By train
By train
You can also get close to Ikata by trainâjust take an express on the JR Yosan line from Matsuyama to Yawatahama. From there you can hop a bus or take a taxi, but beware that taxis get quite pricey.
By car
By car
The best way to get to Ikata is by car. Bring your own, or rent one in Matsuyama or Yawatahama.
Take the oceanside scenic route: Take Route 378 south from Matsuyama along the beautiful Futami and Nagahama coastline. Take a right at the junction with Route 197.
Take the misty mountain freeway route: Take the Matsuyama Expressway south past Ozu, then get off and take Route 197 through Yawatahama and the rest of the way to Ikata.
By ship
By ship
If you're in Kyushu, you can also catch a ferry from either Saganoseki or Beppu, Oita, to Misaki Port at Ikata's tip.