Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 11 Kochi 高知

Day 11: 23.11.2014
* Day 3 of 3 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Kochi Castle

Breakfast: 7 Days Hotel セブンデイズホテル

Visited Nichiyoubi shi 日曜市.

Kochi JR Station 高知駅 (0913 hrs) > Tosa Yamada JR Station 土佐山田駅 (0924 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 8.

Tosa Yamada JR Station 土佐山田駅 (0935 hrs) > Anpanman Museum アンパンマンミュージアム (0958 hrs)
by JR Bus Odochi line. [620 yen]

Visited Anpanman Museum アンパンマンミュージアム. [700 yen]
http://www.anpanman-museum.net/

Anpanman Museum アンパンマンミュージアム (1143 hrs) > Tosa Yamada JR Station 土佐山田駅 (1208 hrs)
by JR Bus Odochi line. [620 yen]

Tosa Yamada JR Station 土佐山田駅 (1229 hrs) > Kochi JR Station 高知駅 (1257 hrs)
by local train.

Kochi ekimae 高知駅前 > Kochijo-mae 高知城前
by Tosaden streetcar どさでん電車.

Visited Kochi Castle 高知城. [420 yen]
http://kochipark.jp/kochijyo/

Hasuike machi dori 蓮池町通 (1532 hrs) > Kochi Ryoma Airport 高知龍馬空港 (1605 hrs)
by Airport Limousine Bus 空港連絡バス. [720 yen]

Kochi Ryoma Airport 高知龍馬空港 (1820 hrs) > HND T2 (1935 hrs)
by NH528.

HND Int Airport (2355 hrs) > SIN T2 (0635 hrs)
by NH843.

- End of Shikoku Autumn 2014 Trip - 

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 10 Iyonada Monogatari Train 伊予灘ものがたり

Day 10: 22.11.2014
* Day 2 of 3 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Iyonada Monogatari Train

Breakfast: Auberge Uchiko オーベルジュ内子

Uchiko JR 内子駅 (0952 hrs) > Iyo Ozu JR 伊予大洲駅 (1007 hrs)
by local train.

Iyo Ozu JR 伊予大洲駅 (1052 hrs) > Matsuyama JR 松山駅 (1312 hrs)
by Iyonada Monogatari Train 伊予灘ものがたり.

http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/iyonada/

[Additional fee = 980 yen + Lunch on board = 4,500 yen]

Visited Shimonada JR Station 下灘駅

Matsuyama JR 松山駅 (1326 hrs) > Tadotsu JR 多度津駅 (1522 hrs)
by Ltd Express Shiokaze 20.

Tadotsu JR 多度津駅 (1550 hrs) > Kochi JR 高知駅 (1741 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 15.

Check in: 7 Days Hotel セブンデイズホテル

Hasuike machi dori 蓮池町 > Harimaya bashi はりまや橋 > Ohashi 大橋
by Tosaden streetcar.

Visited Hirome Market ひろめ市場.

Dinner: MOS Burger

- End of Day 10 - 

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 9 Matsuyama 松山, Uchiko 内子町

Day 9: 21.11.2014
* Day 1 of 3 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Yokaichi and Gokoku Machinami 八日市・護国の町並み

Visited Dogo Onsen Honkan 道後温泉本館.
http://www.dogo.or.jp/pc/time/

Breakfast: Funaya ふなや

Dogo Onsen 道後温泉駅 (0855 hrs) > Okaido 大街道 (0904 hrs)
by Botchan Train 坊ちゃん列車.　
http://www.iyotetsu.co.jp/botchan/

Visited Matsuyama Castle 松山城. [Round trip via chairlift + admission fee = 1,020 yen]

http://www.matsuyamajo.jp/

Okaido 大街道 > Matsuyama-shi 松山市駅
by Iyotetsu streetcar, via Route 3.

Matsuyama-shi 松山市駅 > Kinuyama 衣山駅
by Iyotetsu, via Takahama line.

Lunch: Hakurakuten 白楽天 (Kinuyama Gourmet Avenue) [Ceased operation]

Kinuyama 衣山駅 > Matsuyama-shi 松山市駅 > Dogo Onsen 道後温泉駅
by Iyotetsu, followed by Iyotetsu streetar.

Dogo Onsen 道後温泉駅 (1343 hrs) > Matsuyama ekimae 松山駅前 (1405 hrs)
by Botchan Train 坊ちゃん列車.

Matsuyama JR 松山駅 (1428 hrs) > Uchiko JR 内子駅 (1452 hrs)
by Ltd Express Uwakai 17.

Visited Uchiko Theater 内子座. [400 yen]

Visited Yokaichi and Gokoku Machinami 八日市・護国の町並み.

Strolled along the streets of Uchiko town.

Check in: Auberge Uchiko オーベルジュ内子
http://www.orienthotel.jp/uchiko/english/

Dinner: Auberge Uchiko オーベルジュ内子

- End of Day 9 -

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 8 Shimanto River 四万十川, Dogo Onsen 道後温泉

Day 8: 20.11.2014
* Day 5 of 5 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Dogo Onsen Main Building

Breakfast: Nakamura Prince Hotel 中村プリンスホテル

Visited Sada Chinkabashi 佐田沈下橋.

Nakamura Station 中村駅 (0924 hrs) > Kubokawa JR 窪川駅 (1002 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 12.

Kubokawa JR 窪川駅 (1004 hrs) > Uwajima JR 宇和島駅 (1217 hrs)
by Tetsudo Hobby Train 鉄道ホビートレイン.

Lunch: Hozumitei ほずみ亭

Uwajima JR Station 宇和島駅 (1359 hrs) > Matsuyama JR Station 松山駅 (1520 hrs)
by Ltd Express Uwakai 16.

Matsuyama ekimae 松山駅前 > Dogo Onsen 道後温泉駅
by Iyotetsu streetcar.

Check in: Funaya ふなや

http://www.dogo-funaya.co.jp/

Visited Dogo Shopping Street, Hojo Park and Dogo Onsen Honkan 道後温泉本館.

Dinner: Funaya ふなや

- End of Day 8 - 

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 7 Ashizurimisaki 足摺岬, Shimanto 四万十

Day 7: 19.11.2014
* Day 4 of 5 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Ashizurimisaki

Breakfast: Iya Onsen Wanoyado 和の宿ホテル祖谷温泉

Iya Onsen Wanoyado 和の宿ホテル祖谷温泉 > Oboke JR 大歩危駅
by hotel free shuttle service

Oboke JR 大歩危駅 (1037 hrs) > Nakamura Station 中村駅 (1324 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 3

Lunch: Ekiben, on board train

Visited Shimanto Tourist Information Centre to arrange 3 hours sightseeing taxi.

Ohki Beach

Visited:
(1) Ohki Beach 大岐の浜
(2) Ashizurimisaki 足摺岬
(3) Kongofuku-ji 金刚福寺

Check in: Nakamura Prince Hotel 中村プリンスホテル
http://www.np-h.com/

Dinner: Kisetsu Ryori Taniguchi 季節料理 たにぐち

- End of Day 7 -

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 6 Oboke 大步危, Iya Onsen 祖谷温泉

Day 6: 18.11.2014
* Day 3 of 5 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Hi (ひ) no valley

Breakfast: 7 Days Hotel Plus セブンデイズホテル プラス

Hasuike machi dori 蓮池町 > Kochi ekimae 高知駅前
by Tosaden streetcar.

Kochi JR 高知駅 (0913 hrs) > Awa Ikeda JR 阿波池田駅 (1019 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 8.

Joined Oboke Iya Regular Sightseeing Bus Tour 大歩危・祖谷定期観光バス [6,400 yen; price before 1 Apr 2016 7,000 yen]
http://yonkoh.co.jp/

Visited Manikin Piss Boy & Iya Valley 小便小僧，祖谷溪

Lunch: Hotel Kazurabashi ホテルかずら橋　

Visited
Kazurabashi かずら橋
Heiki Yashiki Museum 平家屋敷　
Michi no eki Oboke (Roadside Station) 道の駅大歩危
Oboke Iya Sightseeing Boat 大歩危峡船下り

Check in: Iya Onsen Wanoyado 和の宿ホテル祖谷温泉

http://www.iyaonsen.co.jp/english/

Dinner: Iya Onsen Wanoyado 和の宿ホテル祖谷温泉

- End of Day 6 -

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 5 Kochi 高知

Day 5: 17.11.2014
* Day 2 of 5 days All Shikoku Rail Pass 

Chikurinji

Breakfast: Agnes Hotel Tokushima アグネスホテル徳島

Tokushima JR 徳島駅 (0903 hrs) > Awa Ikeda JR 阿波池田駅 (1014 hrs)
by Ltd Express Tsurugisan 3.

Awa Ikeda JR 阿波池田駅 (1020 hrs) > Kochi JR 高知駅 (1130 hrs)
by Ltd Express Nanpu 3.

Kochi ekimae 高知駅前 > Hasuike machi dori 蓮池町通
by Tosaden streetcar, via Sanbashi line.

Check in: 7 Days Hotel Plus セブンデイズホテルプラス
http://www.7dayshotel.com/

Lunch: Terzo Tempo テルツォ テンポ

Visited Chikurinji 竹林寺.
Took taxi from Terzo Tempo to Chikurinji.

Visited Makino Botanical Garden 高知県立牧野植物園. [720 yen]
http://www.makino.or.jp/

Makino Botanical Garden 高知県立牧野植物園 (1631 hrs) > Harimaya bashi はりまや橋
by My Yu Bus MY遊バス [1 day Godaisan Pass = 600 yen]

Visited Harimaya bashi はりまや橋.

Dinner: Totoya ととや

- End of Day 5 - 

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 4 Tokushima 德岛

Day 4: 16.11.2014 (Sun)
* Day 1 of 5 days All Shikoku Rail Pass

Visited Angel Road エンジェルロード.

Breakfast: Shodoshima International (Kokusai) Hotel 小豆島国際ホテル

Free shuttle service to Tonosho Port 土庄港.

Tonosho Port 土庄港 (0910 hrs) > Takamatsu Port 高松築港 (0945 hrs)
by speedcraft. [35 mins, 1,170 yen]

Takamatsu JR高松駅 (1011 hrs) > Tokushima JR 徳島駅 (1125 hrs)
by Limited Express Uzushio 7 with Anpanman Car ゆうゆうアンパンマ ンカー.

Lunch: Anpanman ekiben, on board train

Check in: Agnes Hotel Tokushima アグネスホテル徳島

http://www.agneshotel.jp/

Visited Tourist Information Center @ Clement Plaza Level 6.
Booked Oboke Iya 1 day Sightseeing Tour (18.11.2014).

Tokushima Bus Terminal 徳島バスターミナル (1300 hrs) > Naruto Koen 鳴門公園 (1414 hrs)
by Toku Bus. [710 yen]

Onaruto Bridge viewed from Eska Hill.

Visited
(1) Uzunomichi 渦の道
(2) Eddy エデイ [(1) + (2) = 900 yen]
http://www.uzunomichi.jp/english/
(3) Eska Hill エスカヒル [400 yen]

http://www.narutokanko.co.jp/eskahill/

Naruto Koen 鳴門公園 (1636 hrs) > Naruto JR 鳴門駅
by Toku Bus. [310 yen]

Naruto JR 鳴門駅 (1717 hrs) > Tokushima JR 徳島駅 (1754 hrs)
by local train.

Dinner: Domannaka どまん中
http://wa-domannaka.jp/

Awa Odori Performance

Visited Awa Odori Kaikan 阿波おどり会館 to watch Awa Odori performance at 2000 hrs.

http://www.awaodori-kaikan.jp/

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Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 3 Shodoshima 小豆岛

Day 3: 15.11.2014 (Sat)

Olive Park

Breakfast: Takamatsu Terminal Hotel 高松ターミナルホテル

Takamatsu Port 高松築港 (0750 hrs) > Kusakabe Port 草壁港 (0835 hrs)
by speedcraft. [45 mins, 1,170 yen]

Kusakabe Port 草壁港 (0900 hrs) > Kountei 紅雲亭 (0913 hrs)
by Olive Bus.

Kountei 紅雲亭 > Kankakei 寒霞渓
by ropeway. [Round trip: 1,250 yen, with 10% discount]

Visited Kankakei 寒霞溪.

http://www.kankakei.co.jp/

Kankakei 寒霞渓 > Kountei 紅雲亭 (1020 hrs) > Kusakabe Port 草壁港 (1033 hrs)
by ropeway, followed by Olive Bus.

Kusakabe Port 草壁港 > Shodoshima Olive Park 道の駅小豆島オリーブ公園
by Olive Bus.

Visited Michi no eki Shodoshima Olive Park 道の駅小豆島オリーブ公園.

http://www.olive-pk.jp/

Visited Yama Roku Shoyu Factory ヤマロク醤油.

http://yama-roku.net/index.html
Took taxi to Yama Roku.

Check in: Shodoshima International (Kokusai) Hotel 小豆島国際ホテル

http://www.shodoshima-kh.jp/
Took taxi from Yama Roku to hotel.

Visited Angel Road エンジェルロード.

Dinner: Shodoshima International (Kokusai) Hotel 小豆島国際ホテル

- End of Day 3 -

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 2 Naoshima 直岛

Day 2: 14.11.2014 (Fri)

 Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin

Breakfast: Takamatsu Terminal Hotel 高松ターミナルホテル

Takamastsu Port 高松築港 (0915 hrs) > Naoshima Miyanoura Port 直島宮浦港 (0940 hrs)
by speedcraft. [1,220 yen, 30 mins]

Visited Yayoi Kusama's Red Pumpkin 赤いカボチャ, at Marine Station.

Marine Station (1008 hrs) > Tsutsujisho つつじ荘 (1022 hrs)
by Naoshima Town Bus. [100 yen]

Visited Yayoi Kusama's Yellow Pumpkin 黄色カボチャ, near Tsutsujisho.

Visited Benesse Art Museum ベネッセハウスミュージアム. [1,030 yen]

http://www.benesse-artsite.jp/en/

Benesse Art Musuem ベネッセハウスミュージアム > Tsutsujisho つつじ荘
by free shuttle service.

Tsutsujisho つつじ荘 > Nokyo mae 農協前
by Naoshima Town Bus. [100 yen]

Lunch: Genmai Shinshoku Aisunao 玄米心食 あいすなお

http://aisunao.jp

Tea break: Cafe Salon Naka Oku 中奥

http://www.naka-oku.com

Explored Honmura Area. Visited Honmura Lounge & Archives.

Nokyo mae 農協前 > Marine Station
by Naoshima Town Bus. [100 yen]

Visited Naoshima Bath 直島銭湯「I♥湯」.

Naoshima Miyanoura Port 直島宮浦港 (1630 hrs) > Takamatsu Port 高松築港 (1655 hrs)
by speedcraft. [1,220 yen, 30 mins]

Dinner: Ryori Yu 料理遊

- End of Day 2 - 

Shikoku Autumn 2014 四国秋季之旅 - Day 1 Itinerary: Takamatsu 高松

Day 1: 13.11.2014 (Thu)

Takamatsu City

Takamatsu Airport 高松空港 (1100 hrs) > Takamatsu JR 高松駅
by Kotoden Airport Limousine Bus 高松空港リムジンバス. [760 yen, 45 mins]
http://www.kotoden.co.jp/publichtm/bus/limousine/index-en.html

Check in: Takamatsu Terminal Hotel 高松ターミナルホテル
http://www.webterminal.jp/

Purchased All Shikoku Rail Pass and made seats reservation at Takamatsu JR Station.
- 5 days (16.11.2014 - 20.11.2014): 9,700 yen
- 3 days (21.11.2014 - 23.11.2014): 7,200 yen
http://shikoku-railwaytrip.com/railpass.html

Takamatsu JR Station Bus Stop #4 高松駅前バスターミナル > Kencho Nisseki-mae 県庁日赤前
by Shopping Rainbow Bus ショッピングレインポー, anticlockwise direction. [150 yen]

Lunch:
(1) Chikusei 竹清
(2) Matsushita Seimencho 松下製麺所

Visited Ritsurin Koen 栗林公園.
Tea break: Kikugetsu-tei 掬月亭.

http://ritsuringarden.jp/

Kotoden Ritsurin Koen 琴電栗林公園駅 > Takamatsu Chikko 高松築港駅

by Takamatsu Kotohira Electric Railroad, via Kotohira line. [190 yen]

Dinner: Yoridori Midori 寄鳥味鳥

Shopping: Marugame-machi 丸亀町

- End of Day 1 -