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Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail

11 days
From Kyoto to Osaka
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Osaka to Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast
  2. Day 2

    Kyoto

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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nara (approximately 1 hour train journey from Kyoto)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Kyoto to Tokushima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Vegetarian Buddhist 'Shojin-Ryori' cuisine (if staying at Shukubo))

    Included Activities

    • Long-distance bus transfer to Tokushima Prefecture
    • Visit Temple 1 Ryozen-ji
    • Visit Temple 2 Gokuraku-ji
    • Visit Temple 3 Konsen-ji

    Optional Activities

    • Stay at traditional Ryokan (alternative to Shukubo Temple Lodging)
    Landmarks
    Ryozen-ji (Temple 1)
    Gokuraku-ji (Temple 2)
    Konsen-ji (Temple 3)
  4. Day 4

    Tokushima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple 11 Fujii-dera
    • Visit Temple 12 Shosan-ji
    • Walk from Ryusuian Temple to Temple 12 Shosan-ji
    Landmarks
    Fujii-dera (Temple 11)
    Ryusuian Temple
    Shosan-ji (Temple 12)
  5. Day 5

    Kamiyama to Tokushima

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple 20 Kakurin-ji
    • Visit Temple 21 Tairyu-ji
    • Cable car ride with views over cedar forest
    Landmarks
    Kakurin-ji (Temple 20)
    Tairyu-ji (Temple 21)
    Nakagawa River
  6. Day 6

    Tokushima to Kotohira Spa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisitely prepared multicourse meal (Ryokan dinner))

    Included Activities

    • Hike through northern Kagawa Prefecture scenery
    • Visit Temple 82 Negoro-ji
    • Visit Temple 81 Shiromine-ji
    • Visit Temple 80 Kokubun-ji
    Landmarks
    Negoro-ji (Temple 82)
    Shiromine-ji (Temple 81)
    Kokubun-ji (Temple 80)
  7. Day 7

    Kotohira Spa to Imabari

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Vegetarian Buddhist 'Shojin-Ryori' cuisine (if staying at Shukubo))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple 57 Eifuku-ji
    • Visit Temple 58 Senyu-ji
    • Hike from urban townscape through rural farming communities to forest

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to Temple 56 Taisan-ji
    • Stay at western-style hotel in Imabari City (alternative to Shukubo Temple Lodging at Senyu-ji)
    Landmarks
    Eifuku-ji (Temple 57)
    Senyu-ji (Temple 58)
    Taisan-ji (Temple 56)
  8. Day 8

    Imabari to Dogo Onsen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisitely prepared multicourse meal (Ryokan dinner))

    Included Activities

    • Gentle walk down mountain from Senyu-ji

    Optional Activities

    • Paved town hike to Temple 59 Iyo Kokubun-ji
    Landmarks
    Iyo Kokubun-ji (Temple 59)
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Dogo Onsen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Exquisitely prepared multicourse meal (Ryokan dinner))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple 45 Iwaya-ji
    • Climb iconic ladder to Kobo Daishi's meditation spot
    • Forest hike to Temple 44 Daiho-ji
    Landmarks
    Iwaya-ji (Temple 45)
    Daiho-ji (Temple 44)
  10. Day 10

    Dogo Onsen to Osaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple 60 Yokomine-ji
    • Visit Temple 61 Kodon-ji
    • Visit Temple 62 Hoju-ji
    • Hike through rural area of Shikoku
    Landmarks
    Yokomine-ji (Temple 60)
    Kodon-ji (Temple 61)
    Hoju-ji (Temple 62)
  11. Day 11

    Osaka to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

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