Scenic views and nature in Shikoku

Scenic Views and Natural Wonders

This collection features Shikoku's diverse topography, ranging from the westernmost point at Sada Cape to the dramatic southern cliffs of Cape Ashizuri. It highlights architectural landmarks like Matsuyama Castle and Shikoku Mura alongside natural sites such as the unique rock formations of Minokoshi and the terraced fields of Motodani. The list also includes various waterfalls, including the multi-tiered Todoroki Falls, and mountain peaks like Mount Yokokura, known for its rare plant life and historical legends.

Scenic Views and Natural Wonders — Map

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Cape Muroto

Cape Muroto is a headland at the southeastern tip of the Japanese island of Shikoku, in the city of Muroto, Kōchi Prefecture.

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佐田岬

The westernmost point of Shikoku, located at the tip of the narrow Sadamisaki Peninsula in Ehime Prefecture.

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足摺岬展望台

An observatory overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the southernmost tip of Shikoku, offering views of the white Ashizuri-misaki Lighthouse.

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見残し

A coastal area within Tatsukushi Marine Park featuring unique sandstone formations shaped by wind and wave erosion.

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本谷の棚田

A series of stone-walled rice paddies located in the mountains of Ehime Prefecture.

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樽の滝

A 30-meter-high waterfall located in Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by dense forest.

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轟の滝

A waterfall in Kochi Prefecture known for its three-tiered drop into a deep emerald basin.

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太郎滝

A waterfall in Kochi Prefecture characterized by water cascading over a wide rock face.

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せと風の丘パーク

A hilltop park featuring large wind turbines and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and the Uwa Sea.

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雲ヶ辻公園

A hilltop park in Sukumo providing views of the bay and the surrounding coastline.

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Shikoku Mura

Shikoku Mura is an open-air architectural park in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.

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Matsuyama Castle

Matsuyama Castle is a flatland-mountain castle that was built in 1603 on Mount Katsuyama, whose height is 132 meters, in Matsuyama city in…

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鬼が城山

A 1,151-meter peak in the Uwajima mountain range, offering hiking trails with views of the Bungo Channel.

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横倉山

An 800-meter peak in Kochi Prefecture home to Yokokura Shrine and diverse botanical species studied by Dr. Tomitaro Makino.

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Todoroki Waterfalls

A series of waterfalls in Tokushima Prefecture, including a 58-meter-high main fall, ranked among Japan’s top 100 waterfalls.

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翠波峰東峰展望台

A viewpoint at 894 meters offering 360-degree vistas of the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal fields of cosmos and rapeseed flowers.

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