Shikoku Grand Loop Self-Drive
Embark on a grand loop from Naruto through Iya, Kochi, Shimanto, Ashizuri, Uwajima, and Dogo, ending in Kotohira and Takamatsu.
Cover all four prefectures of Shikoku in ten days, offering a more relaxed pace than the typical 7-to-8-day loops. This itinerary dedicates two nights to the Iya Valley and three nights to the southwestern coast. It is ideal for experienced drivers who want to explore deep valleys and the Pacific coast. The mountain roads are narrow, so daytime driving is highly recommended. To balance the schedule, Cape Muroto and the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea are omitted, and only half a day is allocated to Takamatsu.
During the summer and autumn typhoon seasons, mountain roads may be closed due to rockfalls. In winter, some facilities in Iya are closed.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Naruto Whirlpools & Otsuka Museum of Art
德島·鳴門（鳴門漩渦觀潮船、大鳴門橋渦之道、大塚國際美術館）
Pick up your rental car at the airport and drive about 20 minutes to Naruto. The drive between attractions takes about 10-15 minutes. In the evening, drive about 40 minutes to downtown Tokushima.
The whirlpools depend heavily on the tides, so check the tide tables beforehand to plan your schedule. The Otsuka Museum of Art is usually closed on Mondays.
住宿：德島站周邊
第 2 天 · Along the Yoshino River to Oboke
德島·鳴門（脅町卯建老街） → 祖谷·大步危（大步危峽遊船、道之驛大步危與妖怪屋敷）
From Tokushima, drive west along the Yoshino River for about 1 hour to Wakimachi, then another hour to Oboke, and finally 40 minutes to Nishi-Iya.
There are no streetlights on mountain roads after dark. Try to arrive at your accommodation before 5:00 PM.
住宿：西祖谷（葛藤橋周邊）
第 3 天 · Suspension Bridges & Villages of Deep Iya
祖谷·大步危（祖谷葛藤橋、奧祖谷二重葛藤橋、名頃稻草人之鄉、落合集落）
From Nishi-Iya, drive east along National Route 439 for about 1.5 hours to Nagoro and Oku-Iya. The return trip to Ochiai takes about 40 minutes.
The Higashi-Iya section has scheduled traffic control on weekdays. Check the Tokushima Prefecture road conditions before setting off.
住宿：落合·東祖谷
第 4 天 · Descending the Mountain to Kochi's Pacific Coast
Drive down from Ochiai for about 1 hour to the Ofuyo IC, take the highway for about 40 minutes to Kochi, and then drive about 30 minutes to Katsurahama.
住宿：帶屋町與播磨屋橋
第 5 天 · Kochi Castle to Shimanto River
高知（高知城、久禮大正町市場） → 四萬十川·足摺岬（佐田沉下橋、四萬十川屋形船）
From Kochi, take the highway for about 1 hour to Kure, then drive about 1.5 hours to the Sada Chinka Bridge, and another 15 minutes to Nakamura.
Chinka bridges have no guardrails. Make sure there is no oncoming traffic before crossing. If you are nervous about driving, you can walk across.
住宿：中村（四萬十市）
第 6 天 · Cape Ashizuri & Tatsukushi Coast
四萬十川·足摺岬（足摺岬與燈台、金剛福寺、白山洞門、龍串·見殘海岸、足摺海洋館 SATOUMI）
From Nakamura, drive south for about 1 hour to Cape Ashizuri. Drive west along the peninsula for about 45 minutes to Tatsukushi, and then 15 minutes to Tosashimizu.
住宿：土佐清水
第 7 天 · Kashiwajima Island to Uwajima Castle
From Tosashimizu, drive west for about 1 hour to Kashiwajima, then head north via Sukumo for about 1.5 hours to Uwajima.
Gas stations in remote areas close early in the evening. Refuel whenever your tank is half empty.
住宿：Uwajima
第 8 天 · Ozu & Uchiko Historic Streets to Dogo
From Uwajima, take the highway for about 45 minutes to Ozu, drive 20 minutes to Uchiko, and then about 50 minutes to Dogo.
The Uchiko-za theater is closed for renovations until spring 2029. Focus your visit on the Yokaichi-Gokoku Historic District.
住宿：道後溫泉
第 9 天 · Matsuyama Castle & Dogo Onsen
松山（松山城、石手寺、道後商店街與少爺機關鍾、道後溫泉本館）
Leave your car at the hotel. Take the city tram and ropeway to Matsuyama Castle. The Dogo area is best explored on foot. The round trip takes about half an hour.
住宿：道後溫泉
第 10 天 · Kotohiragu Shrine to Takamatsu Departure
From Dogo, take the highway for about 2 hours to Kotohira, drive 1 hour to Takamatsu, and then about 40 minutes to the airport to return your rental car.
Climbing to the main shrine of Kotohiragu involves 785 steps and takes about 2 hours round trip. It is best to book an evening flight.