Road to Kita-Sanpogamori
Road to Kita-Sanpogamori
This 10.9-kilometer course starts at Takanawa Temple, passes through Kita-Sanpogamori, crosses Mizuga Pass, and descends to Kiji in Tamagawa Town, Imabari City. The route from Matsuyama City to Imabari City is full of natural beauty, offering a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle. In the steeper areas, stairs have been installed to make walking easier.
Road to Kita-Sanpogamori（10.9km）
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Spots to photograph
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Nearby sightseeing spots
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Starting Point: Takanawa TempleTakanawa Temple sits roughly 300 meters east of Mt. Takanawa's summit (986 meters above sea level), at an elevation of about 900 meters. Historically, the Kono clan, rulers of this region, prayed here for victory in battle. The temple houses a wooden statue of the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. With an 800-year history, this renowned Shingon Buddhist temple is also the family temple of the Kono clan. The current temple structure was rebuilt in 1767 (Meiwa 4). Surrounding the temple are ancient, towering cedar trees that reflect its long history, including the Senju Sugi above the main hall, the Nanahon Sugi, and the Daishi Nagori no Sugi.
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Guidepost (Junction (1))At 3.1 km from Takanawa Temple, you will arrive at a junction where the paved road diverges to an unpaved mountain trail. A guidepost marks this spot, follow the mountain path toward Kita-Sanpogamori. Kita-Sanpogamori lies 2.9 km ahead.
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Guidepost (Junction (2))From Junction (1), walk 600 meters to reach another fork, where a path branches to the right. A guidepost here directs you right, pointing toward Kita-Sanpogamori. Take the right-hand path and climb the mountain trail for about 400 meters to reach the ridge. Be careful: if you continue straight instead of turning right, you will reach a dead end.
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GuidepostAt the ridge, 400 meters up from Junction (2), a guidepost directs you toward Kita-Sanpogamori. Kita-Sanpogamori is now 1.9 km away.
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Kita-Sanpogamori Rest AreaThe Kita-Sanpogamori Rest Area offers a table and benches. From here, enjoy views of Onishi Town in Imabari City and the Seto Inland Sea. Pause for a short break before continuing toward Mizuga Pass.
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Mizuga PassA guidepost here marks Mizuga Pass. From this point, descend along the left-hand path, exercise caution, as some sections are steep. The end of the trail lies just ahead.
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End point: KijiThis marks the endpoint of the route, which also serves as the starting point for the next segment. Enjoy the rest of your journey along the Shikoku Nature Trail!
