Shikoku: A Photographic Journey by Beautiful World Escapes

Author:Beautiful World Escapes [World Escapes, Beautiful]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Mythos Publishing
Published: 2018-06-05T16:00:00+00:00

BEAUTIFUL WORLD ESCAPES WWW.BEAUTIFULWORLDESCAPES.COM

© Copyright 2018 - All rights reserved. In no way is it legal to duplicate, copy, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this

document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved.

The information provided herein is stated to be truthful and consistent, in that any liability, in terms of negligence or otherwise, by any usage or abuse of any policies, processes, or directions contained within is the solitary and utter responsibility of the recipient reader. Under no circumstances will any legal responsibility or blame be held against the publisher for any reparation, damages, or

monetary loss due to the information herein, either directly or indirectly. Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable complete information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical, or professional advice.

Introduction Located on the southern coast of Shikoku Island, just off the shore of Honshu, the principal island of Japan, Kochi Prefecture astounds visitors with its incredible scenery and its rich cultural heritage. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it borders Tokushima Prefecture to the northeast and Ehime Prefecture to the northwest. The largest prefecture on Shikoku, it covers an area of 7,104 square kilometres (2,743 square miles) and is home to a population of around 760,000. Around 7% of the prefecture is designated Natural Parks, including the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park.

The Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park sits on the tip of the southwestern coastline. Cape Ashizuri is the main highlight here; its lush subtropical vegetation nestled against unusual landscapes formed by nature creates an awe-inspiring atmosphere. An observatory on the cape offers outstanding 180-degree views and glass-bottom boats cruise up and down the coastline. Trails lace through the surrounding area, leading to historic sites associated with Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai).

Kochi Prefecture is blessed with an abundance of different natural scenery including icefalls. These frozen waterfalls are formed when the weather drops to extreme levels over several days. The icicles that are naturally fashioned can be up to 30 meters in length, and some of them are lit up at night, creating amazing columns of multi-coloured lights.

Within the prefecture are several waterfalls. Niyodo Blue is a magnificent waterfall formed from the Niyodo River and named by the photographer Nobuyuki Takahashi who was entranced by its vivid blue colour. Todoroki-no-Taki or "Thunder Falls" is an 82-meter tall waterfall consisting of three tiers all connected. Set amongst stunning scenery, the sounds of the water gushing over the side can be heard before its seen, as if it is the pounding heart of the ancient forest in which it is set. In the autumn, the green forest transforms into brilliant shades of reds, golds, and russets, making it a popular destination for visitors.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.