photogenic
Chichibugahama Beach
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Ehime, Japan · Asia
Shikokuchūō is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kawanoechō, 41km from Iya Valley Vine Bridges.
Shikokuchūō is a town located in Ehime, Japan. With a population of 82,754, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shikokuchūō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shikokuchūō to your route.
Shikokuchūō (四国中央市, Shikokuchūō-shi; lit. "Central Shikoku City") is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. As of August 31, 2022, the city had an estimated population of 83,635 in 28876 households and a population density of 200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 421.24 square kilometres (162.64 sqRead more
mi). Shikokuchūō is the leading producer of paper and paper products in Japan. It is also a port city and one of Ehime's major centers of industry.
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Shikokuchūō is located in Ehime, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.9754 latitude, 133.5489 longitude.
Shikokuchūō has a population of approximately 82,754 people, making it a town in Japan.
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photogenic
A shallow tidal flat on the Seto Inland Sea where a thin film of water left at low tide turns the sand into a vast mirror at sunset, reflecting sky and silhouettes.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Remote mountain vine bridges made of kazura vines spanning deep gorges in one of Japan's three hidden regions.
41 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
A 60 km island-hopping expressway across the Seto Inland Sea from Onomichi to Imabari, leaping between six islands on soaring suspension bridges including the world-class Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A charming hillside port town on the Seto Inland Sea, serving as the gateway to the Shimanami Kaido cycling route.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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