Itinerary
The 88-Temple Sampler: Shikoku's Sacred Icons & Quiet Paths
10 days · 26 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Tue, Apr 6 – Thu, Apr 15
Ten days tracing the Shikoku Pilgrimage by public transport — hitting the most iconic temples, walking quiet rural stretches between them, and discovering the hidden gems that make this route a journey of the heart.
Days
Ryozen-ji Temple
Kagawa
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Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at TAK · 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
Naoshima · 1 night
Tue, Apr 6 → Wed, Apr 7 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
霊山寺
Stay ~1h
Kazashigaoka Station
Temple #1 on the 88-temple route — a gentle start with a serene garden and the first nokyo stamp.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Naoshima & Takamatsu → Tokushima & Naruto · Days 1–8
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Shodoshima · Day 9
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Tokushima & Naruto · Day 10
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Naoshima & Takamatsu · Days 1–8
Rental 2: Tokushima & Naruto · Day 10
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
Matched to your route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets on the rail legs.
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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
¥13,000–¥25,000 / person / day
¥130,000–¥250,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 25 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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