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Shikoku (), one of Japans four principal islands, is divided administrative-ly into four prefecturesTokushima, Kagawa, Ehime and Kochi. These corre-spond to the four former provinces of Awa, Sanuki, Iyo and Tosa, giving theisland its name Shikoku (Four Provinces).Shikoku covers an area of 18,787 sq. km. It abounds in places of great touristinterest. To cite just a few, it includes the scenic Inland Sea coast forming partof the Inland Sea National Park, Yashima Plateau rich in historic associations,

Kotohira noted for Kotohiragu Shrine, Tokushima of Awa Odori dance fame,Takamatsu with its beautiful Ritsurin Garden, Kochi renowned as the site ofdog fighting, Matsuyama well known for the Dogo Hot Spring in the city andUwajima for its bull fighting.Shikoku de Tokusuru Passport is available for discount service at the sight-seeing venues and the souvenir shops.URL : http//www.shikoku.gr.jp/ (Japanese only)

ToFrom

(Airport)HanedaHaneda

ChubuHanedaKansai / Itami

HanedaKansai / ItamiChubu

Operated by

ANA, JALJAL

ANAANA, JALANAANA, JALANA, JACANA

Time required

1 hr. 20 min.1 hr. 20 min.

1 hr.1 hr. 10 min.45 min.

1 hr. 30 min.50 min.

1 hr. 10 min.

One-way fare()

29,50029,600

20,00028,90015,20032,00017,00023,800

Access from / to downtown

35 - 45 min. by bus from JR Takamatsu Sta.28 min. by bus from JR Tokushima Sta.

37 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta.

21 min. by bus from JR Matsuyama Sta.

Access:By Air from Haneda Airport (Tokyo), Itami Airport (Osaka) or Kansai Airport (Osaka)

Fares vary according to the season.Information: ANA All Nippon Airways Tel. 0120-029-222 (Toll free) JAL, JACJapan Airlines Tel. 0120-255-971 (Toll free)

By Rail from Tokyo or Kyoto (via Seto Ohashi Bridge):One-way fare marked with * is a case of choosing non-reserved seat in Marine Liner

One-way fare ()DestinationFrom-(Via)-To

(Station) Train type and name Time required

Takamatsu

Tokushima

Kochi

Matsuyama

Tokyo - (Okayama)

TokyoKyoto - (Okayama)

Tokyo - (Okayama)

Kyoto - (Okayama)

Tokyo - (Okayama)

Kyoto - (Okayama)

Tokyo - (Okayama)

Kyoto - (Okayama)

JR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi & Marine LinerJR Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari & Marine LinerJR Tokaido Sanyo Line Sunrise Seto (Sleeping car)Nozomi & Marine Liner

Hikari & Marine LinerNozomi, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioHikari, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioNozomi, Marine Liner& Limited Express UzushioHikari, Marine Liner & Limited Express UzushioNozomi & Limited Express NampuHikari & Limited Express NampuNozomi & Limited Express NampuHikari & Limited Express NampuNozomi & Limited Express ShiokazeHikari & Limited Express ShiokazeNozomi & Limited Express ShiokazeHikari & Limited Express Shiokaze

4 hrs. 40 min.5 hrs. 30 min.9 hrs. 40 min.2 hrs. 10 min.

2 hrs. 50 min.5 hrs. 50 min.7 hrs. 10 min.3 hrs. 30 min.4 hrs. 40 min.6 hrs. 10 min.6 hrs. 56 min.3 hrs. 50 min.4 hrs. 15 min.6 hrs. 14 min.6 hrs. 44 min.3 hrs. 50 min.4 hrs. 46 min.

17,680*17,180*20,4609,190*

8,890*18,770*18,270*11,220*10,920*19,55019,05011,90011,60019,98019,48012,54012,240

By Bus:

ReservationTo From (Bus terminal) Bus type and name Timerequired One-wayfare ()JR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Yokohama Sta. West Exit / YokohamaJR Shinagawa Sta. / TokyoJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu via JR Shinjuku New South Exit. /Tokyo

Meitetsu Bus Center. /NagoyaJR Osaka Sta. via JR Nanba Sta. /OsakaJR Kyoto Sta. /KyotoJR Nara Sta. via Osaka /NaraJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Kyoto Sta. /KyotoJR Osaka Sta. /OsakaJR Hakata/FukuokaJR Fukuyama Sta. / HiroshimaJR Kyoto Sta. Hachijo Exit / KyotoJR Tokyo Sta. Yaesu / TokyoJR Shinjuku Sta. West Exit / TokyoJR Fukuyama Sta. / HiroshimaJR Onomichi Sta. / Hiroshima

JR Bus Dream TakamatsuNishi-Tokyo & Shikoku kousokuBus Hello BridgeKeihinkyuko-dentetsu Eddy

JR Bus Dream TokushimaMeitetsu Bus / Tokushima BusAwa Express OsakaAwa Express KyotoAwa Express Osaka

JR Bus Dream KochiOdakyu Bus Blue MetsKeihan BusHankyu Bus YosakoiTosa Dentetsu HarimayaChugoku Bus Ocean LinerKeihan Bus

JR Bus Dream MatsuyamaKeio Bus Orange LinerChugoku Bus Kirara ExpressChugoku Bus Kirara Express

9 hrs. 55 min.9 hrs. 45 min.9 hrs. 15 min.9 hrs. 20 min.9 hrs. 25 min.6 hrs. 40 min.2 hrs. 37 min.

3 hrs.4 hrs.

11 hrs. 10 min.11 hrs. 40 min.5 hrs. 10 min.

4 hrs. 50 min-7 hrs. 10 min.

9 hrs. 40 min.3 hrs. 10 min.5 hrs. 30 min.12 hrs. 16 min.

12 hrs.2 hrs. 34 min.2 hrs. 6 min.

10,00010,0009,500

10,00010,0006,6003,6004,1003,900

12,50012,5006,5006,000

10,5004,0007,000

12,00012,0003,8003,600

JR Bus: 03-3844-1950

Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222

Shikoku Kousoku Bus: 087-881-8419

Keihinkyuko: 03-3743-0022JR Bus Kanto: 03-3844-0495

Meitetsu Bus Center: 052-582-0489

Nishinihon JR Bus: 06-6371-0111JR Shikoku Bus: 088-602-1090

JR Bus: 03-3844-0495Odakyu Bus: 03-5438-8511Keihan Bus: 075-661-8200Hankyu Bus: 06-6866-3147

Toden Bus: 088-884-5666Chugoku Bus: 084-954-9700Keihan Bus: 075-661-8200JR Bus: 03-3844-1950

Keio Bus: 03-5376-2222Chugoku Bus: 084-954-9700

Takamatsu

Tokushima

Kochi

Matsuyama

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Transportation in Shikoku:

From

Takamatsu

Tokushima

To

Matsuyama

Tokushima

Kotohira

Kochi

Naruto

Type and name

JR Limited Express Ishizuchi

JR Limited Express Uzushio

KotodenJR local train / LEX Shimanto

JR Limited Express Shimanto

JR local train

Time required

2 hrs. 30 min.

1 hr. 10 min.

1 hr.57 min. / 35 min.

2 hrs. 20 min.

35 min.

One-way fare ()

6,010

3,070

610830 / 1,340

4,760

350

(Kochi - Cape Ashizuri)

Kochi

Nakamura

Nakamura

Cape Ashizuri

JR Limited Express Nampu

Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus

(Transfer at Tosashimizu Bus Center)

1 hrs. 40 min.

1 hr. 40 - 50 min.

4,730

1,930

(Cape Ashizuri - Uwajima)

Cape Ashizuri

Sukumo

Sukumo

Uwajima

Kochi Seinan Kotsu Bus

(Transfer at Tosashimizu Bus Center)

Uwajima Jidosha Bus

2 hrs. 15min.

1 hr.s 49min.

2,520

1,750

To Kokura

To Yanai

To Hiroshima

To Osaka / Kobe

To Mihara

To Nishi-Oita, Beppu

To Beppu

To Usuki

To Saiki

To Tokyo

To Osaka

To Kobe

To Uno

To Kobe

To Wakayama

To Shin-Moji

Imabari

Niihama

Kochi

Kannoura

Matsuyama

Yawatahama

Sukumo

Ashizuri

Takamatsu

Tadotsu

Tokushima

Naruto

Niihama

YawatahamaUwajima

Sukumo KubokawaNakamura

Tatsukushi Cape Ashizuri

Cape Muroto

Kannoura

Kaifu

TokushimaAwa-IkedaKotohira

TadotsuImabari40

Matsuyama

Naruto

Kochi

Takamatsy

40030

110

110

146360

1055

55

60

150

200

800

6060 110

40

60 12020

120120

65

60 2515 60

409075

Niihama

Yawatahama

Uwajima

Sukumo

Kubokawa

Nakamura

Tatsukushi

JR Line (Limited Express)

Bus linePrivate line

Time required (Minutes)Cape Ashizuri

Cape Muroto

Kannoura

Kaifu

Tokushima

Awa-Ikeda

Kotohira

Tadotsu

Imabari35

Matsuyama

Naruto

Kochi

Takamatsu

30

80

90

110

190

120

10

55

55

35

150

150

80

60 30

60110

30

45100

120

120

65

5025

15 60

30

90

75

Takamatsu - Uno: 55 min., 390Matsuyama - Kokura: 7 hrs. 5 min., 5,300Matsuyama - Oita: 3 hrs. 30 min., 3,800Niihama - Osaka: 9 hrs. 20min., 5,700Yawatahama - Usuki: 2 hrs. 25 min., 2,320Yawatahama - Beppu: 2 hrs. 50 min., 3,120Imabari - Kobe: 7 hrs. 5 min., 6,600(Fare above is for a economy class.)

To From (Port)

Sannomiya Shin-ko

Tokyo Ferry TerminalWakayama PortShinmoji Ferry Terminal/Kitakyushu

Hiroshima Ujina-ko

Yanai

Osaka Nan-Ko

Kure

Takamatsu

Tokushima

Matsuyama

Imabari

Type of vessel

Ferry

Ferry

FerryHydrofoil

Ferry

Ferry

High-speed boat

Time required

3 hrs. 40 min.

18 hrs. 10 min.2 hrs. 10 min.

14 hrs. 30 min.

2 hrs. 40 min.1 hr.s0 8 min.

2 hrs. 30 min.

11 hrs. 20 min.

1 hr.s 10 min.

Fare ()

1,800 up

9,900 up2,000 up7,160 up

3,5006,900

3,500

7,500

3,700

By Sea:

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TAKAMATSU CITY

Takamatsu () serves as a convenient starting point for exploringShikoku Island. Within easy access, it abounds in tourist attractions such asRitsurin Garden, Yashima Plateau and Kotohiragu Shrine.Ritsurin Garden () is admired as one of the masterpieces of

Japanese landscape gardening. Covering 75 ha. of land, it is skillfully laid outto harmonize with the surrounding pine-covered hills. Visitors can enjoy avariety of scenery throughout the four seasons. The garden is 15 min. bybus from Takamatsu Sta. (230). Open: 7:00-17:00 (Dec. & Jan.), 7:00-17:30

(Feb.), 6:30-18:00 (Mar.), 5:30-18:30 (Apr., May & Sep.), 5:30-19:00 (Jun., Jul.

& Aug.), 6:00-17:30 (Oct.), 6:30-17:00 (Nov.). Admission: 400.Yashima (), a peninsula jutting out into the Inland Sea, is an old battle-field of the late 12th century. Commanding a spectacular view of the InlandSea, it is 20 min. by Kotoden Railway Shido Line from Takamatsu Pier(310).Shikokumura () or Shikoku Village is an open-air museum of oldresidential houses in Shikoku. It is located near Yashima Plateau. Open: 8:30-18:00 (Apr. - Oct.), 8:30-17:30 (Nov. - Mar.). (Enter before 1 hour.)

Admission: 800.

OUTSIDE TAKAMATSU

Kotohiragu Shrine () is one of the most revered Shintoshrines in the country. The main shrine stands halfway up Mt. Zozusan (). The approach to the shrine is a long flight of granite steps 785 inall. There is a palanquin to take you up the flight if the climb is too arduous.1 hr. by JR or Kotoden trains from Takamatsu Stations and a 15 min. walkfrom JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations.Kanamaruza () is the oldest Kabuki theater in Japan, and is desig-nated as an Important Cultural Asset. Kabuki is performed here everyApr.May. 20-min. walk from JR or Kotoden Kotohira Stations.Megijima Island () is located about 4 km offshore from TakamatsuPort. The island is also called Onigashima (demons island) which frequent-ly appears in Japanese legend. The island offers truly superb views of theSeto Inland Sea spanning a whole 360 degrees.

Ogijima Island (), located near Megijima, is a nostalgic lighthousewhich is often, photographed for videos and films. There is also a lighthousemuseum.Side trips from Takamatsu to two great museums.Benesse Art Site Naoshima (), is a collec-tive term for Benesse Corporations contemporary art activities inNaoshima island, 50 min. from Takamatsu port (510 yen) or 20 min. by ferry

from Uno port (280 yen). Benesse House (): a museumdesigned by Tadao Ando, an international famous architect, with accommo-dation facilities. Site specific works are permanently exhibited. Reservation isrequired for the hotel (Tel 087-892-2030). Open: 8:00- 21:00 (Gallery).Admission: 1,000 yen. Art House Project ():old Japanese houses are remodeled, and artists transform these space intoartworks. Open hours differs from those houses. Admission: 1,000 yen.Chichu Art Museum (): established as a site to rethink therelationship between nature and people. The museum is located on thesouth side of Naoshima. You can enjoy artworks of Claude Monet, WalterDe Maria and James Turrell. The building is designed by Tadao Ando. Open:10:0018:00 (Mar. Sep. ), 10:0017:00 (Oct. Feb.) Please enter 1 hourbefore closing time. Closed: Mon (open when Mon. falls on a national holi-

day and closed the following day.) & Dec. 30 Jan. 2. Admission: 2,000.Isamu Noguchi Teien Museum Japan ()20-min. walk from Yakuri Sta. on Kotoden Shido Line or 25 min. by taxi from

JR Takamatsu Sta. exhibits 150 stone sculptures by Isamu Noguchi. His ate-lier, exhibit house and garden are open to the public only by advance reser-vation (Fax: 087-845-0505). Open: 10:00, 13:00 & 15:00 on Tue., Thu. & Sat.except Obon and the New Years holiday. Admission: 2,100.

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Yashimaji TempleTakamatsu PortTakamatsu Port

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JR Ritsurin GardenKitaguchi Sta.JR

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Kawaramachi Sta.

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Numbers 1 8 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 7/8 & 8/8.

TOKUSHIMA & VICINITY

Tokushima () is an old castle town known for its passionate Awa-odoridance in summer. 1 hr. 15 min. by JR Limited Express from Takamatsu (2,870).Awa Jurobes House () 20 min. by bus from TokushimaStation, is a Ningyo Joruri puppet theater. Ningyo Joruri flourished as a folkamusement in the Edo Era. It is a Japanese traditional composite art whichincludes dolls with expressive wooden faces such as anger and sorrow, dolls inmotion controlled by a puppet manipulator, and a dramatic narrative recital of

Joruri with shamisen instrument. Admission: 400 The 30-minute show begins at11:00 on Mon. to Fri., and at 11:00 and 14:00 on Sat., Sun. and national holidays.Closed: Dec. 31 to Jan. 3Naruto (), 40 min. by JR local train from Tokushima (350), is noted for itsgiant whirlpools in the Naruto Straits. At each ebb and flow of the tide, the cur-rents rush through this narrow passage, forming hundreds of foaming whirlpoolsof various sizes. Senjojiki Observatory Platform in Naruto Park, offering an exten-

sive view of the straits, is 20 min. by bus from Naruto Sta. (300) or 1 hr. by busfrom Tokushima Sta. (690). Boats from the park are also available to see thewhirlpools at close distance. Fare: 1,5002,200Otani-yaki Pottery Kilns () are concentrated around Awa-OtaniSta., which is 3 min. from Naruto by JR (210). You can see Otani-yaki potterybeing made there.Otsuka Museum of Art (), 15min. by bus from Naruto Sta. or55min. by bus from Tokushima Sta., is the largest permanent exhibition in Japanand exhibits more than 1,000 art works from 190 museums in 25 countries.Open: 9:30-17:00 Closed on Mon and New Year's holiday. Admission: 3,150.Iyakei Gorge () is famous for its fresh greenery in early summer, as wellas its autumnal tinted foliage. Its main tourist attractions are an open-air hotspring and Kazurabashi, a suspension bridge made of vines. From Takamatsu Sta.to Awa-Ikeda, it takes 1 hr. by JR Limited Express Shimanto (2,870), and from

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Awa Jurobe's House

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To Takamatsu

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To Anan

Tokushima Airport

Awa Jurobes House

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JR Tokushima Line

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Numbers 9 12 correspond to those in the Accommodations Iist on page 7/8.

Awa-Ikeda to Kazurabashi, 1 hr. by bus (1,250).Kazurabashi Bridge of Iya () is made of creepers growing wild in fieldsand mountains. There were formerly many similar bridges used for daily living pur-poses dispersed in the area, but only few remain today. You will get a thilling experi-ence in crossing it. Open: Sunrise to Sunset. Crossing fee: 500. 3min. walk fromKazura Bridge Bus Stop, is one of the Three Eccentric Bridges in Japan.Oboke Koboke () is a ravine along Yoshino River. Thescenery of phenomenal rocks is remarkable. Downstream boats are available for1,050 (round trip). 30 min. from Awa-Ikeda to Oboke by JR local train (440), a20-min. walk from Oboke Sta. to the boarding place.

Awaodori Kaikan (), 15-min. walk from JR Tokushima Sta.,offer you the Awa Dance Festival held in summer every day here throughwatching or participating in Awaodori dancing. On the second floor of the main hall,you can dance and enjoy the authentic Awaodori together with dancers. AwaodoriMuseum is on the third floor. It contains an exhibition on the history of the danceand an experience corner. Open: 9:00-17:00. Closed: 2nd & 4th Wed. (openwhen Wed. falls on a national holiday and closed the following day) and Dec.28.-Jan. 3. Admission: 300 (Awa Odori Museum), 500 (Awa Odori Hall).Awaodori performance (40 min.) starts at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. on weekdays.11:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 on Sat., Sun. and national holidays.

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Kochi (), a former castle town beyond the Shikoku Mountain Range, isaccessible by JR limited express train in 2 hrs. 20 min. from Takamatsu(4,760) or by JR express bus in 2 hrs. 30 min. from Matsuyama (3,500).The city is known for its processed marine products including katsuobushi(dried bonito used for seasoning).Kochi Castle (), 20-min. walk from JR Kochi Sta., is noted for itsdonjon designated as an Important Cultural Property. It was reconstructed in1753. The site now forms Kochi Park. Open daily 9:00 - 17:00 (no entranceafter 16:30) except Dec. 26 to 31. Admission: 400.Katsurahama (), 40 min. by bus from JR Kochi Sta. (610), is a scenic

beach with 5 colors sand and green pines fringed with fantastically shapedrocks and reefs. It is particularly celebrated for moon-viewing in autumn.Ryugado Stalactite Cave (), 30 min. by JR Dosan Line and 20 min.by bus from Kochi Sta., is a limestone grotto, meandering inland for 4 km(2.5 mi.). The limestone formations make for fine geological specimens. Anumber of dishes, presumably used by the prehistoric residents, have alsobeen unearthed in the cave. The cave is protected as a natural monument aswell as a historic site. Open 8:30 - 17:00 (Mar. - Nov.), 8:30 - 16:30 (Dec. -Feb.). Admission: 1,000. (Adventure Course 1,500.)

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MATSUYAMA

Matsuyama (), pop. 515,002 (as of Sep. 2008), is the capital of EhimePrefecture in Shikoku Island. The city and its surroundings are blessed withhistorical attractions and natural beauty.Matsuyama Castle () is located on a 132 m-high hill. Ropeway andlift are available for going up to the top. From the donjon, one can get apanoramic view of Matsuyama City. The castle was completed in 1627, andit is one of the few castles in Japan that has been preserved in its originalcondition. Admission: 500.Dogo Spa () is accessible in 15 min. by streetcar from MatsuyamaCity. It is considered to be the oldest spa in Japan. The public bath is a 3-sto-ried wooden structure built in 1894. The fees for taking a bath vary from400 to 1,500 for adults, depending on the services requested. There isalso a special bath for the Imperial Family called Yushinden (). It isnot in use now, but it is preserved as an Important Cultural Property. Thetour costs 250 for adults.Ishite Temple () One of the 88 temples in Shikoku of the ShingonSect. Famous for Ohenrosan, or pilgrims in white costumes traveling onfoot to visit the 88 temples. Some buildings in the precincts are designatedas Important Cultural Properties.

Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum (), 12 min. bybus from JR Matsuyama Sta., named from Ryotaro Shiba's novel written ofmodernization of Japan, was built as a forum of the city. The main charactersin the novel are from Matsuyama. The unique triangle museum building wasdesigned by worldfamous architect Tadao Ando. Open: 9:40 18:30 (Enterbefore 18:00.) Closed: 2nd. 5th Mon. (open when Mon. falls on a nationalholiday and closed the following day), Tue. follows 1st Mon., Dec. 29 31.Admission: 400.Iyo Kasuri Kaikan (), 20 min. by bus from JR MatsuyamaSta. is the craft center which showcases the local traditional textile, IyoKasuri. Visitors can watch weavers making the fabric, try indigo dyeing(reservations required), and buy products at the gift shop. Open: 8:10 16:30 ( 14:30 Dec.31 Jan. 1 ) Admission : 50.

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Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park (), 109 sq. km (42sq. mi.) in area, extends over the southwestern coast of Kochi and EhimePrefectures. The park is featured by scenic Lias-type coastlines and subma-rine seascapes. Highlights are Cape Ashizuri, Tatsukushi and Minokoshi.Cape Ashizuri (), 1 hr. 45 min. by bus from JR Nakamura Sta.(1,930), is located at the southern extremity of Shikoku. It abounds in vari-ous subtropical plants. An esplanade and a pathway are laid out.Tatsukushi Beach (), 1 hr. by bus from Cape Ashizuri (1,380),

is famous for its fantastic rocks formed by sea and wind erosion. On thebeach are Ashizuri Aquarium, Coral Museum and the UnderseaObservatory.Minokoshi Beach (), literally leaving unseen a reef-boundseacoast similar to Tatsukushi is so named because, in the old days, sight-seers denied themselves a visit to this area since the route was extremelytrying despite its rare and beautiful scenery. Today, the coast is accessible in30 min. by a glass-bottomed boat from Tatsukushi (1,260 round-trip).

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Tobe(), 30 min. by bus from Matsuyama Sta., has a 230-year history asShikokus most renowned ceramic town with its over 80 kilns. A collectionof both classic masterpieces and contemporary works is on display atTobe-yaki Dento Sangyo Kaikan or Tobe-yaki Traditional IndustryHall. You can buy souvenir works at Tobe-yaki Togeikan nearby.Omogokei (), a bus ride of [leisure coupon (two-way tickets)3,900, leisure coupon (two-way tickets) to Tsuchigoya 4,700] 2 hrs. 30min. from Matsuyama-shi-eki () Bus Terminal takes you toOmogokei Gorge, with a beautiful variety of geological scenery. Mt.

Ishizuchi (), 1,982 m-high, is noted as a sacred mountain toppedwith a Shinto shrine and with Omogokei Gorge at its foot. A bus is operat-ed from Omogokei Gorge to Tsuchigoya, or the mountain hut (1,492 m-high), on Sat., Sun. & national holidays from Apr. 1 to Nov. 30, and everyday from Apr. 1 to 7, Jul.1 to 10 & Jul. 21 to Aug. 31 ( 770).Uwajima (), pop. 88,820 (as of Sep. 2008), 2 hrs. by Uwajima

Jidosha Bus from Matsuyama-shi-eki Bus Terminal, used to be a castle towngoverned by the famous Date family as its lord from the 17th through the19th centuries. Most tourist attractions are related to this Date family, suchas Uwajima Castle (), Municipal Date Museum ()and Tenshaen Garden (). The city is famous for its bull fight, wheretwo giant bulls (about 1t) fight each other (Jan. 2, 1st Sun. in Apr., Jul. 24,Aug.14 and 4th Sun. in Oct.). Local festivals are featured by giant bull mon-ster floats (5 - 6m). The festivals are held on Jul. 22, 23 & 24.

Shimanami Kaido (), is a 60kilometer route which allowsone to travel from Onomichicity, Hiroshima, to Imabaricity, Ehime via aseries of bridges connecting smaller islands. For those interested in cycling,there is a bicycle path along the whole route. This collection of bridges is amust for engineering fans, as it is a veritable gallery of bridges.URL: http//www.jb-honshi.co.jp/english/index.html.Uchiko Antique Street (), 5min walk from JRUchiko Sta. is a 600m long historical street with buildings from the 18th and19th century through the Yokaichigokoku quarter of Uchiko. A restored

wooden kabuki theater, a museum about old ways of life, and historical fami-ly homes are open to the public. The town is an ideal place to view tradi-tional Japanese merchant architecture.URL: http://www.we-love-uchiko.jp/we-love-uchiko-e/index3.html.

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Takamatsu:

1 Takamatsu Tokyu Inn (BH) (087) 821-0109 (087) 821-0291

2 Takamatsu Station Hotel (BH) (087) 821-6989 (087) 851-5575

3 Takamatsu Terminal Hotel (BH) (087) 822-3731 (087) 822-0749

4 Okura Hotel Takamatsu (BH) (087) 821-2222 (087) 821-2384

5 Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu (H) (087) 822-3555 (087) 822-7516

6 Takamatsu Sakika Guest House (BH) W (087) 822-2111 (087) 822-3004 7 ANA Hotel Clement Takamatsu (H) (087) 811-1111 (087) 811-1100

8 Takamatsu City Hotel (BH) W (087) 834-3345 (087) 833-8151

Kotohira:

Kotobuki Ryokan (R) W (0877) 73-3872 (0877) 73-3872

Kotohira Riverside Hotel (BH) (0877) 75-1880 (0877) 75-2890

Tokushima:

9 Tokushima Youth Hostel (Y) (088) 663-1505 (088) 663-2407

10 Hotel Clement Tokushima (H) (088) 656-3111 (088) 656-3132

11 Hotel Astoria (BH) (088) 653-6151 (088) 653-6350

12 Tokushima Station Hotel (BH) (088) 652-8181 (088) 652-8681

Kochi:

13 Comfort Hotel Kochi Ekimae (H) (088) 883-1441 (088) 884-3692

14 Hotel Sunroute Kochi (BH) (088) 823-1311 (088) 823-1383

15 Best Western Kochi (H) (088) 826-6611 (088) 826-6612

16 Los Inn (BH) W (088) 884-1110 (088) 884-1095

17 Business Hotel Tosa (BH) (088) 825-3332 (088) 825-3359

18 Kochi Youth Hostel (Y) (088) 823-0858 (088) 823-0859

Matsuyama:

19 Matsuyama Youth Hostel (Y) (089) 933-6366 (089) 933-6378

20 Guest House Matsuyama (BH) (089) 934-5296 (089) 934-5296

21 Business Minshuku Matsuyama (M) (089) 924-8386 (089) 924-8654

22 Minshuku Miyoshi (M) (089) 977-2581 (089) 977-2581

23 Yamatoya Honten (R) (089) 935-8880 (089) 925-8881

24 Matsuyama City Hotel (BH) (089) 932-1121 (089) 932-3719

25 Tokyo Dai-Ichi Hotel Matuyama (H) (089) 947-4411 (089) 947-4420

26 Central Hotel (BH) (089) 941-4358 (089) 934-2013

27 Business Hotel King (BH) (089) 946-2511 (089) 946-2511

28 Business Hotel Taihei (BH) W (089) 943-5000 (089) 932-2525

29 Hotel Luna Park (R) (089) 931-1234 (089) 933-3198

30 Hotel Patio Dogo (H) (089) 941-4128 (089) 941-4129

31 Hotel Abis Matsuyama(H) (089) 941-9003 (089) 941-9005

32 Abis Inn Dogo (BH) (089) 998-6000 (089) 998-6006

33 Check In Matsuyama (BH) (089) 998-7000 (089) 998-7801

34 Toyoko Inn (BH) (089) 941-1045 (089) 941-2046

Muroto:

Hotsumisakiji Youth Hostel (Y) (0887) 23-0024 (0887) 22-0055

Ashizuri: Ashizuri Youth Hostel (Y) (08808) 8-0324 (08808) 8-0327

Uwajima:

Uwajima Daiichi Hotel (BH) (0895) 25-0001 (0895) 25-0002

Uwajima Youth Hostel (Y) (0895) 22-7177 (0895) 22-7176

Imabari:

Imabari-shi Cycling Terminal Sunrise Itoyama (0898) 41-3196 (0898) 41-3188

Komecho Ryokan (R) W (0898) 32-0554 (0898) 33-0843

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Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange

Association (TOPIA):

6th fl., Clement Plaza, 1-61, Terashima-honcho-nishi,

Tokushima City, Tokushima Pref. Tel. (088)656-3303

10:0018:00; Closed: Year End and New Years holiday

Takamatsu City Tourist Information:

Beside JR Takamatsu Station, 1-16, Hamano-cho, Takamatsu City,

Kagawa Pref. Tel. (087)851-2009

9:0018:00; Closed: Dec.30Jan.3

Matsuyama City Tourist Information:

JR Matsuyama Station, 1-14-1, Minamiedo, Matsuyama City,

Ehime Pref. Tel. (089)931-3914

8:3020:30

Ehime Prefectural International Center:

1-1, Dogoichiman, Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref.

Tel. (089)917-5678

8:3017:00; Closed: Sun., natinal holidays and Dec.29Jan.3

Dogo Infomation Office:

6-8, Dogoyuno-machi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Pref.

Tel. (089)943-8342

8:0020:00 (Oct.Mar.), 8:0021:00 (Apr.Sep.)

Sunrise Itoyama:

2-8-1, Sunabacho, Imabari City, Ehime Pref.

7:0021:00 Tel. (0898)41-3196

Kochi "i" Information Office:

JR Kochi Station, 1-45, Sakaedacho, Kochi City, Kochi Pref.

9:0017:00 Tel. (088)826-3337

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