COURSE 1
Start in Imabari—dash straight through from the Iyo-Tosa Kaido to the Takamatsu Kaido!
Great for group rides too ♪
National Road Cruising Course
Instead of National Route 11 and the Hama Highway that are standard on the Shikoku loop, this two-day, one-night course rides from Ehime to Kagawa along the quieter National Route 32, together with former All-Japan champion Junya Sano.
Total course length：150.5km、Elevation gained：1016m
Day 1
| 0km |
Sunrise Itoyama
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| 1km |
A road with a view of the sea
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| 62km |
Coffee for Everyone
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| 118km |
Konpira Sando-guchi
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A classic starting point for cyclists. Snap a photo with the final bridge of the Shimanami Kaido—the one that connects to Shikoku—in the background!
Surprisingly, there aren't actually many stretches of the course with an ocean view, but the view right here is spot-on. The sea breeze feels amazing!
A café with a great atmosphere, run by an owner who is also a cyclist. The view on cloudy days is particularly lovely. A bike stand is also available.
The finish point for Day 1. If you have the energy to spare, you might want to visit Kotohira-gu Shrine. A climb of 785 steps awaits you on the way to the Main Shrine...!Day 2
| 2km |
Haraigawa Bridge
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| 28km |
Ritsurin Garden / Ritsurin-an
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| 28km |
Ueharaya Main Store
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| 32km |
JR Takamatsu Station
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A short while after leaving Kotohira, you come across a bridge with a large torii gate at its entrance. Sanuki Fuji is visible in the distance.
You can find almost all souvenirs from Kagawa Prefecture right here! Tokiwa-bashi Bridge, the starting point of the Takamatsu Kaido road, has been relocated and preserved here.
It’s a traditional, fully self-service shop. It’s fun to do everything yourself, starting with boiling the noodles.
The finish line for Day 2 is JR Takamatsu Station. If you're heading home by train, grabbing a bite at the standing sushi bar inside the station is a great option.。To Enjoy Cycling Safely
- Bicycle liability insurance has become mandatory!
- The general rule is to ride on the left side of the roadway. As an exception, when riding on the sidewalk, proceed at a slow speed on the side closest to the road.
- Make sure to turn on your lights three minutes before sunset. Using reflective materials makes you even more visible!
- Using a smartphone, riding while holding an umbrella, or using earphones is prohibited.
- Wearing a helmet helps minimize injury in the event of an accident.
Kagawa Prefecture has enacted the "Ordinance on the Safe Use of Bicycles in Kagawa Prefecture." Let’s all—whether riding a bicycle, walking, or driving a car—share the road with mutual respect for one another and strive for safety.