Kochi Prefecture
高知県

Tosashimizu Tatsukushi Forest Road Course
土佐清水竜串林道コース

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(33km)
Course Details
Ashizuri Seaside Station (John Manjiro Museum) > Ashizuri Aquarium > Oki Beach > Ashizuri Seaside Station (John Manjiro Museum)

Mihara Village Leisurely Cycling Course
三原村のんびりサイクリングコース

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(15km)
Course Details
Agricultural Structure Improvement Center (Yamabiko Cafe) > Himenobotan Village > Shimanto Mihara Vegetable Garden > Camellia Statue > Agricultural Structure Improvement Center

Shimanto River and Nakamura, Little Kyoto Walking Course
四万十川と小京都中村散策コース

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(17km)
Course Details
Shimanto City Tourism Association > Irita Willow Forest > Sada Submerged Bridge > Shimanto City Tourism Association

Akame Road Course: Viewing the End of the River and the Sea
川の終わりと海を見るアカメの道コース

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(17km)
Course Details
Agricultural Structure Improvement Center (Yamabiko Cafe) > Himenobotan Village > Shimanto Mihara Vegetable Garden > Camellia Statue > Agricultural Structure Improvement Center

Iwama Submerged Bridge and Nishitosa Delicious Food Tour
岩間沈下橋と西土佐うまいものめぐりコース

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(15km)
Family Course
A course that follows the leisurely flow of the Shimanto River, visiting the Tsunogawa Red Iron Bridge, Iwama Submerged Bridge, and the Canoe Museum.

Course Details
Roadside Station Yori Nishitosa > Tsunogawa Red Iron Bridge > Iwama Submerged Bridge > River Station & Canoe Museum > Roadside Station Yori Nishitosa

Leisurely Nishitosa Submerged Bridge Tour
のんびり西土佐沈下橋めぐりコース

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(20km)
Family Course
A course that leisurely explores the charms of the midstream of the Shimanto River.
Course Details
Ekawasaki Station > Chosei Submerged Bridge > Nakahanke Submerged Bridge > Hanke Tenmangu Shrine > Roadside Station Therefore, Nishitosa > Egawasaki Station

An exhilarating ride at the foot of the Shikoku Karst
四国カルストの麓を爽快に走る

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(16km)
Family-friendly course
Ride along the last clear waters of the Shimanto River and enjoy the natural beauty.
Course Details
Furusato Community Center > Towa Onsen > Yanase Onsen > Furusato Community Center

A course that aims to explore the local culture, industry, and off-the-beaten-path museums of the Taisho era in Shimanto
四万十大正の郷土と産業とへんぴなミュージアムを目指すコース

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(13km)
Family-friendly course
This route takes you to the off-the-beaten-path museum (Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto) while overlooking the Shimanto River. Experience the local culture.
Course Details
Tosa-Taisho Station > Kamioka Submersible Bridge > Kaiyodo Kappa Museum > Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto

Tosa Saga's Bonito and Relaxing Hot Springs Course
Family Course
土佐さがのカツオとゆったり温泉コース

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 (10km)
Family Course
This course, heading upstream along the Iyogi River, is surrounded by greenery and has little traffic, allowing you to run at a leisurely pace.
Course Details
Roadside Station Nabura Tosa Saga > Shioya no Hama > Closest Point to the Tosa Kuroshio Railway > Tosa Saga Onsen Kobushi no Sato

Shimanto Town's Historic Sites and Gourmet Food Course
四万十町の旧跡とグルメを巡るコース

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(35km)
Family Course
This centrally located area offers convenient sightseeing and dining options. You can explore famous historical sites such as the Ittotawara Submersible Bridge, Takaoka Shrine, and the former Tsuzuki Residence.
Course Details
Old House Cafe Hanpei > Wakai Submerged Bridge > Aguri Kubokawa Roadside Station > Ittotawara Submerged Bridge > Old House Cafe Hanpei

Escape from the Domain Course
脱藩の道コース

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(25km)

Family Course
Cycling along the footsteps of Ryoma's escape from the domain
Course Details
Maroudokan Tourist Information Center > Kawakado Submerged Bridge > Dappan-ya > Chaya Tani no Chado > Maroudokan Tourist Information Center

A refreshing ride at the foot of the Shikoku Karst
四国カルストの麓を爽快に走るコース

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(17km)

Family Course
Ride along the Kitagawa River, a tributary of the Shimanto River, at the foot of the Shikoku Karst. Along the way, there are points where you can see the Shikoku Karst between the mountains.
Course Details
Tsuno Town Hall West Building > Statue of Torataro Yoshimura > Torataro Yoshimura Residence > Oku-Shimanto Village > Tsuno Town Hall West Building

Cultural Landscape and Gourmet Course in Kure, Nakatosa Town
中土佐町久礼の文化的景観とグルメぐるっとコース

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(7km)

Family Course
Enjoy the townscape and gourmet food of Kure while enjoying the pleasant sea breeze. Chatting with the chatty fishermen and the ladies at Taisho-cho Market is also part of the fun.
Course Details
Tosakure Station > Futanajima Island > Kure Taisho-cho Market > Kure Hachiman Shrine > Tosakure Station

Tarunotaki Falls Course through the Prefectural Natural Park
県立自然公園をゆく樽の滝コース

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(16km)

Family Course
This course runs along the banks of the Shinjo River, where the Japanese river otter was last spotted. We're heading to Tarunotaki Falls, a designated prefectural natural park.
Tarunotaki Falls: Located upstream of the Yorikane River, a tributary of the Shinjo River, this 37-meter-high, 6-meter-wide waterfall is a rare "back-view waterfall" that allows you to walk around and see the waterfall from behind.

Niyodo Blue Course
仁淀ブルーコース

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(28km)

Family-Friendly Course
Starting in the center of Ochi Town, this course loops around the midstream of the Niyodo River. Enjoy a pleasant run while feeling the Niyodo River, known for its top-quality water quality in Japan, right next to you. Along the way, you'll cross Naka-Niyodo Bridge and Asao Chinka Bridge, offering views of Kataoka Chinka Bridge.
Course Details

• Ochi Town Tourist and Souvenir Center Ochi Station > Asao Submerged Bridge > Kataoka Submerged Bridge > Ochi Town Tourist and Souvenir Center Ochi Station

A course that runs along the former Sagawa Town railway road and the Celosia Highway
佐川町鉄道跡の道とケイトウ街道を走るコース

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(28km)

Family-Friendly Course
Starting in the center of Ochi Town, this course loops around the midstream of the Niyodo River. Enjoy a pleasant run while feeling the Niyodo River, known for its top-quality water quality in Japan, right next to you. Along the way, you'll cross Naka-Niyodo Bridge and Asao Chinka Bridge, offering views of Kataoka Chinka Bridge.
Course Details
Ochi Town Tourist and Souvenir Center Ochi Station > Asao Submerged Bridge > Kataoka Submerged Bridge > Ochi Town Tourist and Souvenir Center Ochi StationFamily-friendly course
A tranquil, lush countryside, with the remains of a railway line (abandoned, with only a few remaining in places) stretching straight through the fields. A single road, a roadside lined with blooming celosia flowers, and Sagawa gourmet spots. 

Hidaka Satoyama & Power Spot Course
ひだか 里山＆パワースポットコース

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(15km)

Family-friendly course
Enjoy the natural surroundings of Medaka Pond (Kusaka River Reservoir), one of the prefecture's largest inland wetlands. Enjoy forest bathing in the forest at the foot of the Toki Castle ruins, where the legend of Chosokabe Motochika remains, on the way to Saruta Cave. The path to Komura Shrine, known as a power spot where the sacred peony cedar leaves are used as talismans, offers idyllic satoyama scenery. The route from Saruta Cave to Komura Shrine is also the route Ryoma took to escape from his domain.
Course Details
Hidaka Village Station > Saruta Cave > Komura Shrine > Hidaka Village Station

View the ocean, the river, and soak in hot springs: Tosa City Dragon Course
海見て、川見て、温泉入ろう、土佐市ドラゴンコース

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(25km)

Family Course
Starting at Takaoka Shopping Street (Dragon Square), you'll descend along the lush, natural banks to the mouth of the Niyodo River. Beyond the mouth lies the Pacific Ocean.
Course Details
Dragon Square > Maze, Arai District Tourism Exchange Facility > Sanyoso > Dragon Square

Ryoma's Day Off Course
リョーマの休日コース

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(34km)

Family Course
This city course combines Tosa history (Kochi Castle Historical Trail, Ryoma-related facilities, Zuizan Memorial Hall, etc.), culture (Harimaya Bridge, Tosa's Kitchen, etc.), and nature (Katsurahama Beach, the Pacific Ocean, Kagami River).
Course Details
Kochi Station > Chikurinji Temple > Katsurahama Beach > Kochi City Ryoma's Birthplace Memorial Museum > Kochi Station

Apple & Akaushi BBQ! Clear Hiraishi River to Route 439 (Yosaku) Ishihara Course
アップル＆あかうしBBQ！清流平石川～439(よさく)石原コース

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(23km)

Family-Friendly Course
・Perfect for car cycling, with dedicated cycling parking.
・In summer, enjoy a cool, forest-bathing ride along the clear Hiraishi River.
・Apple picking and tasting (fees apply) are available in autumn.
・A relatively flat course where you can also enjoy Japan's largest ginkgo tree.
・An easy course with little traffic and no traffic lights.
・At the turnaround point (Ishihara), you can enjoy a snack at Yamasatono Market (Sunday Market), where restrooms and vending machines are available.
・After your ride, enjoy Tosa Akaushi BBQ and other specialties at the roadside station. Coin-operated showers are available.

Enjoy Tosa's Mahoroba Course
土佐のまほろばを楽しむコース

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(10km)

Family-Friendly Course
This course takes you through the region known as "Tosa's Mahoroba," which was the site of the provincial capital during the Ritsuryo period approximately 1,300 years ago and flourished as the political and economic center of Tosa. Experience the history of Nankoku City at the ruins of the Tosa Kokuga (provincial government office), the ruins of Ki no Tsurayuki's residence, the ruins of Okato Castle, and the Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore. Enjoy dining and shopping at the Nankoku Furari Roadside Station and Nishijima Horticultural Park.
Course Details
Nishijima Horticultural Park > Tosa Kokugasho Ruins > Roadside Station Nankoku Furari > Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore > Nishijima Horticultural Park

Monobe River North Bank Course
ものべ川北岸コース

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(11km)

Family-Friendly Course
A gently rolling country road on the north bank of the Monobe River. Enjoy the seasonal changes of rice paddies, farmland, and the sounds of wild birds. The riverside scenery with its expansive dam lake is romantic and exotic, making it a popular spot with women. Unique cafes dotted every few kilometers add to the charm.
Course Details
Anpanman Museum > Okawakami Mirafu Shrine > Sugita Dam > Sabo Koko (You can also return to the start via Route 195)

Konan City Coast Course
香南市海岸コース

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(28km)

Family-Friendly Course
Starting at the creative square "Actland," home to the Ryoma History Museum and various other exhibition halls, the course heads toward the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Along the way, you can enjoy rural and coastal scenery, visit tourist attractions, and sample local cuisine. This cycling course is satisfying for both body and soul, and can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, solo travelers, and families.
Course Details
Creative Square "Actland" > Ekingura > Roadside Station Yasu > Kotogahama > Creative Square "Actland"

Sukumo Nature Experience Course
宿毛の自然体感コース

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(34km)

Family-Friendly Course
This course starts and ends at Sukumo Station. Enjoy a leisurely ride while taking in the magnificent nature along the Matsuda River.
Course Details
Sukumo Station > Sukumo History Museum > Sakamoto Dam > Sukumo Station

Aki History Exploration Course
安芸歴史探訪コース

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(11km)

Family Course
Enjoy the historically rich city of Aki in one day. This course is a must-see for history buffs, with attractions including the birthplace of Mitsubishi Group founder Yataro Iwasaki and Aki City's iconic Nora Clock, as well as learning about and experiencing the practice of burning fields in the Uchihara area, which began at the end of the Edo period. You'll also visit the History and Folklore Museum and the Calligraphy Museum, both built on the site of Aki Castle, where Aki Kunitora fought against Chosokabe Motochika during the Sengoku period. 
Course Details
Aki Station > Yataro Iwasaki's Birthplace > Uchiharano Ceramic Art Museum > Nora Clock > Aki Station

Five Senses Experience Course
五感で体験コース

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(16km)

Family Course
This cycling course fully engages all five senses: touch at the Uchiharano Ceramic Art Museum, see and hear at Iokido Cave, smell at Merry Garden, and taste at Kakuranaka Furusatokan.
Course Details
Aki Station > Kakuranaka Furusatokan > Uchiharano Park > Merry Garden > Iokido Cave > Aki Station

Clear Stream and Forest Railway Heritage Course
清流と森林鉄道遺産をめぐるコース

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(22km)

Family Course
This course runs along the clear Yasuda River, with an elevation difference of approximately 100m. Along the way, you'll find the Yanase Forest Railway Heritage Site, a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan, the only movie theater outside of Kochi City, and a farm shop selling local vegetables.
Course Details
Yasuda Town Cultural Center > Daishin Theater > Omukae Tunnel > Yasuda Town Cultural Center

Muroto Enjoyment Course
室戸満喫コース

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(16km)

Family-Friendly Course
This cycling course circles Cape Muroto, and there are plenty of attractions along the way, including hands-on activities, so detours are also part of the fun. For those with more energy, climb the Skyline for a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Course Details
Muroto Global Geopark Center > Shintaro Nakaoka Statue > Toromu Marine Station > Muroto Global Geopark Center

Ashizuri Enjoyment Course
足摺満喫コース

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(42km)

Intermediate Course
This course allows you to enjoy the Ashizuri Peninsula and the majestic Pacific Ocean. From the observation deck at Cape Ashizuri, you can enjoy a 270-degree view, truly experiencing the curvature of the Earth.
Course Details
Ashizuri Marine Station (John Manjiro Museum) > Cape Ashizuri > Tojindaba > Ashizuri Marine Station (John Manjiro Museum)

Saameura Dam Lakeside Course
早明浦ダム湖畔コース

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(70km)

ntermediate Course
This circular course starts from Sameura Roadside Station, runs along the north shore of the Saameura Dam, ascends toward Amegaeri Falls, descends, and then returns along the south shore of the dam lake. This area is surrounded by abundant greenery, and you can enjoy the expansive waterfront scenery and beautiful valleys along the lakeside.
The section that runs around Lake Sameura and the Yoshino River has only gentle ups and downs, allowing you to run at a steady pace at a moderate intensity, so it could also be used as a training course. Anyone with strong legs can complete the course in a short amount of time and feel refreshed. With the unique comfort of a waterside course, this is an "enjoyable running" course that you'll want to make a regular fixture of.
Course Details
Tosa Sameura Roadside Station > Sameura Dam > Okawa Village Village Station "Yui no Sato" > Amegaeri Falls > Tosa Sameura Roadside Station

Yokonami Kuroshio Line Course
横浪黒潮ラインコース

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(51km)

Intermediate Course
Starting at Kawauso no Sato Susaki Roadside Station, this course circles the north shore, enjoying views of Uranouchi Bay. The latter half of the course features a series of ups and downs, but the challenge is the Yokonami Skyline, offering spectacular views of the ocean and cape unique to this ria coastline. Enjoy ocean views not only along the bay but also from the skyline.
While the course is moderately long (approximately 50km), it also features some challenging ups and downs along the way, providing a sense of accomplishment and a highly satisfying course.

Yuzu Village and Shintaro Course
ゆずの里と慎太郎コース

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(70km)

Intermediate Course
This course starts with a gentle climb overlooking the Nahari River, then visits the Yuzu Villages of Kitagawa and Umaji, before descending along the Yasuda River to the Pacific coast. Enjoy the lush greenery, two beautiful rivers, and the local specialty, yuzu, along with local cuisine. The gentle gradient makes it enjoyable even for beginners.
The total distance is 70km, but with plenty of stops, it's a course you can enjoy for a full day. If you want to take it easy, you can reduce the climbs by covering a round-trip to stops like Monet's Garden and Umaji Onsen, keeping the total distance to just over 50km. Even on a round-trip, the views change depending on the angle of the ascent and descent, making it a truly enjoyable experience.
Course Details
Tanoekiya Roadside Station > Umaji Onsen > Kagayuru Port Yasuda > Tanoekiya Roadside Station

Ashizuri Challenging Course
足摺チャレンジングコース

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(162km)

Advanced Course
This course has a relatively small elevation change, allowing you to fully enjoy the tropical atmosphere. Starting in Shimanto City, you head south toward Cape Ashizuri, then travel along the coastline overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean from Tosashimizu to Sukumo.
Course Details
Sunriver Shimanto Products Center > Cape Ashizuri > Mejika no Sato Tosashimizu Roadside Station > Otsuki Roadside Station > Sukumo Roadside Station > Sunriver Shimanto Products Center

Shimanto Heaven's Road
四万十ヘブンズロード

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(134km)

Advanced Course
This is the last course on the route, allowing you to ride in harmony with the scenery of the pure Shimanto River. The first half follows a route facing the sea from Shimanto City toward Kuroshio Town, then heads into the mountains toward the upper reaches of the Shimanto River. The second half descends along the Shimanto River.
Course Details
Sunriver Shimanto Product Center > Bios Ogata Roadside Station > Shimanto Taisho Roadside Station > Shimanto Towa Roadside Station > Yori Nishitosa Roadside Station > Sunriver Shimanto Product Center

Above the Clouds: Tengu Plateau Traverse Course
雲の上の天狗高原横断コース

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(72km)

Advanced Course
This course features many meandering ups and downs, requiring endurance. Enjoy magnificent views from the Ishizuchi Mountain Range to the Pacific Ocean as you ride through the Tengu Plateau, located in the Shikoku Karst, one of Japan's three major karst formations.
Course Details
Yusuhara Roadside Station > Tenguso > Nagasawa Falls > Yusuhara Roadside Station

Point! Shimanto Source Course
指せ!四万十源流点コース

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(99km)

Advanced Course
Enjoy two rivers. The first half of the course runs along the Awa Coast, then climbs Kurezaka Pass, heading toward the source of the Shimanto River. The second half follows the Shinjo River, where the Japanese river otter was last spotted.
Course Details
Roadside Station Kawauso no Sato Susaki > Kaze Kobo > Roadside Station Aguri Kubokawa > Roadside Station Fusegasaka > Roadside Station Kawauso no Sato Susaki

UFO Line Course: The Top of Shikoku
四国のてっぺん UFOラインコース

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(68km)

Class Course
This course features a large elevation change and requires a lot of physical strength. The route weaves along the ridge at altitudes of 1,300m to 1,700m, offering breathtaking views stretching into the sky. On clear days, you can enjoy dynamic views of the Ishizuchi mountain range and even the Pacific Ocean. After cycling, you can soothe your tired body in Kinoka Onsen.
Course Details
Roadside Station Kinoka (Kinoka Onsen) > UFO Line > Sanso Shirasa > Roadside Station Kinoka

Saameura Dam National Athletic Meet Course
早明浦ダム国体コース

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(87km)

Advanced Course
This mountain course offers spectacular views of the Shikoku Mountains in central Shikoku. In the latter half, you can enjoy views of the source of the Yoshino River and the Saameura Dam, Shikoku's water reservoir.
Course Details
Roadside Station Tosa Sameura > Roadside Station Kinoka > Roadside Station 633 Minosato > Roadside Station Tosa Sameura

Miraculous Clear Stream Niyodo Blue Course
奇跡の清流仁淀ブルーコース

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(106km)

Advanced Course
This course has relatively few ups and downs, making it enjoyable for beginners and advanced cyclists alike. Just running through the scenery of the Niyodo River, known as "Niyodo Blue," and the sunken bridges will soothe you and make you feel happy.
Course Details
Ino Station > Tosa Washi Craft Village > Yasui Valley Horaisou > Ochi Station Tourist and Product Center > Ino Station

Otoyo Power Spot Course
大豊パワースポットコース

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(44km)

Advanced Course
This course aims for the former Tachikawa Bansho Shoin, a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan, and the highland resort "Yutorisuto Park Otoyo," located at an altitude of 750m. The steep uphill climb leading to "Yutorisuto Park Otoyo" is particularly challenging for advanced runners.
Course Details
Osugi Station > Former Tachikawa Bansho Shoin > Yutorisuto Park Otoyo > Sugi no Osugi > Osugi Station

Mononobe Hikyo Ring Road
物部秘境輪道

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(105km)

Advanced Course
This course conquers Mt. Sanbo in the first half, then ascends along the Monobe River toward Befukyo Onsen. Stylish cafes are dotted along the route, making it a fun way to combine cafe hopping.
Course Details
Creation Square "Actland" > Mirafu Roadside Station > Befukyo Onsen > Creation Square "Actland"

Pacific Ocean Road
パシフィックオーシャンロード

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(81km)

Advanced Course
This course combines the gentle coastline with the rugged, physically demanding Yokonami Skyline. Enjoy stunning views of the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Course Details
Aki Station Jiba-san Market > Roadside Station Yasu > Kochi New Port > Takechi Hanpeita Statue > Susaki Station

Muroto Global Geopark Course
室戸世界ジオパークコース

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(105km)

Advanced Course
This course features a coastline with little elevation change, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular Pacific Ocean, as well as mountainous areas with large elevation changes. Along the way, you can visit "Ciresto Muroto," which uses deep-sea water and is open for day trips, allowing you to soothe your tired body.
Course Details
Muroto Global Geopark Center > Ciresto Muroto > Roadside Station Kiramesse Muroto > Monet's Garden "Marmottan" in Kitagawa Village > Nakaoka Shintaro House > Muroto Global Geopark Center