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Course 3Crossing ShikokuTime Travel Trip
1st Day
By train
Tokushima Station
Tokushima Station is the station that represents Tokushima City, and both the current station building and the connected building (Clement Plaza) were opened in 1993. Clement Plaza has one underground level and six above ground floors with around 80 shops including apparel stores and restaurants. Hotel Clement Tokushima, the city hotel directly connected to the station, has around 250 guest rooms.
Shinmachigawa Boardwalk
This road extends along the Shinmachi River. On the last Sunday of every month, Tokushima Marche is held offering agricultural products and processed goods.
| Address | 1~2-chome, Higashisenba-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | 5 minutes by foot in the direction of Shinmachigawa Mizugiwa Park from JR Tokushima Station on the Kotoku Line |
| Parking | Paid parking in the area |
Hyotanjima Shuyusen
This pleasure boat goes around Hyotan Island, which is surrounded by the Shinmachi and Suketo Rivers in Tokushima City.
| Address | 2 Minamiuchi-machi, Tokushima City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | 5 minutes from JR Tokushima Station |
| Parking | - |
By bus
- Osaka Station
- Tokushima Station
- Stroll in City of Tokushima
- [Lodging] Tokushima City
*A separate boarding pass is required for travel between Osaka and Tokushima.
(The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass does not work.)
By airplane
- Tokushima Awa Odori Airport
- Tokushima Station
- Stroll in City of Tokushima
- [Lodging] Tokushima City
*A separate boarding pass is required for travel between Tokushima Awa Odori Airport and Tokushima.
(The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass does not work.)
2nd Day
Wakimachi Udatsu no Machinami
There are many old houses along this roughly 430-meter road running east to west. We also recommend hiring a tour guide.
| Address | Wakimachi, Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Mima City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | 7 minutes by taxi or bus from JR Anabuki Station |
| Parking | 80 spaces (free) |
Obokekyo Kanko Yuransen
This roughly 30-minute round-trip boat tour allows you to see the dynamic scenery of Oboke Gorge up close. Enjoy seasonal natural beauty.
| Address | 1643-7 Nishiu, Yamashiro-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | 20 minutes by foot from Oboke Station |
| Parking | Large buses: 20 spaces; Passenger vehicles: 150 spaces |
Kominka Stay
This 300-year old thatched roof private house/cottage in the back regions of Iya, which is also called "Japanese Tibet," was produced by Alex Kerr, who is known for the book Last Glimpse of Beautiful Japan.
| Address | 96-3 Higashiiyawada, Miyoshi City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | Approx. 40 minutes by car from Oboke Station |
| Parking | Reserved spaces available next to the inn |
Iya no Kazurabashi
Interwoven with Hardy Kiwi, this suspension bridge is one of the three most unusual bridges of Japan. Suspended 14 meters above the river, it provides a thrilling experience.
| Address | 162-2 Zentoku, Nishiiyayama-mura, Miyoshi City, Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Access | 22 minutes by bus from JR Oboke Station |
| Parking | Large buses: 34 spaces; Passenger vehicles: 293 spaces Parking lot nearby, municipal parking lot is Kazurabashi Yumebutai |
- Tokushima Station
- Anabuki Station
- Stroll in Town of Waki
- Anabuki Station
- Awa-Ikeda Station
- Oboke Station
- Experience Midstream of Yoshino River
Experience Iya Culture- Iya
- [Lodging] Oboke/Iya Area
*A separate boarding pass (boat) is required for Oboke - Iya.
3rd Day
Shikido
This is a reproduction of the house that haiku poet Shiki Masaoka lived in until the age of seventeen. On exhibit are articles that Shiki used like a desk, calligraphy, personal items, and photographs.
| Address | Shojuji Temple, 16-3 Suehiro-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | 10 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station |
| Parking | 20 spaces |
Bansuiso
Built by Count Sadakoto Hisamatsu in 1922. A pure French building, it has been designated an important national cultural property.
| Address | 3-3-7 Ichiban-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | Take train bound for Dogo Onsen from JR Matsuyama Station and get off at Okaido Station. A 5-minute walk from there. |
| Parking | Available (about 20 spaces) |
- Iya
- Oboke Station
- Kotohira Station
- Visit to Kotohira-gu Shrine
- Kotohira Station
- Tadotsu Station
- Matsuyama Station
- Okaido tram stop
Sightseeing in Matsuyama City- Okaido tram stop
- JR Matsuyamaekimae tram stop
- [Lodging] Matsuyama City
*A separate boarding pass (boat) is required for Iya - Oboke.
4th Day
Mitsu no Machinami
Mitsuhama is a retro port town. There are many things to enjoy, including the Mitsuhamayaki soul food and the Mitsu Ferryboat.
| Address | 1-5-1 Mitsu-Sumiyoshi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | 5 minutes by foot from Mitsu Station |
| Parking | - |
Shiki Memorial Museum
This museum introduces the life of Shiki Masaoka, the father of modern haiku, and his works as a writer. Books in his own handwriting and personal items are also on display.
| Address | 1-30 Dogokoen, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | 5 minutes by foot from Dogo Onsen Station |
| Parking | Available (paid) |
Ishiteji
The 51st pilgrimage site of the 88 shrines in Shikoku. Also visit the Deva Gate, which is a national treasure, and the Treasure Hall, which exhibits temple treasures.
| Address | 2-9-21 Ishite, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | 30 minutes by car from Matsuyama Airport |
| Parking | 110 spaces |
Dogo Haikara Dori, Nikitatsu no Michi, & Seki Art Gallery
Dogo Haikara Dori is an L-shaped road that connects Dogo Onsen Station and the Dogo Onsen Main Building. Souvenir shops that sell traditional Ehime crafts and famous confectionery line the arcade. The Seki Art Gallery on the atmospheric Nikitatsu no Michi has works of art by artists representative of modern Japan like Taikan Yokoyama and Ryohei Koiso, so be sure to stop by.
| Address | 4-42 Kita-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime |
|---|---|
| Access | 20 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station |
| Parking | 12 spaces (free) |
- JR Matsuyamaekimae tram stop
- Otemachi tram stop
- Mitsu Station
Stroll in Town of Mitsu- Mitsu Station
- Matsuyama-shi Station
- Dogo Onsen tram stop
Stroll Around Dogo Onsen- Dogo Onsen tram stop
- JR Matsuyamaekimae tram stop
- [Lodging] Matsuyama City
5th Day
By ship
Matsuyama Station
Matsuyama Station is the station that represents Matsuyama City. The station building was renovated with a retro look in 2000. A triangle roof modeled after the original station building and old Matsuyama Junior High School decorates the central entrance at the front. The image of Matsuyama that is hoped to be conveyed is that of a town in the clouds atop a hill.
Matsuyama Kanko Port
Regular service to Hiroshima and Kure.
By airplane
Matsuyama Station
Matsuyama Station is the station that represents Matsuyama City. The station building was renovated with a retro look in 2000. A triangle roof modeled after the original station building and old Matsuyama Junior High School decorates the central entrance at the front. The image of Matsuyama that is hoped to be conveyed is that of a town in the clouds atop a hill.
Matsuyama Airport
The gateway in the sky to Ehime with eight domestic routes and regular flights to Seoul and Shanghai.
By ship
- Matsuyama Station
- Matsuyama Kanko Port
- Hiroshima Port
*A separate boarding pass is required for travel between Matsuyama and Hiroshima Port.
(The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass does not work.)
By airplane
- Matsuyama Station
- Matsuyama Airport
- Itami Airport
*A separate boarding pass is required for travel between Matsuyama and Itami Airport.
(The ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass does not work.)
