真冬に走れる場所へ、1,400kmの四国ロングツーリング後編[Kawasaki W800 Street]

2023.01.05 09:21 Kochi Annex Hotel. Midwinter long touring, day 3. Today's course is from Kochi to Cape Ashizuri. Sightseeing around Cape Ashizuri.

We then drive north along the coast to Uwajima. Today, too, we drive on free roads instead of toll roads. 2023.01.05 09:25 National Road 56, Honmachi, Kochi city, Kochi pref. Route 56 from central Kochi to Cape Ashizuri.

2023.01.05 10:05 National Road No.56, Ichino, Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The route is inland for about 1.5 hours from Kochi. 2023.01.05 11:11 National Road No.56 Kuroshio-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi. Entering Kuroshio-cho, the national highway changes to the sea coast.

From here, the road becomes a scenic road with a view of the ocean. 2023.01.05 11:14 National Road No.56 Kuroshio-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi. Pleasant road with little traffic continues, enjoyable driving.

2023.01.05 11:44 National Road 321, Sanesaki, Shimanto, Kochi. Shimanto River comes into view on the left. When we reach Shimanto River, Cape Ashizuri is very close. 2023.01.05 12:04 Route 321, Oki, Tosashimizu, Kochi.

Gradually the vegetation changes to warmer local trees. As Cape Ashizuri approaches, a path runs along the ridge. 2023.01.05 12:16

Kochi Prefectural Road 348, Ashizuri Skyline. Ashizuri Skyline is a road that used to be a toll road. A fun ride with a series of moderate curves.

The road surface is well maintained and there is no anxiety. Interesting road to drive, but the view is not so good. This is a skyline with no observatory. Instead, it is a road with a series of green tunnels. The road is so green that it is hard to believe that it is the middle of winter, and it is pleasant.

The road becomes narrower at the tip of Cape Ashizuri. The road is a tourist area and there is a lot of traffic, so drive with caution. After passing through the tunnel through the trees, you will reach the tip of the cape. We arrived at Cape Ashizuri in a little over 3 hours from Kochi. 2023.01.05 12:31 Cape Ashizuri.

There is an observatory just outside the parking lot. Ashizuri-misaki is the southernmost point of Shikoku. We could see the unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean. The tip of the cape is a precipitous cliff and is very powerful. Leaving Cape Ashizuri behind, the next stop is a nearby shrine. 2023.01.05 13:04

Kochi Prefectural Road 27 Ashizuri-misaki, Tosashimizu, Kochi. The shrine can be reached by prefectural road. Prefectural road 27 continues for a while with two lanes and comfortable road. 2023.01.05 13:08

Kochi Prefectural Road 27. old road. However, the shrine to visit is on the cliff by the sea. Driving on the old prefectural road No.27 which is one lane and difficult to separate from each other. The old road runs on a cliff by the sea. This road has a better view than Ashizuri Skyline. This is an interesting road that winds through cliffs.

This road is narrow but is a bus route. It runs on the assumption that large vehicles are coming. After a few kilometers, you will reach the parking lot of the shrine. 2023.01.05 13:11 Usubae parking lot.

There was an observatory before going to the shrine. I take a detour and climb up. Climbing the stairs for 3 minutes, I arrived at the observatory. Looking in the direction of Cape Ashizuri, we can see the road we have run. To the west, the Usukezaki Lighthouse can be seen.

The visiting Ryugu Shrine can be seen small just below. Leaving the observatory, we head for the shrine. Walking through the forest of Ubamegashi, full of greenery. From the observatory down the hill to the beach.

The trees suddenly disappear and the view suddenly opens up. Suddenly, the view is so spectacular that one can't help but shout. Rough rocks and clear sea overwhelm me.

Looking back, the place has a considerable elevation gain. Heading toward the shrine at the tip of the cape. 2023.01.07 13:32

Ryugu shrine. This shrine is dedicated to the god of good fishing. This is a cape where the Kuroshio Current meets and fish are often caught here. Spectacular view, this was a shrine with wonderful scenery. Leaving Ryugu Shrine, we headed for our next destination.

We drive along the seaside road and head north to Heading for the aquarium near Cape Ashizuri. 2023.01.05 13:51 Kochi Prefectural Road 27 Ohama, Tosashimizu, Kochi.

Prefectural road 27 new road back. It is nice just to run on this beautifully maintained road. 2023.01.05 14:17 National Road 321 Yoro, Tosashimizu, Kochi. The road in this area is warmed by the Kuroshio Current.

It is hard to believe that we are running in the middle of winter. After running about 25km from Cape Ashizuri, I arrived at my destination. This aquarium is located in Ryukushi Marine Park, which is designated as an underwater park. 2023.01.05 14:29 Ashizuri Ocean Museum SATOUMI.

The aquarium exhibits many fish that live in Ryukushi Bay. Ryukushi Bay seems to have coral reefs due to the Kuroshio Current. Tropical fish seem to wash ashore, and the brightly colored fish were beautiful. The best part of this aquarium is the sea turtles. A tank for sea turtles is set near the window on the second floor. It is interesting to see them swimming as if they are flying in the sky.

Sea turtles in the water, lit up by the western sun, it is mysterious. The aquarium also has facilities to observe underwater in the bay. This is an interesting shaped underwater observation facility. There are several round windows to observe from various angles. Schools of fish visit here and it sparkles beautifully. Fish swimming in the waves.

Having visited all of today's destinations, we are now heading to our lodgings. 2023.01.05 15:56 Kochi Prefectural Road 28. Tosashimizu, Kochi Pref. Lodging is taken in the center of Uwajima city.

We drive less than 100km from Ashizuri. 2023.01.05 16:18 National highway 321. Sukumo city, Kochi pref. Sunset time is gradually approaching.

2023-03-05 05:22

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