6.5.Ehime Marugoto CyclingMatsuyamaCityUchiko TownTobeTownOzu CityCape SadamisakiYawatahamaCity□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ Yawatahama is a major mandarin orange–growing region. In winter, the hillsides are covered with fruit-laden orange trees, and their bright color is visible even from afar.I kept thinking all day,”I wonder if Ponyo from the Ghibli films lives around here?” (laughs). It really was a beautiful ride. Kohama, on the Sadamisaki Peninsula, where crystal-clear seawater laps the shore. It’s also fun to hop off your bike and enjoy a splash in the water.FA Sadamisaki Lighthouse / A large parking area just before the cape is equipped with vending machines and restrooms, making it a convenient rest stop.5 SHIMONADA COFFEE / Pour-over coffee enjoyed while gazing at the sea right before your eyes is exceptional.1 The western side of Ehime Prefecture is lined with a rias-style coastline.B The narrow road weaving through the stone terraces is unique to this region.EEF5 Buoyed by spectacular views from several hundred meters above sea level, the route continues toward Cape Sadamisaki with a succession of small curves and rolling ups and downs.GG Ozu, a former castle town lined with shops and residences where traditional architecture has been carefully preserved.DABDC1342❶❷❸❺❾❹❻C, Guide of a Cycling Tour Company❽❼Route6 Ozu City–Tobe Town–Matsuyama CityRoute5 Uwa Sea–Yawatahama City–Cape SadamisakiFrom the Shimanami Kaido, the route continues along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Along each stretch of coastline, the scenery changes with every small curve, allowing riders to fully experience the appeal of Ehime’s seas. In the mountainous area around Tobe Town, there is a climb of about 600 meters, but the total elevation gain on the other routes is relatively moderate. With well-equipped bicycle rental hubs and opportunities for leisurely historical cycling in Matsuyama, Ozu, and Uchiko, the route is approachable even for beginners.12Uwa Sea
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