Ehime Courses
Ehime Prefecture
The Shikoku no Michi in Ehime Prefecture is a walking trail that brings you to the Seto Inland Sea where you can enjoy views of islands of various sizes, the Uwa Sea which has complex coastlines, and the beautiful nature of Shikoku Karst. It gives you the chance to explore the history and culture of Shikoku’s Pilgrimage Trail, old roads, and its shrines and temples. The entire trail comprises 33 different routes with a total length of 360km.
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支3Shikoku Karst Route No. 3
You can enjoy and immerse yourself in the region's lush nature and beech forests on this route. However, keep in mind that there are no shops or vending machines along the route to get food.
距 離21所要時間8時間難易度健脚向見どころHighland Park Mikawa in Kumakogen, Odamiyama
Spots to photographOdamiyama rest area
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19Sazanami Tansho Route
This Shikoku nature trail in Ehime Prefecture is a rare route that follows the coastline, giving you a chance to walk through one of the most charming stretches of sandy beach dotted with green pine trees.
距 離8.8所要時間2.5時間難易度一般向見どころOld pine tree at Shishimagahara, Kyukamura Setouchi-Toyo
Spots to photographOdamiyama rest area “Kinuboshiiwa”
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18Kokubu and Karakohama Trail
This route will walk you through the scenic rural landscape from Senyuji, the 58th temple in the Shikoku Pilgrimage located at an altitude of about 300 m, all the way to Karakohama through the 59th temple in the pilgrimage, Kokubunji.
距 離8.1所要時間2.5時間難易度一般向見どころSenyuji, the 58th temple in the pilgrimage, and Kokubunji, the 59th temple in the pilgrimage
Spots to photographInformation board in Kokubunji
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22Heritage and Historic Trail
Allowing you to feel a sense of history, this old trail runs along the mountain, from old Komatsucho to Kamogawa.
距 離7.8所要時間2時間難易度一般向見どころIshizuchi Shrine, Kichijoji (Temple No. 63 in the Shikoku Pilgrimage)
Spots to photographOld estate of Kondo Tokuzan
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27Road to Umpen Temple
The mountain trail lined with thick and luxuriously growing cedars and cypresses makes you forget about time.This makes the feeling of having finally arrived at the Umpen temple on the summit all the more wonderful.
距 離4.0km所要時間1.3時間難易度健脚向見どころ
Spots to photographPrefectural border [Information board]
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支6Shikoku Karst Route No. 6
Prefectural border course that alternates between Ehime and Kochi Prefectures.Jiyoshi Pass is the prefectural border between Ehime and Kochi with a height of 1,084 m above sea level.The view from this pass is spectacular.
距 離7.4km所要時間2時間難易度一般向見どころJiyoshi Pass,Godankogen
Spots to photographMezurudaira Rest Area [Information board]
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支5Shikoku Karst Route No. 5
Green of the grasslands and white of the limestones.Genjigadaba with a beautiful contrast unique to a karst terrain.Enjoy the highland atmosphere to your heart's content.
距 離7.9km所要時間2時間難易度一般向見どころJiyoshi Pass
Spots to photographJiyoshi Pass [Signpost]
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1The Old Sukumokaido Road
The route to Matsuo Pass is now overgrown with forest, but it was once a thoroughfare that connected Minamiuwa and Tosa. Take a break at Nanreku, at the end of the route.
距 離17.6km所要時間6.5時間難易度健脚向見どころMatsuo Pass Rest Spot, Hook Labels at the Kasayama Shrine Gate, Kanjizai Temple (amulet temple no. 40), Nanreku Misho Garden
Spots to photographMatsuo Pass Rest Spot[Information]
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5The Pilgrimage Road to the Home of Uwa Culture
This course will take you across the boarder of Uwajima City and Seiyo City, through the Hanagatouge Pass and the townscape of Unomachi to the JR Kamiuwa Station. Stroll around the Kaimei School and the old town.
距 離11.3km所要時間3.3時間難易度一般向見どころMeisekiji Temple (amulet temple No. 43), the town of Unomachi (including the Kaimei School)
Spots to photographKaimei School
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3The Road to the Two Mima Basin Temples
The cosmos bloom here in autumn, and talking a relaxed stroll down the pastoral road will open into the multitude of beautiful island sights of the Uwakai Sea. Enjoy your relaxing trip to its fullest.
距 離9km所要時間2.5時間難易度一般向見どころRyukoji Temple (amulet temple No. 41), Butsumokuji Temple (amulet temple No. 42)
Spots to photographAmulet temple No. 42, Butsumokuji Temple[Temple Gate]
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2The Old Pilgrimage Road/Kashiwazakagoe Road
Odaishi-sama’s holy water, loved by the poet, Ujo Noguchi.
Let the sunlight of Uwajimawan Bay as you traverse this trail, filled with culture and history, for an outstanding experience.
距 離9.8km所要時間4時間難易度健脚向見どころMatsuo Pass Rest Spot, Hook Labels at the Kasayama Shrine Gate, Kanjizai Temple (amulet temple no. 40), Nanreku Misho Garden
Spots to photographYanagimizu’s Daishi Hall [Kashiwazaka Rest Spot]