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What is The Roads of Shikoku?

The Roads of Shikoku (Shikoku Nature Trail) is a long nature trail that spans over 1545.6km. It begins in Naruto City of Tokushima Prefecture and ends in Itano-cho of Itano District in the same prefecture. This trail allows you to walk around Shikoku while having the chance to become acquainted with the sacred sites of Shikoku as well as the nature and historical sites scattered around the various regions.
The The Roads of Shikoku (Shikoku Nature Trail) in Ehime Prefecture 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 362.8km.

What’s New

  • 2024.03.15 We have added 5 courses in Ehime Prefecture, 3 courses in Kagawa Prefecture, 6 courses in Kochi Prefecture, and 4 courses in Tokushima Prefecture.
  • 2023.03.15 We have added 8 courses in Ehime Prefecture, 5 courses in Kagawa Prefecture, 9 courses in Kochi Prefecture, and 4 courses in Tokushima Prefecture.
  • 2021.03.24 We have added 3 courses for each of the 4 prefectures.
  • 2020.06.18 Please come and take a walk around Shikoku while experiencing the regional nature.
  • 2020.06.06 Since 2019, we have been gradually updating information on Google Maps that shows you course location using a smartphone's GPS function, and also the attractions of each course.
  • 2020.06.01 The Shikoku Nature Trail is a long-distance nature trail spanning 123 courses in 4 prefectures that allows you to circle around the island of Shikoku. By walking through the trail, you can absorb the nature and history of each region, including the sacred sites of Shikoku.
  • 2020.04.01 The web portal of Shikoku Nature Trail (Shikoku no Michi) has been created.

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    The Roads of Shikoku in different prefectures

    Ehime Prefecture
    The The Roads of Shikoku 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.
    Kagawa Prefecture
    The The Roads of Shikoku in Kagawa Prefecture is dotted with numerous beautiful lakes, including Manno Lake which is widely known as Japan’s most famous lake, that exist in harmony with low hills resembling inverted bowls to create a peaceful rural landscape. The entire trail comprises 28 different routes with a total length of 270km.
    Kochi Prefecture
    The The Roads of Shikoku in Kochi Prefecture brings you to the breathtaking coastlines of Cape Ashizuri and Yokonami Peninsula (which has a ria coast), the meandering Shimanto River as well as Shikoku Karst whose reflection can be seen in the river’s headwaters, the limestone cave Ryuga Cave, and various other natural and historical sites. The entire trail comprises 38 different routes with a total length of 600km.
    Tokushima Prefecture
    The The Roads of Shikoku in Tokushima Prefecture is lined with sites such as the Magosaki Observation Deck where you can enjoy panoramic views of magnificent whirlpools, as well as Ryozenji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The trail then leads you to Shosanji Temple where you may meet people embarking on the pilgrimage. The trail continues in the southern part of the prefecture along the coastline, bringing you in close proximity to the blue, sparkling Pacific Ocean. The entire trail comprises 24 different routes with a total length of 320km.

    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