Hiking Courses That Let You Have it All—Hiking, Fall Colors, AND Onsen

   Here we introduce two day trip hiking courses for those people who want a little more out of hiking than just, well, hiking.

Course Name

   Matsubagawa Onsen Area Hiking Course

Course Description

   From 1-hour courses to longer full-fledged courses, there are five hiking courses in total to choose from. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age or physical ability.

Best Time for Fall Colors

   Middle of November until end of November

Nearby Onsen Facilities

   Name of Onsen:Hotel Matsubagawa Onsen

   Bathing Hours:10:30AM – 9:00PM

   Bathing Fee:Over 13yrs old: 500 yen, 3-12yrs old: 250 yen, 2yrs old and under: Free

   Address / TEL:Shimanto Cho, Hinoji 605-1 / 0880-23-0611

   Website:http://www.matsubakawa.jp/ (Japanese)

Directions from Kochi City

   By Car
   Travel by highway and get off at the “Shimanto Cho East Interchange.” Take Route 56 to get to Prefectural Road 19 and then drive for about 30 minutes.
   By Train and Bus
   Get off at the JR Kubokawa Station and transfer to a bus headed for “Matsubagawa Onsen.” Get off the bus at the final stop.

Course Name

   Nakatsu Ravine Hiking Course

Course Description

   The Nakatsu Ravine, a Niyodo River tributary that runs along the Nakatsu River, has approximately 2.3km of hiking pathways that are suitable for people of all ages.

Best Time for Fall Colors

   Middle of November until end of November

Nearby Onsen Facilities

   Name of Onsen:Nakatsu Ravine Yu no Mori

   Bathing Hours:11:00AM – 9:00PM

   Bathing Fee:Over 13yrs old: 650 yen, 3-12yrs old: 300 yen, 2yrs old and under: Free

   Address / TEL:Niyodogawa Cho, Nanokawa 258-1 / 0889-36-0680

   Website:http://www.yunomori.jp/ (Japanese)

Directions from Kochi City

   By Car
   About 1.5 hrs by Route 33.
   By Train and Bus
   Get off at the JR Sakawa Station and transfer to a bus headed for “Takaseguchi” or “Ochide.” Get off at Nanokawa and walk 7 minutes.