[Breathtaking view] The southernmost point of Shikoku! Cape Ashizuri is beautiful
by aynaa|弾丸トラベラー
Oct 26, 2024
Cape Ashizuri | Tosashimizu, Kochi
"360-degree ocean views from the southernmost tip of Shikoku"
— Cape Ashizuri, located in Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture, is the southernmost cape in Shikoku.
The Pacific Ocean stretches out below, so majestic that it truly feels like the Earth is round, making it a popular scenic spot. ✨
The tip of the cape is home to a chalk-white lighthouse and observation deck, making it a popular destination along with Kongofukuji Temple, the 38th temple of the 88 Shikoku temples.
📍 [Location & Access]
・Address: Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture
・Access: Approximately 40 minutes by car from Tosashimizu City / Approximately 3 hours by car from Kochi City
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✨ [Highlights]
・Cape Ashizuri Lighthouse (a chalk-white lighthouse perched on a 60m-high cliff)
・A magnificent panoramic view of the horizon from the observation deck
・The legend of "Kameyobaba," a place associated with Kobo Daishi
・The 38th temple, Kongofukuji, is nearby
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🎒 Tips
・Access is difficult without a car, so renting a car is recommended
・Strong sea breezes are a must, so bring a jacket
・The sunsets and sunrises are beautiful, but the blue ocean during the day is also impressive
・The surrounding area is famous for Tosashimizu City's bonito dish (straw-grilled tuna tataki) 🐟
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