Community based tourism

Price (Tax Included)/person

FromDuration# of Participants (minimum/maximum)

7.5 hours

15,000 JPY

Availability

Destination

March - DecemberCulture

1 person / 6 people
Language

Ehime, Shikoku

Japanese/English**optional

Walking Pilgrimage from Shikoku Pilgrimage Temples 44 & 45

Authentic Pilgrimage Experience
The Shikoku Henro pilgrimage involves visiting the temples
associated with Kukai, or Kobo Daishi, the revered founder of Buddhism
Shingon Sect. This pilgrimage spans the four regions of Awa, Tosa, Iyo,and Sanuki, covering a total distance of approximately 1400 km. For over1200 years, this unique pilgrimage route has preserved the cultural
tradition of temple visits.

Kumakogen Town
The Shikoku Pilgrimage transcends nationality, religion, and sect,
allowing anyone to become a pilgrim. It is an unparalleled pilgrimage
culture where faith in Kukai, the practice of asceticism, and the support ofthe local community are intertwined.
While completing the entire pilgrimage would take over 40 days, this pilgrimage experience offersa special one-day course. Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Kumakogen, located right in themiddle of the Shikoku 88 Temples, this tour offers you an authentic walking pilgrimage in themountainous sacred site, guided by a charismatic official Henro guide.

Highlights
 Explore the temples located at the exact midpoint of the Shikoku 88 Temples pilgrimage.
 Begin your journey with a warm welcome from experienced guides at the starting point.
 Engage in an authentic experience, including a sermon and wearing traditional pilgrim garment
at Daihō-ji Temple.

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Information
Tour Details and Duration▪

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Sermon, wearing temple attire, sutra
offering at Daihōji main hall and Daishidō(~1 hr.)Walking pilgrimage (~ 4 hrs.), with a lunch
break at the mountain pass
Arrival at Iwaya-ji Temple, chanting, andstrolling (~1 hr.)
Dispersal

What is Included
Guide fee (pilgrimage and local guides),experience fee, attire rental, offering fee, lunch
What is NOT Included
Transportation to and from the meeting anddispersal points, insurance (please obtain
international travel insurance in your homecountry), and anything not included in "What'sIncluded" in this program.

Physical Fitness Level
1234５Walking includes some steep slopes.

Price per person (Tax Included)# ofParticipants

Places to Meet and Finish
Meeting：Daiho-ji Temple
2-1173 Sugou, Kumakogen Town, Kamiukena
County, Ehime 791-1205
Dispersal：Iwaya-ji Temple
1468 Nanatori, Kumakogen Town, Kamiukena
County, Ehime 791-1511(Customers are required to cover bank transfer fees.)

Skill Level

Price(Tax Included)1

180,000 JPY

240,000 JPY

2What to Wear and Bring

34５

Please wear comfortable clothing.
Bring sturdy, non-slip shoes, walking poles or astaff (if needed), and a raincoat.

For experienced hikers and climbers.

3+: 27,000 JPY, 6 (max.): 15,000 JPY

AgeBook byAdditional Information

12+

one month prior tothe tour dateEnglish interpreter guide is optional.
Purchases of attire and other items are optional.

Period of Availability

Recommended Level: S > A > B > C > ---Month

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation due to customer's convenience• 10 days to 2 days before the reserved date:30%• the day before the reserved date: 50%• on the day of the reservation: 100%Cancellation at the discretion of the tour operator (including the tour provider)
In case of cancellation due to bad weather conditions such as storms, rainstorms,etc., or when such conditions are predicted, or in case of cancellation due tounavoidable circumstances, we will notify you by the day before the cancellation. In
such cases, we will contact you by phone by the evening of the previous day. In thiscase, no cancellation fee will be charged.

Contact
Tour Operator

Sorayama Ishizuchi Co., Ltd.
Ehime Pref. Governor Registered Travel Agency Type 2-211

info@ishizuchijourney.com+81 - 897 - 47- 6030

Address: 798-1 Ohmachi, Saijo City,
Ehime 793-0030

https://ishizuchijourney.com/