Shikoku Karst Skyline
383Onogahara, Seiyo, Ehime to Tengu Kogen, Tsuno, Kochi · Ehime / Kochi Prefecture
Distance9.3mi · 15.0 km
Drive time20 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MountainMoorland
Ridge 'road in the sky' across the limestone grasslands of the Shikoku Karst
Prefectural Route 383 traverses the Shikoku Karst plateau at around 1400m, running the ridge past Onogahara, Mezurudaira, Godan and Tengu highlands with grazing cattle and white limestone scattered through rolling green meadows. Nicknamed the road in the sky, it is one of Japan's 100 most scenic roads and a famed stargazing spot. Some sections are narrow with limited passing, and it closes in winter. Mind the open-range cattle on the road, narrow blind crests, and quick-rolling cloud.
Where it runs
Onogahara, Seiyo, EhimeStart · Ehime / Kochi Prefecture
Tengu Kogen, Tsuno, KochiEnd · Japan
Character
Corners90bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins3tight bends
Climb507 mtotal ascent
Summit1428 mhighest point · 4685 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
374 m rangeKnow before you go
- Open-range cattle
- Narrow blind crests
- Fast-rolling cloud
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