Itinerary
Shikoku Pilgrim's Sampler: Temples, Gorges & Hidden Coast
10 days · 30 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Tue, Apr 6 – Thu, Apr 15
Ten days tracing the famous 88-temple pilgrimage by public transport — hitting the iconic temples, walking quiet stretches between them, and diving into Shikoku's wild gorges, art islands, and castle towns.
Days
阿波おどり会館, 徳島県徳島市 / CC BY 2.5
Awa Odori Kaikan
Tokushima
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at TKS · Tue, Apr 6 · from JFK · 1 traveler
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
Tokushima · 3 nights
Tue, Apr 6 → Fri, Apr 9 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
阿波おどり会館
Stay ~1h 15m
Sanroku Station
Watch a live Awa Odori dance performance any time of year — the energy is contagious and it's a joyful crash course in Tokushima culture.
~1h 15m on foot
16:30
EXPLORE
眉山公園
Stay ~1h
Sancho Station
Cable car up Mount Bizan for sunset over the Yoshino River delta — cherry trees line the summit if they're still blooming.
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–¥26,500 / person / day
¥140,000–¥265,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 29 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
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