I follow the coast for much of today’s ride and jam in a few more temples.

It’s all downhill from Kumakogen to a busy Matsuyama city.

I tick off the 44th temple and then have an adventurous time at the next stop Iwayaji

A newspaper article on the Shikoku Pilgrimage proves interesting.

After exploring Uchiko a little it’s time to head up into the mountains where I stay in one of my favourite places yet.

Today includes castles, a new kind of Japanese wildlife, an interesting character and an unexpected evening activity.

There’s no rain today but a different type of weather challenges me on the way to Uwajima

There’s no sunshine today but the scenery on the way to Sukumo is stunning