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View Gallery- Kotoden-Kotohira-eki (railroad station), 430m
- Hōzan Ko (lake), 7.2km
- Kanamaru-za (theater), 370m
60 minutes by bus from JR Takayama Station bound for Shin-Hodaka. Get off at Hirayu bus terminal and 5 minutes walk. 80 minutes by bus from JR Matsumoto Station. 50 minutes from Takayama IC on Tokai-Hokuriku EXPWY 60 minutes from Matsumoto IC on Nagano EXPWY
10 minutes by walk form JR & Hanshin Motomachi Station. 10 minutes by hotel car from JR Sannomiya Station. Free shuttle bus between JR Sannomiya Station and the hotel. (via Shin-kobe on Sat/Sun/Holidays). 3 minutes by car from Kyobashi IC on Hanshin Expressway.
Known for its spiritual pilgrimage route of 88 temples, Shikoku offers a deep cultural experience. The island’s coastal beauty is unmatched, with highlights like the Naruto whirlpools and the art-filled island of Naoshima. Matsuyama’s Dogo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, is perfect for relaxation. The Iya Valley offers dramatic scenery, vine bridges, and traditional thatched-roof houses. Local cuisine, including Sanuki udon, is a must-try.