Hojo to Imabari with a Castle and Temples |
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We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
This route starts in Hojo, goes over the shoulder of Mt. Takanawa and around Tamagawa Reservoir. Then it heads down into the centre of Imabari, visiting pilgrimage temples and Imabari Castle. The route returns to Hojo around the coast, passing a petroleum refinery and sake brewery.
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This ride takes in some of the best bridges and islands of the Shimanami Kaido, Japan's iconic cycling route over the Seto Inland Sea.
This ride takes in some of the best bridges and islands of the Shimanami Kaido, Japan's iconic cycling route over the Seto Inland Sea. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
This loop takes to you up to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain on Shikoku. The route takes you ... more
This loop takes to you up to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain on Shikoku. The route takes you on the UFO Line, an amazingly scenic road traversing the shoulder of the mountain, offering views over Kochi to the Pacific Ocean. You return along the great Yoshino River. (less)
This loop takes to you up to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain on Shikoku. The route takes you on the UFO Line, an amazingly scenic road traversing the shoulder of the mountain, offering views over Kochi t...more
This loop takes to you up to Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain on Shikoku. The route takes you on the UFO Line, an amazingly scenic road traversing the shoulder of the mountain, offering views over Kochi to the Pacific Ocean. You return along the great Yoshino River. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
A mostly downhill ride through the Iya Valley, visiting the iconic vine bridges and the lovely, spooky Village of Dolls, ending at an evocative museum.
A mostly downhill ride through the Iya Valley, visiting the iconic vine bridges and the lovely, spooky Village of Dolls, ending at an evocative museum. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
A route along the beautiful Niyodo River from the Odo Dam to the town of Ino.
A route along the beautiful Niyodo River from the Odo Dam to the town of Ino. (less)
A route along the beautiful Niyodo River from the Odo Dam to the town of Ino.
A route along the beautiful Niyodo River from the Odo Dam to the town of Ino. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
This varied route starts in Niihama with a good hill climb up the side of Mt. Higashi-Akaishi on ... more
This varied route starts in Niihama with a good hill climb up the side of Mt. Higashi-Akaishi on the Besshi Line road, followed by a long descent beside the beautiful Dōzan River into Shikokuchūō. It returns to Niihama along the Sanuki Kaidō, a little-known road that was originally the route taken by pilgrims heading to Konpira Shrine. (less)
This varied route starts in Niihama with a good hill climb up the side of Mt. Higashi-Akaishi on the Besshi Line road, followed by a long descent beside the beautiful Dōzan River into Shikokuchūō. It returns...more
This varied route starts in Niihama with a good hill climb up the side of Mt. Higashi-Akaishi on the Besshi Line road, followed by a long descent beside the beautiful Dōzan River into Shikokuchūō. It returns to Niihama along the Sanuki Kaidō, a little-known road that was originally the route taken by pilgrims heading to Konpira Shrine. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
Naruto in Tokushima is famous for the whirlpools that form in the Naruto Strait between Shikoku a... more
Naruto in Tokushima is famous for the whirlpools that form in the Naruto Strait between Shikoku and Honshu islands, under the Onaruto Bridge, where the Seto Inland Sea joins the Pacific Ocean. Lesser known is the impressive inland sea, the Naruto Uchi no Umi, formed by islands at the western end of the great suspension bridge. (less)
Naruto in Tokushima is famous for the whirlpools that form in the Naruto Strait between Shikoku and Honshu islands, under the Onaruto Bridge, where the Seto Inland Sea joins the Pacific Ocean. Lesser known i...more
Naruto in Tokushima is famous for the whirlpools that form in the Naruto Strait between Shikoku and Honshu islands, under the Onaruto Bridge, where the Seto Inland Sea joins the Pacific Ocean. Lesser known is the impressive inland sea, the Naruto Uchi no Umi, formed by islands at the western end of the great suspension bridge. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
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We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
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We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
This circular route explores the beauty of Kuma Kōgen, a highland area in central Shikoku, known ... more
This circular route explores the beauty of Kuma Kōgen, a highland area in central Shikoku, known for its pilgrimage temples and forest industry. The route follows rivers that provide refreshing sights and sounds. (less)
This circular route explores the beauty of Kuma Kōgen, a highland area in central Shikoku, known for its pilgrimage temples and forest industry. The route follows rivers that provide refreshing sights and so...more
This circular route explores the beauty of Kuma Kōgen, a highland area in central Shikoku, known for its pilgrimage temples and forest industry. The route follows rivers that provide refreshing sights and sounds. (less)
We specialise in the island of Shikoku, Japan
A good day's hike from Hiura to Otoshi through the fascinating ruins of the old Besshi Copper Mine.
A good day's hike from Hiura to Otoshi through the fascinating ruins of the old Besshi Copper Mine. (less)
A good day's hike from Hiura to Otoshi through the fascinating ruins of the old Besshi Copper Mine.
A good day's hike from Hiura to Otoshi through the fascinating ruins of the old Besshi Copper Mine. (less)
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