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. 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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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.
Accommodation
Rihga Hotel Zest Takamatsu★4 star
Activities
Yashima-ji
Yakuri-ji Temple
Shido-ji Temple
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
Destinations
Takamatsu
Sanuki
Day 2
Walking Tour of the Temples in Matsuyama
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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.
Accommodation
Yunotani Hot Spring★3 star
Activities
Yokomine-Ji Temple
Transportations
Train from Takamatsu to Saijo
Walking from Saijo to Temple No. 60 - Yokomine-Ji
Taxi from Temple No. 60 - Yokomine-ji to Saijo
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Takamatsu
Saijo
Day 3
Visit the Temples of Takamatsu
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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.
Activities
Shiromine-Ji Temple
Negoro-ji Temple
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
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Saijo
Sakaide
Takamatsu
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What’s included?
2 nights accommodation
6 activities
2 lunches and 2 dinners
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,491/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Japan in 3 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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