Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan

Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park

Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park is located in the southwestern part of Shikoku and stretches from western Kochi Prefecture to southwestern Ehime Prefecture, covering the coast, offshore islands and inland areas with valleys.

The Ashizuri area of Kochi Prefecture is a place of dynamic topography, with sheer cliffs, caves formed by erosion by the sea, and mysterious rock formations that look like planets seen in movies, as well as the azure sea.

The Uwakai region of Ehime Prefecture is home to the intricate and delicate rias coastline, islands offshore, and valleys that are famous for their autumn foliage in the fall. Both areas are influenced by the Kuroshio Current.

Both areas are influenced by the Kuroshio Current, but the topography, natural formation, and fishing methods are different, and one of the charms of Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park is the variety of local features that reflect the way people interact with nature.

In the Ashizuri area, there are many marine activities such as snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boats that allow visitors to enjoy the undersea coral scenery.

In the mountainous area, canyoning down canyons and trekking with akebono azaleas, which bloom in early May, are popular.

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