokobue (Japanese flute). Tourists can also Awa-odori (阿波踊り) is one of the biggest summer events in Shikoku. It is held participate in the dance in specially designated plazas. in Naruto City on Aug. 9 - 11 and in Tokushima on Aug. 12 - 15. During the festi-

KOCHI

Tourist Information JR 土讃線 To Tosa-Yamada Kochi Sta. To Susaki Iriake Sta. 至 土佐山田 高知駅 須崎 JT 入明駅 Kochiekimae StaSta.. 高知駅前 Post Office Police 17

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Kochi Bridge 高知橋 19 Enokuchi River 江ノ口川 Hasuikecho 蓮池町

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Kochi Castle Ohtesuji Street追手筋 (Sunday Market) 3 Daimaru 高知城 Daiei Tourist Information Harimaya-Bashi Bridge 郵便局 はりまや橋 N Prefectural Office Post Office To Gomen 高知県庁 Central Park Horizume Toden Seibu Bus Terminal Kochi Shinbun新聞 Hashizume詰 高高知新聞知 橋橋詰堀 中央公園 土電西武バスターミナル Ohashi-Dori To Katsurahama 大橋通り 18 桂浜 City Hall Kochi jo-Mae Tourist Information 城前 高知市役所 高高知城前知 0 100 200 300 m Kenchomae Bank Japan Railway(JR) Kochi Ground Dori 県庁前 Streetcar ド通通りり To Inno ググランラン Numbers 3 – 4 and 14 – 20 correspond to those in the “Accommodations” and “Restaurants” Iist on page 7/8 & 8/8 SHIKOKU PAGE 5/ 8

Kochi (高知), a former castle town beyond the Shikoku Mountain Range, is beach with 5 colors sand and green pines fringed with fantastically shaped accessible by JR limited express train in 2 hrs. 20 min. from Takamatsu rocks and reefs. It is particularly celebrated for moon-viewing in autumn. (¥5,270) or by JR express bus in 2 hrs. 30 min. from Matsuyama (¥3,500). Ryugado Stalactite Cave (龍河洞), 1 hr. by bus from Harimaya Bashi The city is known for its processed marine products including “katsuobushi” Bridge (はりまや橋) in the downtown area of Kochi City, is a limestone (dried bonito used for seasoning). grotto, meandering inland for 4 km (2.5 mi.). The limestone formations Kochi Castle (高知城), 20-min. walk from JR Kochi Sta., is noted for its make for fine geological specimens. A number of dishes, presumably used by donjon designated as an Important Cultural Property. It was reconstructed in the prehistoric residents, have also been unearthed in the cave. The cave is 1753. The site now forms Kochi Park. Open daily 9:00 - 17:00 (no entrance protected as a natural monument as well as a historic site. Open daily 8:30 - after 16:30) except Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Admission: ¥400. 17:00 (Mar. - Nov.), 8:30 - 16:30 (Dec. - Feb.). Admission: ¥1,000. Katsurahama (桂浜), 40 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta. (¥610), is a scenic (Adventure Course ¥500.) OUTSIDE KOCHI

Ashizuri- National Park (足摺宇和海国立公園), 109 sq. km (42 is famous for its fantastic rocks formed by sea and wind erosion. On the sq. mi.) in area, extends over the southwestern coast of Kochi and Ehime beach are Ashizuri Aquarium, Coral Museum and the Undersea Prefectures. The park is featured by scenic Lias-type coastlines and subma- Observatory. rine seascapes. Highlights are Cape Ashizuri, Tatsukushi and Minokoshi. Minokoshi Beach (見残し海岸), literally “leaving unseen” a reef-bound Cape Ashizuri (足摺岬), 1 hr. 45 min. by bus from JR Nakamura Sta. seacoast similar to Tatsukushi is so named because, in the old days, sight- (¥1,930), is located at the southern extremity of Shikoku. It abounds in vari- seers denied themselves a visit to this area since the route was extremely ous subtropical plants. An esplanade and a pathway are laid out. trying despite its rare and beautiful scenery. Today, the coast is accessible in Tatsukushi Beach (竜串海岸), 1 hr. by bus from Cape Ashizuri (¥1,200), 30 min. by a glass-bottomed boat from Tatsukushi (¥1,000 round-trip). MATSUYAMA

Hommachi-rokuchomeHonmachi-rokuchome 本町六丁本町六丁目目 Tourist Infomation Kiyacho information Kayamachi-rokuchome 21 木屋町 Matsuyama Univ. of Japan Railway (JR) 萱町六丁萱町六丁目目 Dogo Onsen Sta. Commerce 松山大短大 To Takamatsu 道後温泉駅 Iyo Railway 高松To Takamatsu Takasagocho EhimeUniv. 29 Hommachi- 高砂町 23 Streetcar 至 高松 gochome Shimizu-machi 愛媛大学 清水町 30 本町五丁目 Pref.Pref. Dogo Spa Ishite Sekijuji-Byoinmae Hospital CulturalCultural 道後温泉 Temple 赤十字病院前 Hommachi-yonchome Teppocho CenterCenter 石手寺 本町四丁目 鉄砲町 information Komachi Koenmae 22 古町 28 Heiwatori -itchome Kamiichiman Minami-machi 公園前 Municipal Shiki 平和通一丁目 上一万 南町 Memorial Museum Miyatacho Dogo Park 子規記念博物館 宮田町 Hommachi- sanchome Police 道後公園 本町三丁目 松山城 Keisatsushomae Ropeway & Lift 警察署前 JR Matsuyama Hospital Ehime Pref.Office Sta. 24 愛媛県庁 Bank Nishi-horibata 32 JR 松山駅 西堀端 Okaido 大街道 Shiyakushomae information Otemachi 市役所前 Kenchomae 県庁前 Katsuyamacho Ishite River 27 石手川 大手町 Minami-horihata 南掘端 Matsuyama 31 勝山町 Hospital City Hall Post Office 33

Bank 6 Hospital 25 5 Bank Matsuyama Eki Mae 松山駅前 N 26 Matsuyama-shi-eki Sta. 松山市駅

Shikido To 0 0.5 1 km Matsuyama Route 11 Airport 松山空港 Hospital Route 33 Matsuyama To Uwajima 宇和島 To Uwajima To Kochi To Takamatsu 宇和島 高知 高松 Numbers 5 – 6 and 21 – 31 correspond to those in the “Restaurants” and “Accommodations” Iist on page 7/8 & 8/8

Matsuyama (松山), pop. 420,000, is the capital of in Shikoku Island. The city and its surroundings are blessed with historical attractions and natural beauty. Matsuyama Castle (松山城) is located on a 132 m-high hill. Ropeway and lift are available for going up to the top. From the donjon, one can get a panoramic view of Matsuyama City. The castle was completed in 1628, and it is one of the few castles in Japan that has been preserved in its original condition. Admission: ¥350. Dogo Spa (道後温泉) is accessible in 15 min. by streetcar from Matsuyama City. It is considered to be the oldest spa in Japan. The public bath is a 3-sto- JNTO Website ried wooden structure built in 1894. The fees for taking a bath vary from JNTO Website can be a great help for getting detailed infor- ¥300 to ¥1,240 for adults, depending on the services requested. There is mation for your travel to Japan. It provides a wide range of also a special bath for the Imperial Family called Yushinden (又新殿). It is travel information in English and other 5 languages not in use now, but it is preserved as an Important Cultural Property. The (Français・Deutsch・中文簡体字・中文繁體字・ ) via the tour costs ¥210 for adults. internet on transportation, accommodations, shopping and Ishite Temple (石手寺) One of the 88 temples in Shikoku of the Shingon Sect. Famous for Ohenrosan, or pilgrims in white costumes traveling on events. Information is updated frequently to enable you to foot to visit the 88 temples. Some buildings in the precincts are designated access the latest information anytime. as Important Cultural Properties. URL: http://www. jnto. go. jp PAGE 6/ 8 SHIKOKU

OUTSIDE MATSUYAMA

To Haneda, Osaka 羽田・大阪へ Seto Ohashi Bridge To Haneda, Osaka Osaka 大阪 Kojima 瀬戸大橋 羽田羽田・・大阪へ大阪へ Nishi-seto-Jidosha-do Road Shodo Island Akashi Kaikyo Onomichi 児島 西瀬戸自動車道 尾道 小豆島 Bridge (Shimanami Kaido) Mihara 明石海峡大橋 （しまなみ海道） 三原 Sakaide Ogijima Island 男木島 Kansai Airport 坂出 Megijima Island 女木島 Awaji Island 関西空港 淡路島 Takamatsu Naruto Fukura Tadotsu 高松 鳴門 Omishima Island 多度津 福良 Wakayama 和歌山 大三島 Onaruto-kyo Bridge Kotohira Imabari 琴平 高松空港 大鳴門橋 Matsuyama 今治 Kanamaruza Tokushima N 徳島 Airport 金丸座 To Haneda, Osaka Awa-Ikeda Naruto 松山空港 Dogo Spa Niihama 阿波池田 羽田・大阪へ 道後温泉 Tokushima Straits Matsuyama 新居浜 Kotohiragu Koboke Iyakei Gorge Airport 鳴門海峡 松山 Mt.Ishizuchi Shrine 小歩危 祖谷渓 徳島空港 石鎚山 金刀比羅宮 Oboke 大歩危 Kazurabashi Bridge of Iya かずら橋 Omogokei Kochi Ryugado Stalactite Cave 面河渓 高知 龍河洞 Kaifu 海部 JR LineLine Yawatahama Other Railway Railway 八幡浜 Nahari Kannoura Kochi Airport 奈半利 甲浦 Bus LineLine Katsurahama 高知空港 桂浜 Uwajima 宇和島 Kubokawa Airport Tenshaen Garden 窪川 天赦園 Municipal Date Museum Cape Muroto 0203010 40km 伊達博物館 室戸岬 Sukumo 宿毛 Nakamura 中村

Minokoshi 見残し Tatsukushi Shikoku Area 竜竜串串 Cape Ashizuri 足摺岬 To Haneda, Osaka 羽羽田田・大阪へ大阪へ

Tobe(砥部), 30 min. by bus from Matsuyama Sta., has a 220-year history as (Jan. 2, 2nd Sun. in Apr., Jul. 24 & Aug.14). Local festivals are featured by Shikoku’s most renowned ceramic town with its over 80 kilns. A collection giant bull monster floats (5 - 6m). The festivals are held on Jul. 22, 23 & 24. of both classic masterpieces and contemporary works is on display at Tobe-yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan or Tobe-yaki Traditional Industry Hall. You can buy souvenir works at Tobe-yaki Togeikan nearby. Omogokei (面河渓), a bus ride of (¥2,510) 2 hrs. 30 min. from Matsuyama-shi-eki (松山市駅) Bus Terminal takes you to Omogokei Gorge, Welcome Card enables all overseas visitors to specific area to receive with a beautiful variety of geological scenery. Mt. Ishizuchi (石鎚山), 1,982 benefit of discounted fees at tourist facilities, accommodations, m-high, is noted as a sacred mountain topped with a Shinto shrine and with restaurants, souvenir shops and more. Omogokei Gorge at its foot. A bus is operated from Omogokei Gorge to Seto Inland Sea Welcome Card Tsuchigoya, or the mountain hut (1,492 m-high), on Sat. & Sun. from Apr. 1 (For use by) All non-Japanese visiting or living in Japan for less than 1 year & to Nov. 30, and every day from Apr. 1 to 7, Jul.1 to 10 & Jul. 21 to Aug. 31 foreign students (¥1,340). (For use in) Uwajima (宇和島), pop. 71,000, 1 hr. 30 min. by JR limited express or 2 Tourist spots in Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Ehime prefectures hrs. 20 min. by Uwajima Jidosha Bus from Matsuyama-shi-eki Bus Terminal, (Available at) JNTO Tourist Information Center-Tokyo, Kyoto used to be a castle town governed by the famous Date family as its lord Tourist Information-in New Tokyo International Airport Passenger from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Most tourist attractions are relat- Terminal Bldg.2, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, JR Hiroshima Station, JR ed to this Date family, such as Uwajima Castle (宇和島城), Municipal Shin-Onomichi Station, JR Kure Station, JR Shimonoseki Station, JR Shin- Date Museum (伊達博物館) and Tenshaen Garden (天赦園). The city is Shimonoseki Station, Shimonoseki Port, Hagi City Tourist Association, JR famous for its bull fight, where two giant bulls (some 80 kg) fight each other Iwakuni Station, Akiyoshidai, JR Matsuyama Station, Dogo, Ehime Prefectural International Center, , Omishima Museum, Tobe Pottery Traditional Industry Hall. http://www.tourism-seto.jp The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- Kagawa Welcome Card W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and (For use by) pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms All non-Japanese.You must show your passport to obtain this card. the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single (For use in) room . Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- (Available at) national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). JNTO Tourist Information Center-Tokyo, Kyoto ————————————————————————————— JNTO Overseas Offices-Seoul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney, New York, Reservation before your departure for Japan Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Paulo, London, Paris, Visit ITCJ's website at http:www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Frankfurt. Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head Japan Tourist Association Taiwan Office office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form Tourist Information-near JR Takamatsu Station, Takamatsu Airport, Ritsurin available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least Park, Tonosho Port (Shodo Island), Kagawa International Exchange Center, one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from Some accommodations and tourist Facilities in Kagawa, or printout of the home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a website: http://www. 21kagawa.com/visitor/welcome-card/ firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Kansai Tourist Passport Reservation after your arrival in Japan (For use by) To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the All people. Price: ¥700 Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (For use in) (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama, Mie, Tokushima, Fukui pre- Airport). fectures (Available at) Welcome Inn Reservation Center Tourist Information-in JR Kyoto Station, or near JR Sannomiya Station, JR c/o International Tourism Center of Japan Shin-Osaka Station 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Kansai International Airport (Hotel & Ticket Reservation Counter, Central Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521 Information Counter on the 2nd floor) SHIKOKU PAGE 7/ 8

Accommodations: Name of facilities Telephone Fax Room rate (¥) Takamatsu: 1 Takamatsu Tokyu Inn (BH) (087) 821-0109 (087) 821-0291 6,500 2 Takamatsu Station Hotel (BH) (087) 821-6989 (087) 851-5575 5,500~ 3 Takamatsu Terminal Hotel (BH) (087) 822-3731 (087) 822-0749 6,100~ 4 Okura Hotel Takamatsu (BH) W (087) 821-2222 6,700~ 5 Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu (H) W (087) 822-3555 6,800~ 6 New Grande Mimatsu (R) (087) 823-4111 (087) 822-3004 8,000~ 7 Royal Park Hotel Takamatsu Annex (BH) (087) 823-1111 (087) 822-1123 8,600~ 8 Takamatsu City Hotel (BH) W (087) 834-3345 5,000~ Kotohira: Kotobuki Ryokan (R) W (0877) 73-3872 6,000~ Kotohira Riverside Hotel (BH) (0877) 75-1880 (0877) 75-2890 8,000~ Tokushima: 9 Tokushima Youth Hostel (Y) (088) 663-1505 (088) 663-2407 4,400 10 Tokushima Prince Hotel (H) (088) 624-1120 (088) 624-2375 14,000~ 11 Hotel Astoria (BH) (088) 653-6151 (088) 653-6350 6,300 12 Hotel Sunroute Tokushima (BH) (088) 626-0311 (088) 654-7765 5,500~ 13 Hotel (BH) (088) 652-8181 (088) 652-8681 6,000 Kochi: 14 Kochi Daiichi Hotel (H) (088) 883-1441 (088) 884-3692 15,700~ 15 Hotel Sunroute Kochi (H) (088) 823-1311 (088) 823-1383 11,550~ 16 Kochi Washington Plaza Hotel (H) (088) 823-6111 (088) 825-2737 17,556 17 Los Inn (BH) (088) 884-1110 (088) 884-1095 5,775 18 Business Hotel Tosa (BH) (088) 825-3332 (088) 825-3359 4,800 19 Tosa Bekkan (R) (088) 883-5685 (088) 884-9523 7,000 Matsuyama: 20 Matsuyama Youth Hostel (Y) (089) 933-6366 (089) 933-6378 3,200~ 21 Minshuku Miyoshi (M) (089) 924-8386 (089) 977-2581 7,000 22 Yamatoya Honten (R) (089) 941-1137 (089) 925-8881 28,400~ 23 Matsuyama City Hotel (BH) (089) 932-1121 (089) 932-3719 6,000~ 24 Chateautel (BH) (089) 946-2111 (089) 946-2081 6,300~ 25 Central Hotel (BH) (089) 941-4358 (089) 934-2013 4,200~ 26 Business Hotel King (BH) (089) 946-2511 (089) 946-2511 5,000~ 27 Business Hotel Taihei (BH) W (089) 943-3560 (089) 932-2525 5,500~ 28 Hotel Luna Park (R) W (089) 931-1234 (089) 933-3198 14,000~ 29 Hotel Patio Dogo (H) W (089) 941-4128 (089) 941-4129 7,300~ 30 Hotel Abis Matsuyama(H) (089) 941-9003 (089) 941-9005 4,980 31 Abis Inn Dogo (089) 998-6000 (089) 998-6006 4,980 32 Check In Matsuyama (089) 998-7000 (089) 998-7801 4,390~ Muroto: Hotsumisakiji Youth Hostel (Y) (0887) 22-0366 4,800 Maruyama-so (M) (0887) 23-0279 6,000 Ashizuri: Ashizuri Youth Hostel (Y) (08808) 8-0324 4,560 Kongofukuji Youth Hostel (Y) (08808) 8-0038 4,515 Uwajima: Uwajima Daiichi Hotel (BH) (0895) 25-0001 (0895) 25-0002 5,700~ Uwajima Youth Hostel (Y) W (0895) 22-7177 (0895) 22-7177 5,040 Imabari: Komecho Ryokan (R) W (0898) 32-0554 (0895) 33-0843 6,000~

Remarks: 1 – 32 correspond to those on the maps on pages 3/8, 4/8, 5/8. Standard rates are quoted. H = Hotel Rate for a twin room. R = Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. BH = Business Hotel Rate for a single room. Y= Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. M = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. W = Welcome Inn member PAGE 8/ 8 SHIKOKU

Restaurants: Place Name Menu / Price (¥) Address / Access / Tel. Open hours / Closed 1 Takamatsu グリル山 Teppan Yaki 2-1, Daiku-cho, Lion Dori, Takamatsu City 11:30 - 21:00 Grill Yama Beef Teppan Yaki 1,400~ 15-min. walk from JR Takamatsu Sta. Open all year Pork Teppan Yaki 1,200~ (087) 851-6371 2 Takamatsu ミラノのおかず屋さん Pizza 980~ Ego Bldg. 1, 2F, 11-14, Kamei-cho, 11:00 - 21:00 Milano No Okazuya San Risotto 980~ Takamatsu City Open all year 20-min. walk from JR Takamatsu Sta. (087) 837-1782 3 Kochi 伊太利亭 Seafood spaghetti 980 1-9-4, Obiya-cho, Kochi City 11:30 - 23:00 Italy Tei Onion chicken doria 780 10-min. walk from JR Kochi Sta. Open all year (088) 875-5933 4 Kochi 土佐藩 Mini Sawachi 1-2-2, Obiya-cho, Kochi City 11:30 - 22:00 Tosahan for 2 persons 6,500 10-min. walk from JR Kochi Sta. Open all year (Kochi’s local culinary (raw fish, vegetables, & (088) 821-0002 (except Jan. 1) delights) dessert on a large plate) Tempura Set 1,600 5 Matsuyama ビストロ きどや Lunch Set 1,000~ 4-12-8, Sanban-cho, Matsuyama City 11:00 - 14:30 Bistro Kidoya Dinner Set 2,000~ 3-min. walk from 17:00 - 21:00 “Kencho-mae” streetcar stop Sun. (089) 932-2281 6 Matsuyama 五志喜 Somen 750 3-5-4, Sanban-cho 11:00 - 20:30 Goshiki (very thin noodles) Matsuyama City Open all year Taimeshi 1,300 8-min. walk from (rice mixed with sea bream) “Ohkaido” streetcar stop (089) 933-3838 1 – 6 correspond to those on the maps on pages 3/8, 4/8 & 5/8.

TOURIST INFORMATION Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists from overseas local tours guided in English or other lan- (“i” Tourist Information Offices) information guages. The guides are registered with JNTO and display Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange the badge shown. As they are volunteers, there is no charge for Association (TOPIA): their service. You are only expected to pay for their transportaion, 6th fl., Clement Plaza, 1-61, Terashima-honcho-nishi, admission to tourist facilities if you visit any and their meals if you Tokushima City, Tokushima Pref. Tel. (088)656-3303 eat with them. 10:00 – 18:00; Closed on Dec.29 – Jan.3 Kagawa SGG Takamatsu Tourist Information: We can take you around at your request. Beside JR Takamatsu Station, 1-16, Hamano-cho, Takamatsu City, Apply by phone / fax to Mr. Narita (087-834-6801). Kagawa Pref. Tel. (087)851-2009 9:00 – 18:00; Closed on Dec.30 – Jan.3 The Network for Yamakawa Town Community Planning Matsuyama City Tourist Information: SGG Club (Main District of Activity: Tokushima Vicinity) JR Matsuyama Station, 1-14-1, Minamiedo, Matsuyama City, We can take you around at your request. Ehime Pref. Tel. (089)931-3914 Apply at least two weeks prior to the desired date by fax to 8:30 – 17:00 Mrs. Gouji (0883-42-6321) or e-mail Ehime Prefectural International Center: ([email protected]). 733, Dogoichiman Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref. Tel. (089)917-5678 Ehime SGG Club 8:30 – 17:00; Closed on Sun., holidays, Dec.28 – Jan.4 We can take you around at your request. Kochi "i" Information Office: Apply by phone / fax (089-953-2218, 9 am-8 pm) or JR Kochi Station, 2-7-1, Kita-honmachi, Kochi City, Kochi Pref. e-mail ([email protected]) to Ms. Kimiyo Tanaka. 9:00 – 17:00 Tel. (088)882-7777 Kochi Systematized Goodwill Guide Club We can take you around at your request. Apply by a week Kochi sightseeing information. in advance by phone to Mr. Kitagawa (090-3787-5834) or http://www.attaka.or.jp / english / index. htm fax(088-871-0871) or e-mail ([email protected]).

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of November 2002. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2003 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan

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