Ehime Courses

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.

Spots to photograph Odamiyama rest area

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.

Spots to photograph Odamiyama rest area “Kinuboshiiwa”

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.

Spots to photograph Information board in Kokubunji

Allowing you to feel a sense of history, this old trail runs along the mountain, from old Komatsucho to Kamogawa.

Spots to photograph Old estate of Kondo Tokuzan

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.

Spots to photograph Prefectural border [Information board]

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.

Spots to photograph Mezurudaira Rest Area [Information board]

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.

Spots to photograph Jiyoshi Pass [Signpost]

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.

Spots to photograph Matsuo Pass Rest Spot［Information］

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.

Spots to photograph Kaimei School

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.

Spots to photograph Amulet temple No. 42, Butsumokuji Temple［Temple Gate］

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.

Spots to photograph Yanagimizu’s Daishi Hall ［Kashiwazaka Rest Spot］