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Shikoku 88 Temples Sampler: Icons & Quiet Paths
10 days · 23 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Tue, Apr 6 – Thu, Apr 15
Ten days tracing the famous Shikoku pilgrimage by train and bus, hitting the most iconic temples while weaving in hidden forest paths, quiet temple lodgings, and the cherry blossoms of early April.
Days
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Ryozen-ji Temple
Kagawa
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
Naoshima · 1 night
Tue, Apr 6 → Wed, Apr 7 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
霊山寺
Stay ~1h
Kazashigaoka Station
Temple No. 1 of the pilgrimage — start your henro journey here, ring the bell, and get your first stamp in a fresh nokyocho.
~2h 1m by train
17:01
EXPLORE
鳴門公園
Stay ~1h 30m
Naruto Station
Watch the famous Naruto whirlpools churn at sunset from the observation deck — the tidal roar is unforgettable.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Naoshima & Takamatsu → Matsuyama & Dogo · 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
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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 22 travel legs and 9 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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