🚴♂️ 20251006 日本單車環四國一周認證 12日＋島波海道 D4
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高松 → 東香川 → 鳴門 → 德島｜全程 94.2 公里｜爬升 860 公尺
今天，我們從「讚岐烏龍麵」的故鄉——香川縣的中心城市【高松】出發，前往四國東部的【德島市】。這段路線串連香川與德島兩縣，從瀨戶內海的寧靜海岸一路騎向山與海交織的壯闊風光。
有車友好奇地問：「為什麼叫讚岐烏龍麵，而不是香川烏龍麵呢？」其實「讚岐」是香川的舊稱；同樣地，「阿波」是德島的古名，而著名的「阿波舞」便是由此得名。
日本的「四國」並非四個獨立國家，而是古代的四個「令制國」——讚岐、阿波、伊予、土佐。這是日本在大化革新後仿效中國律令制度所形成的行政區劃，相當於古代的縣。了解我們所騎過的土地，也讓旅程更添深度與情感。
【香川縣】除了烏龍麵的美味外，還以瀨戶內海交織出的群島景色聞名。南有連綿起伏的贊岐山地，北有寬闊的平原與海灣，是瀨戶內地區最具人文與自然融合特色的地區。這片土地的溫潤與柔光，總讓人心生親切。
雖然昨天挑戰了120公里的長程，今天早晨大家依舊精神奕奕。享用完早餐後，我們再次跨上鐵馬。一路藍天白雲，陽光柔和，瀨戶內海的風拂過臉龐，空氣中帶著鹹香與秋意。
通往鳴門的183號道路蜿蜒於山林之間，樹影婆娑、清風徐來。坡道起伏不斷，但節奏柔和，每一次呼吸都像是對美景的讚嘆。當道路突然轉折，視野豁然開朗——眼前是一條彷彿通往天空的「天堂之路」。
此刻，無論是電輔車或公路車的夥伴，都在氣喘吁吁與笑聲中奮力向上。當抵達「四方見展望台」的那一刻，所有疲憊都化作滿滿喜悅。
【鳴門市】位於德島縣東北端，六成面積為山地。東臨紀伊水道，東北隔著鳴門海峽與淡路島相望。海上的「大鳴門橋」橫跨波濤，連接四國與淡路島，是通往神戶、大阪的重要門戶。遠方的白色橋身在陽光下閃閃發光，與海天一色的背景相映成景。
站在展望台上俯瞰，堀越海峽下綠島點點，左望大鳴門橋、右觀鳴門市，藍天碧海間的層層光影，美得令人屏息。
一路南下進入【德島縣】，這裡三面環山，山巒高達千米。縣內的德島鳴門地區、阿南海岸、劍山與祖谷谷地皆以自然景觀聞名。盛夏的阿波舞、靛藍染色、手抄和紙等傳統工藝，讓這座城市充滿文化與活力。秋日的德島少了喧囂，多了沉靜的韻味，是四國最具人情與自然風情的地方之一。
當我們終於抵達德島市區，夕陽正落在吉野川的彼岸。91公里的行程雖非最長，卻充滿層次與驚喜。從香川的烏龍香氣，到鳴門的海風與德島的山色，這一天，我們在山與海之間找到節奏，也在風景與汗水中找到心的平靜。
🚴♂️ 20251006 Japan Shikoku Island Round Cycling Certification 12 Days + Shimanami Kaido D4｜Takamatsu → Higashikagawa → Naruto → Tokushima｜Total Distance: 94.2 km｜Elevation Gain: 860 m
Today, we depart from Takamatsu, the heart of Kagawa Prefecture, also known as the birthplace of Sanuki Udon, and head east toward Tokushima City, the capital of Tokushima Prefecture. This route links two prefectures—Kagawa and Tokushima—offering a day of riding through serene coastal views and breathtaking mountain scenery.
One of our teammates asked curiously, “Why is it called Sanuki Udon instead of Kagawa Udon?” The answer lies in history: Sanuki is Kagawa’s ancient name, just as Awa was the old name for Tokushima—hence the famous Awa Odori dance.
The “Shikoku” in Japan doesn’t mean “four countries,” but rather refers to the four ancient provinces, known as Ritsuryō provinces—Sanuki, Awa, Iyo, and Tosa—formed after Japan’s Taika Reforms when it adopted and localized China’s administrative system. Knowing the land beneath our wheels gives our journey a deeper sense of connection and respect.
Kagawa Prefecture is more than just the land of Udon. With the gentle Sanuki Mountains to the south and the vast plains and sparkling Seto Inland Sea to the north, it’s a place where nature and culture intertwine beautifully. The sunlight here has a soft, golden quality, making every scene feel poetic.
Even after yesterday’s grueling 120 km ride, everyone was still full of energy this morning. After breakfast, we set off once again beneath a wide blue sky. The air was crisp, the breeze carried the scent of the Seto Inland Sea, and the rhythm of the pedals soon found harmony with the sound of waves.
The road to Naruto—Route 183—winds through forested hills, where sunlight filters through the trees and shadows dance along the pavement. The slopes rise and fall gently, each climb rewarded with a deeper breath of nature’s fragrance. Then, just as the road turns, the forest parts—and suddenly, we’re met with a view so vast it feels like a path to heaven.
Both e-bike riders and those on road bikes are breathing hard but laughing aloud. The climb may be steep, but the joy of reaching the top makes every effort worthwhile.
Here lies Naruto City, in the northeastern corner of Tokushima Prefecture, where 60% of the land is mountainous. The city faces the Kii Channel, with the Naruto Strait separating it from Awaji Island. Stretching across the strait, the Ōnaruto Bridge gleams white under the sun, linking Shikoku to Awaji Island and connecting travelers onward to Kobe and Osaka. From the observation deck at Shikamiyama (Shihōmi), the view is spectacular—lush green islands scattered across the emerald sea, the bridge glowing on the left, and Naruto City lying gracefully on the right. It’s a panoramic feast of blue sky, sea, and light.
Heading south, we enter Tokushima Prefecture, a region surrounded on three sides by mountains soaring over 1,000 meters. Within its borders lie scenic areas like the Naruto-Tokushima coastal region, the Anan seashore, Mt. Tsurugi, and the deep Iya Valley. Tokushima is also famous for its Awa Odori summer dance, indigo dyeing, and traditional handmade washi paper, which give the prefecture its vibrant blend of art, culture, and craftsmanship.
By the time we reached Tokushima City, the sun was setting behind the Yoshino River. Today’s 91 km ride wasn’t the longest, but it was rich in discovery—from Kagawa’s savory aroma of Udon, to the sea breeze of Naruto, to the mountain light of Tokushima. Between the sea and the sky, we found balance—and in every drop of sweat, a quiet kind of happiness.
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