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Deep Shikoku: Gorges, Pilgrimage & Udon by Car
5 days · 14 stops · ¥80,000–¥140,000
Thu, Mar 25 – Mon, Mar 29
Five days tracing the hidden Iya Valley, touching the 88-temple pilgrimage, and eating your way through Kagawa's legendary udon country — all by rental car from Takamatsu.
Days
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Ryozen-ji Temple
Kagawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 05🛬
Arrive 10:00 · first activity from 12:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at TAK · Thu, Mar 25 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Naoshima · 1 night
Thu, Mar 25 → Fri, Mar 26 · 2 guests
12:30
EXPLORE
霊山寺
Stay ~1h
Kazashigaoka Station
Temple #1 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage — ring the bell and walk the peaceful grounds to begin your own quiet henro journey.
~36 min by car
14:06
EXPLORE
ざいごうどん本家 わら家
Stay ~1h
Kotoden-Yashima Station
Thatched-roof farmhouse serving hand-pulled Sanuki udon — order the bukkake and sit by the garden.
~6 min by car
15:12
EXPLORE
屋島
Stay ~1h 30m
Drive to the top for sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and the battlefield where the Genpei War turned.
Getting around
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥25,500 / person / day
¥140,000–¥255,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs and 4 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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