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3-Day Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage Walking Tour

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Overview

Over three days, you'll explore the beautiful nature around Shikoku on the famed Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage route.

During the course of this trip, you'll walk the Ohenro route as the old monks of Japan once did, visiting old temples, climbing mountain paths to various temples and absorbing the rich Japanese culture.

In the evenings, you'll find yourself resting your muscles in local hot springs and enjoying delicious local dishes in each of the towns you visit.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Walking Tour of Japan's Yashima Temples

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Walking Tour of Japan's Yashima Temples

Today, you'll take the train from Takamatsu station to Yashima, then you'll walk to Yashima temple through a beautiful mountain road. After visiting the temple, you'll walk from Yashima Temple to Yakuri Temple through another beautiful mountain road. After exploring Yakuri Temple, you'll make your way to Shido temple along the Shikoku Ohenro route. After visiting Shido temple, you'll take a train back to Takamatsu where you'll stay overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Yashima-ji

    Yakuri-ji Temple

    Shido-ji Temple

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    Transportations

    Train from Takamatsu to Yashima Nishimachi

    Walking from Yashima Nishimachi to Yashima Nakamachi

    Walking from Yashima Nishimachi to Yakuri Temple

    Train from Shido to Takamatsu

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

    Sanuki

Day 2

Walking Tour of the Temples in Matsuyama

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Walking Tour of the Temples in Matsuyama

This morning, you'll take the public train from Takamatsu to Matsuyama. Upon arriving, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Saijo. Then you'll start walking from the Tozan-Guchi to visit temple no. 60 on the Shikoku pilgrimage route, Yokomine-Ji is located in the middle of Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak on Shikoku Island. After the tough 5.8-kilometre mountain hike to reach the temple, you'll end your day relaxing at the Yunotani Hot Spring and stay at a ryokan.

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    Accommodation

    Yunotani Hot Spring3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Yokomine-Ji Temple

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    Transportations

    Train from Takamatsu to Saijo

    Walking from Saijo to Temple No. 60 - Yokomine-Ji

    Taxi from Temple No. 60 - Yokomine-ji to Saijo

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Takamatsu

    Saijo

Day 3

Visit the Temples of Takamatsu

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Visit the Temples of Takamatsu

This morning, you'll take the train from Saijo to Takamatsu. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before heading off to visit temple number 81 on the pilgrimage route, Shiromine-Ji, and temple number 82, Negoro-ji. After exploring these mountain top temples, you'll take a taxi back to Takamatsu where your walking tour in Japan will come to an end.

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    Activities

    Shiromine-Ji Temple

    Negoro-ji Temple

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    Transportations

    Taxi from Yunotani Hot Spring to Saijo Station

    Train from Saijo to Takamatsu

    Taxi from Takamatsu to Temple No. 81 - Shiromine-Ji

    Walking from Temple No. 81 - Shiromine-Ji to Temple No. 82 - Negoroji

    Taxi from Temple No. 82 - Negoroji to Takamatsu

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Saijo

    Sakaide

    Takamatsu

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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