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Kochi Roads of Shikoku

Camellias and Fan Palm Trail

Camellias and Fan Palm Trail

This 9.9-kilometer coastal course stretches from Kubotsu Fishing Port to Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost point of Shikoku, offering travelers a full immersion in the breathtaking landscapes of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park. Facing the vast Pacific Ocean, the cape is home to around 60,000 wild yabutsubaki camellia trees. Their crimson blossoms herald the arrival of spring. In February, when the camellias are in full bloom, the Ashizuri Camellia Festival draws large crowds of visitors. The yabutsubaki of Cape Ashizuri have been cherished for centuries. Camellia oil, extracted from their seeds, remains popular for its beauty benefits, especially for enhancing hair texture. From the Cape Ashizuri Observation Deck, take in a sweeping 270-degree panorama that unfolds before you. Watch powerful waves crash against sheer cliffs, while the endless horizon gives you a real sense of the Earth’s curvature.

Camellias and Fan Palm Trail（9.9km）

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Spots to photograph

A guidepost at Tsuro reading: "Kubotsu 4.2 km, Cape Ashizuri 6.1 km"

If you wish to receive a certificate, please take a photo that includes yourself at the designated photo point for each course.

Nearby sightseeing spots

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    Tengu-no-Hana

    Tengu-no-Hana, northeast of the Cape Ashizuri Observation Deck, offers a spectacular viewpoint. Watching the sun sink into the vast Pacific from here is an unforgettable experience, one that soothes the soul. From autumn through winter, Ashizuri-no-jigiku, a protected plant species within Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, blooms with delicate white flowers. The contrast of these blossoms against the sunset-tinged cliffs of Tengu-no-Hana creates a breathtaking scene.

  • 2
    Kongofukuji Temple

    Kongofukuji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi, is the 38th stop on the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage and part of the Japan Heritage-designated Shikoku Henro. Every year, countless pilgrims visit to experience its deep spiritual atmosphere and centuries of history.

  • 3
    Camellia Tunnel

    The 2,000-meter Camellia Tunnel bursts with crimson yabutsubaki blossoms, creating the feeling of strolling through a living floral corridor. Pause for a peaceful moment beneath the dappled sunlight, letting the gentle sea breeze wash over you.

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    Cape Ashizuri Observation Deck

    Within Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, the observation deck at Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost point of Shikoku, boasts a stunning 270-degree panorama. Watch massive ships drift by, and see the distant horizon curve gently, a tangible reminder of the Earth's curvature. It is also an excellent spot to watch the sunrise. Every New Year's Day, visitors gather to witness the first sunrise of the year. It is highly recommended for those who wish to welcome the new year amid grand natural scenery.

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    The Cape Ashizuri Fan Palm Grove

    Of the roughly 33 species of fan palm worldwide, only one is native to Japan. This species grows in Taiwan, Okinawa, Kyushu, and Shikoku, with Cape Ashizuri marking its easternmost habitat. The Cape Ashizuri Fan Palm Grove is designated as a cultural property of Tosashimizu City.

Kochi Courses

Special System to recognize The Roads of Shikoku travelers

Travelers who have completed a prefectural route
Under this system, a certificate is issued to everyone who has completed all the routes of the The Roads of Shikoku on foot in a single prefecture.
If you wish to receive this certificate, please take a photo of yourself (the applicant) at the designated photo checkpoints (the mark for photo checkpoints) along each route. After gathering the required photos for all the routes, write a simple comment on your thoughts regarding the route on each photo as well as your address, full name, age, and the dates on which the photos along the route were taken, and submit them to the representative for the prefecture where the route is found.
After reviewing your application, we will issue you a certificate for having completed the prefectural course.
Travelers who have completed all routes in Shikoku
If you have completed all the routes in the four prefectures of Shikoku, please submit your certificate for each of the four prefectures to the representative for any prefecture.
After reviewing your application, we will issue you a certificate for having completed all routes in Shikoku.

Click here to contact the representative for each prefecture

Ehime Prefecture / Kagawa Prefecture / Tokushima Prefecture / Kochi Prefecture