Itinerary
Udon Pilgrims: Temples, Art Islands & Spring Road Trip Around Shikoku
7 days · 17 stops · ¥130,000–¥200,000
Mon, Apr 5 – Sun, Apr 11
Seven days winding across Shikoku by car — old pilgrimage temples at dawn, hand-made Sanuki udon at noon, and the quiet art islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
Days
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Waraya
Kagawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at TAK · Mon, Apr 5 · 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 · 4 nights
Mon, Apr 5 → Fri, Apr 9 · 2 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
ざいごうどん本家 わら家
Stay ~1h 15m
Kotoden-Yashima Station
Thatched-roof farmhouse udon at the foot of Yashima — your first hand-made Sanuki bowl, perfect after the drive from Kansai Airport.
~23 min by car
15:38
EXPLORE
栗林公園
Stay ~1h 30m
Ritsurin-Kōen-Kitaguchi Station
Stroll the ponds and pines of this 17th-century feudal garden in soft late-afternoon light — a calm welcome to Shikoku.
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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Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,500–¥27,000 / person / day
¥215,000–¥380,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Setouchi Area Pass
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