Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the many islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Yashima cycling route

Go cycling to enjoy the stunning view of the Seto Inland Sea to the fullest!

Yashima is a peninsula protruding into the Seto Inland Sea. Prefectural Route 150, surrounded by the sea, is perfect for cycling. Linked with Prefectural Route 36, which circles the Aji Peninsula, this route is perfect for enjoying the beautiful landscape of the many islands on a bicycle! This page also points out attractive photo spots and popular restaurants along the route.

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Michi-no-Eki Genpei no Sato Mure

This roadside station has a souvenir section, offering a wide array of local Kagawa and Shikoku specialties. There is a restaurant here too that is popular because of its fish dishes prepared by local women. This facility also has restrooms and an information station, making it a perfect place for making preparations before you start. Stone sculptures are displayed on the premises because it is located in the Aji-stone excavation area.

Address: 631-7 Murecho Hara, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]
TEL: +81878456080
Business hours: 9:00-17:00
Regular holidays: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (Open on the above days as well and closed on the following days when the above days are national holidays, in principle)

Kaisen Shokudo Jakoya (a seafood restaurant)

This restaurant offers more than 60 different homemade dishes every day. Prepared by local women, the menu includes local specialty fish dishes, attracting many repeat customers who long for classic flavors.

Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-14:00 | Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays 11:00-15:00
Regular holidays: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (Open on the above days as well and closed on the following days when the above days are national holidays, in principle)

Cycle Oasis

A Cycle Oasis is a rest station for cyclists equipped with toilets, bicycle stands, bicycle pumps, and other tools. Among the facilities along the route, Genpei no Sato Mure, Aji Kanko Butsuryukan, and Dannoura Marina are designated as Cycle Oases.
Contact each facility in advance to check the availability of bicycle tools.
*Aji Kanko Butsuryukan is closed.

Bicycle inflator
Toilet
Water station
Rest area
Maintenance

Aji Ryuozan Park Observation deck

True to the concept, “a park that makes you feel the landscape of Seto,” this park commands a panoramic view of the islands in the Seto Inland Sea. You can enjoy seeing and touching the sculptures, which are displayed in a way integrated with the landscape. The watch-shaped observation deck is a work of art from the Setouchi Triennale 2016. The watch face is designed to function as a sundial.

Address: 4389-1 Ajicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]
TEL: +81878455585 (9:00-22:00)
Business hours: May to October 7:00-18:00 | November to April 8:00-17:00
Regular holidays: Tuesday (Open on the above days as well and closed on the following days when the above days are national holidays), End-of-Year and New Year

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the many islands
in the Seto Inland Sea

Blue sky and ocean spread as far as you can see. This extraordinary landscape and fresh sea breeze soothe your mind. Cycle all the way around Yashima, and enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea and the islands, which looks different from every spot along the way. You can experience this only on a peninsula. Stop from time to time to enjoy the landscape.

Green mountains and blue ocean sparkle beautifully in the light.

#Stunning view #Islands of the Seto Inland Sea
#Many Beautiful Islands #Sky and sea

Greenery along the road identifies the season

#Autumn colors #Sense of the season #Pampas grass

Takei Kan'on Cape

The northernmost point of Shikoku is the northern tip of the Aji Peninsula. Run down a sloping road from Prefectural Road 36, which runs around the Aji Peninsula. At the end of the road, you will find the stone monument indicating the northernmost point of Shikoku. In the back is Takei Kannon Temple, where IKOMA Chikamasa, who built Takamatsu Castle, and MATSUDAIRA Yorishige, the first lord of Takamatsu, are said to have enshrined Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteśvara) as the guardian god of Takamatsu Castle's demon's gate.

Address: 5340-1 Ajicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]
TEL: +81878714664 (Takei Kannon Temple)

Arriving at the northernmost point of Shikoku

A torii gate stands on the rock at the tip of the cape.

#A place with spiritual energy #Takei Kan'on Cape

Rest area for cyclists

Rest and check your bicycle.

Junai no Seichi Aji: Kanko Koryukan

This building is reproduction of the set of the Amahira Photo Studio, which appeared in the 2004 film Crying Out Love in the Center of the World. You should also see the filming locations nearby!
This facility is closed from April 1,2022 to June 30,2022.

Rest and wrench on your bicycle at a Cycle Oasis.

Address: 5824-4 Ajicho, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]
TEL: +81878711700
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Cafe time 9:30-16:30 (L.O.16:00)
Regular holidays: Tuesday (Also open on Tuesday when Tuesday is a national holiday, and then closed the following Monday)

Shirobana Park commands a beautiful view of the foot of Yashima.

#Yashima #Shirobana Park #Many Beautiful Islands

Excavated Aji-stones are piled up along the road.

#Aji stone #Stone #Granite

Tateishi Port

Tateishi Port in eastern Yashima is blessed with natural terrain. It has been used by a large number of ships since before the Meiji period (1868 to 1912). The Aji-stone quarry on the opposite shore creates an overwhelming view of the rough rock face.

Address: Yashima Higashimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]

BAKERY Matsumoto

This bakery's old-fashioned building is a renovated 80-year-old barn. The Danish pastries and Japanese white bread are recommended. The bakery always has ten different kinds of colorful Danish pastries with seasonal fruits on them. Many runners and cyclists are repeat customers, which also has bicycle racs.

Address: 46 Yashima Higashimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa [Google Map]

TEL: +81878806800

Business hours: 8:00-15:00

Regular holidays: Monday,Tuesday (Open on Monday and closed on the following Tuesday and Wednesday when Monday is a national holiday)

Uro Coast

The Uro Coast on the west side of Yashima commands a panoramic view of Takamatsu Port on the opposite shore. At sunset, you can appreciate the beautiful contrast between the red sky and sea and the shadowy islands.

When you have completed the cycling route through Aji and Yashima, you can either keep riding to the city center of Takamatsu. The distance to the city center is about 5 kilometers if you use Route 11.