Ashizuri Odo Natural Recreation Forest

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Spreading from Otsuki Town to Tosashimizu City along the rugged Odo Coast overlooking the grand Pacific Ocean, the "Ashizuri Odo Natural Recreation Forest" is a vast marine nature area where untouched, dynamic subtropical primeval forests expand. Housing pure forests of giant "Ubame-gashi" (Ubame Oak) designated as a National Natural Monument and mysterious oddly shaped trees resisting wind and snow, it stands filled with an overwhelming life force of great nature. Trekking along the beautifully maintained walking paths provides top-tier open views, letting you look out at the ultramarine blue ocean spreading below and sheer precipice cliffs exceeding 100 meters altitude through the spaces between trees. Farthest removed from city noise, it is a power spot to experience wild natural energy with your whole body.

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Ashizuri Odo Natural Recreation Forest

Address
Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture
Website
https://www.shimizu-kankou.com/
Operator
Tosashimizu City Tourism Association

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