Exploring the Coasts of Ashizuri National Park 1-night 2-days

Ashizuri National Park is located in the southwestern corner of Shikoku and is situated by the Kuroshio Current, one of the world’s largest warm water currents. This current is responsible for the abundance of nature and life in the region which can be observed while experiencing the coastline or within the mountains of the area with their stunning view of the sprawling Pacific Ocean.
Here, visitors can enjoy the lush scenery that spans coastline and mountains through trekking courses as well as by E-bike or by boat.

●Highlights
・Hiking through the unique terrain of the Ashizuri Cape Region
・Starwatching at the southernmost point of Shikoku
・Cycling along the sprawling Pacific Coastline of Ashizuri Cape
・A visit to the Ashizuri Underwater Observatory

●Main Activity
Hiking, E-bike cycling

●Months of Operation
Year Round

●Difficulty
★★☆☆☆

Day1

＜8:30＞
Meet at Uwajima Station, proceed by private car

＜9:30＞
Hiking through the gorges of Ashizuri, roughly 3km

＜12:30＞
Picnic style lunch

＜13:45＞
Transfer to Ashizuri Cape by private car

＜16:30＞
Arrival at Ashizuri Cape

＜18:00＞
Hotel check-in

＜18:30＞
Dinner at hotel

＜21:00＞
Starwatching

＜Accommodation＞
TheMana Village

Day2

＜8:00＞
Breakfast at hotel

＜9:00＞
Ashizuri Cape coastal cruise

＜10:15＞
Coastal cycling to Roadside Station Mejika-no-Sato, roughly 20km

＜12:30＞
Lunch at roadside station, local regional dishes

＜13:30＞
Cycling to Visitor Center Umiowa, roughly 3km

＜13:45＞
Experience Ashizuri National Park

＜14:30＞
Ashizuri Seabed Museum and Underwater Observation Point

＜15:30＞
Time for shower and change of clothes

＜16:30＞
Transfer to to Nakamura Station by private car

＜17:30＞
Tour ends at Nakamura Station

Notes

＜Necessary Equipment and Items＞
■Hiking
・Clothing appropriate to the season
・ Hat
・Gloves
・Appropriate and comfortable footwear
・Towel and change of clothes

■Cycling
・Clothing suitable for hiking/cycling and a change of clothes
・Suitable shoes for hiking/cycling
・Rainwear
・Water bottle
・Sunscreen and sunglasses
・Backpack


＜Course Features＞
■Unique Experiences
・Hiking through the unique scenery of the region
・Coastal cycling
・Local seafood

■Environmental Reminders
・Visitors are encouraged to use personal water bottles over PET bottles
・Visitors are asked to be considerate of environmental concerns and to actively participate in environmentally sound practices while on tour
・Primary form of transportation is E-bike

■Contribution to Region
・All meals make use of locally produced, seasonal ingredients
・All lodgings, services, etc. are provided through local businesses

Inquiries

■Please Contact
KochiAmigo Corporation