Forest and Sky Adventure Course in Tsuno & Yusuhara
Enjoy a Forest Adventure and a Sky Full of Stars
Located at the source of the Shimanto River and home to the Shikoku Karst, the towns of Tsuno and Yusuhara are mystical areas of forest and sky. Not only can you revel in the beauty of nature, but there is the Forest Adventure where you can experience all the forest has to offer as well as other popular leisure activities. Then, there are the starry skies of the Shikoku Karst, a natural planetarium that lets you experience a sky full of stars unlike anything you have ever seen. Then, savor heartwarming, delicious local cuisine made by local mothers as you journey at a leisurely pace.
Day 1: START
8:00 am: Kochi
About 1 hour and 40 minutes by car
1
9:40 am to 10:40 am: Guided Tour of the Shimanto River Headwaters
A guided tour to explore the mystical headwaters of the Shimanto River, where the entire forest is cloaked in green, moss grows on the rocks at your feet, and greenery abounds. Standing here, you'll understand why this place is called "the last pristine stream in Japan." The thought that this 196-kilometer-long river starts its journey here makes it all the more thrilling. Accompanied by a local guide, this tour is safe and secure.
- Address:
- 471 Nagano, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture (Tsuno Town Tourism Promotion Division)
- Telephone:
- 0889-55-2021
- Hours:
- 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM (Monday to Friday)
- Fee:
- ¥5,000 per guide
About 20 minutes by car
2
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Yuzan Shimanto Seiran no Sato
Seiran no Sato is popular for its lunch buffet focused on local produce. This place remains "the closest lodging to the Shimanto River headwaters" and was reborn as a cozy inn where locals welcome you back. There are also activities that let you fully enjoy nature, such as walking the headwaters and exploring caves.
- Address:
- 1321 Funato, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
- Telephone:
- 0889-43-9025
- Hours:
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (last call at 1:30 PM) (Lunch Buffet)
- Closed:
- Monday to Wednesday
- Fee:
- Lunch Buffet: ¥1,430
About 20 minutes by car
3
12:20 PM to 3:00 PM: Forest Adventure Kochi
The town of Tsuno boasts the vast Shikoku Karst plateau and star-filled skies. Forest Adventure Kochi is a facility that lets you experience adventure in the area around the scenic Nagasawa Falls in the foothills of Shikoku Karst. This enormous park includes adventure courses and canopy courses that even children can enjoy, making it perfect for family fun.
- Address:
- 5422 Yoshiuno Otsu, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
- Telephone:
- 080-2347-3318
- Hours:
- 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (varies by season)
- Closed:
- Irregular (Please inquire)
- Fee:
- Adventure Course: Adults (18 and over) Starts at ¥4,100 / Children (up to 17 years old) ¥3,800 / Canopy Course: ¥3,100
About 30 minutes by car
4
3:30 PM: Hoshifuru Village Tengu
Hoshifuru Village Tengu is nestled on the highest peak of Shikoku Karst, Tengu no Mori (elevation: 1,485 meters). This facility crosses the border between Kochi and Ehime prefectures and features lodging and baths. At an elevation of 1,400 meters and with nothing to obstruct the starlight, this place is famous for stargazing. The area includes the Karst Learning Center, camping sites, and the Forest Therapy Road, making it an ideal base for sightseeing in the Shikoku Karst.
- Address:
- 4921-22 Yoshiuno Otsu, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
- Telephone:
- 0889-62-3188
- Hours:
- 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Check-in 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM / Check-out by 10:00 AM *May vary depending on the accommodation plan.)
- Closed:
- Never
- Fee:
- Starts at ¥11,220 per person per night, two meals included
5
Shikoku Karst
The great outdoors of the Shikoku Karst. With walking trails everywhere, this place is perfect for hiking!Enjoy the fresh verdure in spring, a stunning contrast between swelling clouds and the grasslands in summer, and red leaves in fall. If you are lucky, you can see a sea of clouds below in the early morning and starry skies that stretch on into infinity at night. This magnificence must be experienced to be understood.
- Address:
- 4921-22 Yoshiuno Otsu, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture (Hoshifuru Village TENGU)
- Telephone:
- 0889-62-3188
Day 2: START
9:00 AM: Hoshifuru Village Tengu
6
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Shikoku Karst Tengu Highlands Therapy Road Guided Stroll
Located at an elevation of nearly 1,400 meters, Tengu Highlands Therapy Road features four courses in total, including a course through the Karst plateau and a course along a path paved with cypress chips. See trees and flowers that grow in high altitudes.
- Address:
- Yoshiuno Otsu, Tsuno, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
- Telephone:
- 0889-62-3188 (Hoshifuru Village Tengu)
- Fee:
- Starts at ¥5,000 per guide (for up to about 10 people) *Reservation required one week in advance
About 40 minutes by car
7
12:10 PM to 3:00 PM: Jjimjilbang Restaurant Takatori
A facility where you can experience a Korean-style low-temperature sauna, or jjimjilbang, in the natural setting of Yusuhara. Since you wear special clothes and men and women can enter together, you can easily visit with friends and family. Experience two types of saunas, a germanium ore room and a rock salt room, and, after sweating it out, enjoy making authentic kimchi and delicious Korean cuisine.
- Address:
- 206 Shimooriwatari, Yusuhara, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
- Telephone:
- 0889-62-3308
- Hours:
- Please contact the facility directly.
- Closed:
- Mondays (the following day when Monday falls on a holiday)
- Fee:
- Sauna / ¥1,000 (includes towel, bath towel, and special clothes)
GOAL
5:00 PM: Kochi
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