The Namikata Peninsula is the northernmost point of Shikoku in Ehime. It's a small tongue of land jutting out into the Seto Inland Sea. Route 166 goes right around it, making it an ideal loop for cycling or driving. From here the views of the Inland Sea and the bridges of the Shimanami Kaido are beautiful in all seasons.
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Around the Namikata Peninsula
Beautiful scenery at the northern tip of Ehime

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Shipbuilding on the west side of the peninsula

A torii gate in the sea on the secondary peninsula on the west side

The same torii looking back towards Namikata

A giant anchor with the Kurushima Straits bridge in the background

The people of Imabari love their ship's propellers. This one is at Osumi Seaside Park

The most northern point of Ehime on Shikoku itself

There are lots of wild boar in Ehime, and they're known to swim between the islands. But the currents are treacherous, and sometimes they don't make it.

Tamao Hachiman Shrine has a grandiose plaza in front of it.

The main hall of Tamao Hachiman Shrine, reflected in a large tub of water.

More shipbuilding on the east side of the peninsula

The Kurushima Straits Observation Pavilion overlooking the Shimanami Kaido

The Kurushima Straits Bridge as dusk falls
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