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Rather than all eighty-eight temples, a curated selection of especially beautiful and meaningful temples, visited by private car across Shikoku's 4 prefectures.
Rather than hurrying through all eighty-eight temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage, this 8-day journey by private car selects key temples across the 4 prefectures and places associated with Kobo Daishi.
Indicative Price: USD 4,980〜
Arrive in Matsuyama and head to your hotel. Detailed access information is provided in advance.
Visit Temple 44 Daihoji and Temple 45 Iwayaji, then travel down the Niyodo River to Kochi. Visit Temple 36 Shoryuji and Temple 35 Kiyotakiji.
Visit Temple 14 Jorakuji, Temple 15 Awa Kokubunji, Temple 1 Ryozenji, Temple 2 Gokurakuji, Temple 8 Kumadanji, and Temple 88 Okuboji.
Kotohira-gu Shrine on request. Travel by public transportation from Kotohira to Takamatsu Airport or the station area, concluding the tour.
The itinerary below is a model plan. The content and order can be adjusted to match your interests, fitness level, travel companions, and preferred pace.
Arrive in Matsuyama and head to your hotel. Detailed access information is provided in advance.
Visit Temple 60 Yokomineji, Temple 64 Maegamiji, Temple 58 Senyuji, Temple 52 Taisanji, and Temple 51 Ishiteji.
Visit Temple 44 Daihoji and Temple 45 Iwayaji, then travel down the Niyodo River to Kochi. Visit Temple 36 Shoryuji and Temple 35 Kiyotakiji.
Visit Katsurahama Beach, Temple 31 Chikurinji, Temple 26 Kongochoji, Temple 27 Konomineji, Temple 24 Hotsumisakiji, and the Cape Muroto area.
Visit Mikurodo Cave, Temple 23 Yakuoji, Temple 22 Byodoji, Temple 21 Tairyuji, and Temple 20 Kakurinji.
Visit Temple 14 Jorakuji, Temple 15 Awa Kokubunji, Temple 1 Ryozenji, Temple 2 Gokurakuji, Temple 8 Kumadanji, and Temple 88 Okuboji.
Visit Temple 84 Yashimaji, Temple 85 Yakuriji, Temple 82 Negoroji, Temple 81 Shiromineji, Temple 73 Shusshakaji, and Temple 75 Zentsuji.
Kotohira-gu Shrine on request. Travel by public transportation from Kotohira to Takamatsu Airport or the station area, concluding the tour.
Deluxe-class hotels
Japanese-style ryokan
Hot spring hotels
7 nights, 8 days. Includes hotel/ryokan stays, breakfast and the dinners listed in the itinerary, a private car with an English-speaking driver, basic insurance, and taxes. The driver is not a guide, so a separate guide can be arranged if detailed explanations are needed. Prices, schedule, and accommodation are subject to change. The latest conditions will be provided with your official quote.
Source: Amnet no Tabi
We can adjust the number of days, amount of travel, food, and cultural experiences to match your preferences.