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Mists, Pilgrims & Udon — A Hidden Shikoku Journey
5 days · 12 stops · ¥80,000–¥130,000
Thu, Mar 25 – Mon, Mar 29
Five days through Shikoku's wild Iya Valley, a quiet temple from the 88-pilgrimage route, and the udon heartland of Kagawa — all by car, all away from the crowds.
Days
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Waraya
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 · 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
Thu, Mar 25 → Fri, Mar 26 · 1 guest
12:30
EXPLORE
ざいごうどん本家 わら家
Stay ~1h
Kotoden-Yashima Station
Your first Sanuki udon — hand-pulled noodles in a thatched farmhouse at the foot of Yashima, the perfect jet-lag cure.
~24 min by train
13:54
EXPLORE
四度寺
Stay ~1h 15m
Kotoden-Shido Station
Temple 86 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage — a quiet, mossy garden with a panoramic view over the Seto Inland Sea, mostly empty in late afternoon.
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–¥26,000 / person / day
¥70,000–¥130,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 11 travel legs and 4 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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