A plan to fully enjoy Shimonada Station and Futami that you can't start without coming here
37 minutes by car from JR Matsuyama Station
01 Paragliding experience
With an elevation difference of about 800 meters, you can enjoy a powerful paragliding experience from one of the highest altitudes in Japan, overlooking the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and the islands floating there. It is a safe tandem flight with an instructor. Reservations are required and cost 13,000 yen (tax included) + 2,000 yen (tax included) for safety management. Applications are open to people aged 13 and over.
On days when the air is clear, you can even see all the way to Yamaguchi Prefecture across the sea. The instructor will take care of all the operations. On days when the air is clear, you can even see all the way to Yamaguchi Prefecture across the sea.
Approximately 5 minutes by car
02 Green Smile
The owner grew up in the Futami Midori area and serves Kyoto cuisine with local ingredients at this traditional restaurant. The restaurant serves home-grown Nikomaru rice cooked in a clay pot, vegetables, and fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea, plus rare ingredients that you don't usually get to eat. You can feel the joy of eating through the appearance and taste of the food.
Light pours in through the skylights, creating a natural and open interior. Kaiseki courses start at 3,000 yen per person. The same price is offered for both lunch and dinner. The food is beautiful in appearance and taste. The dishes are also from Saraya kiln and pottery studio in Nakayama.
Approximately 12 minutes by car
03 Shimonada Station
Shimonada Station is a very popular photogenic spot. It has been used as a location for movies and dramas, and is also very popular on social media. Many people from inside and outside the prefecture get off at this station to experience this location.
This is an unmanned station with trains running once every 1-2 hours. The calm sea and blue bench match perfectly with the simple three-legged building. In front of the station is a coffee stand called Shimonada Coffee.
2 minutes by car
04 Uruki Soy Sauce Shop
This shop is famous for its "Mito Soy Sauce" which is aged for three years. The soy sauce, made to complement the fish of the Seto Inland Sea, has a unique sweetness and is also known as the favorite soy sauce of Ehime-born professional golfer Matsuyama Hideki.
Founded 100 years ago, this is a store that exudes the history of a long-established establishment. "Mito Soy Sauce" comes in a bottle with a nostalgic feel. The traditional manufacturing methods and craftsmanship have been handed down to the fourth generation.
A course to enjoy Shimonada Station, a station you'll want to get off at least once