7 Days Japan - Walking into the Shikoku Spiritual Trails - Scott Dunn
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7 Days Japan - Walking into the Shikoku
Spiritual Trails
Travel date 19 - 25 May 2019
TOUR INFORMATION
JAPAN
INTRODUCTION
The Shikoku 88 temples are covered on one of the few circular-shaped pilgrimage routes. Besides religious ascetic practices,
many will walk with wishing for healing and enrichment of hearts and mind.
Follow the footsteps of Japan’s greatest saint, the revered Kobo Daishi, into the spiritual trails for the highlighted temples
among 88 of them. Starting from the first temple in Tokushima, the land of awakening, finishing in Kanagawa for the last
temple may allow you to experience the abundant natural surroundings of Shikoku.
Admire the scenery not only on foot but also from the luxury train running through Sanuki Plains, all the way to the beautiful
emerald waters of the Yoshino River. The carefully planned route will ensure you with countless meaningful experiences.
DEPARTURE DETAILS
SPECIALS
• Land Tour Price:
Twin Sharing: S$ 8,680;
• Visit the spiritual trails for the highlighted temples among 88 of them;
Single Supplement: S$ 1,880/-
• Luxurious sightseeing train in Oboke;
• Airfare (subject to availability)
• End the journey in Kotohira Kadan, an elegant ryokan dated from
Economy from S$ 1,240/-;
Edo period;
Business from S$ 4,820/-
• Wifi service throughout the journey;
• Deposit amount:
• All meals & beverages included (except for premium wine & hard liquor); $$ 2,000/ per person
• Small group size of maximum 16 people; • Registration Closing Date:
• Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included; 19 Feb 2019 or when tour is fully
• Accompanied by Scott Dunn Travel Concierge; subscribed
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance included • Early Bird Promotion:
First 3 rooms booking enjoy
complimentary room upgrade
from deluxe room to junior suite at
Renaissance Naruto Resort
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
Day 1 19 May (Sun) Singapore / Osaka / Tokushima
Day 2 20 May (Mon) Tokushima
Day 3 21 May (Tue) Tokushima
Day 4 22 May (Wed) Tokushima / Kagawa
Day 5 23 May (Thu) Kagawa
Day 6 24 May (Fri) Kagawa
Day 7 25 May (Sat) Kagawa / Tokushima / Osaka / Singapore
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ITINERARY
JAPAN
DAY 01 - 19 MAY (SUN) - SINGAPORE OSAKA | TOKUSHIMA
Flight:
Singapore / Osaka SQ 618 0125/0905 (6h 40m)
Upon arrival, transfer to Tokushima by bus. It is located on the eastern side of the island of
Shikoku, connected to mainland Japan by the Akashi-Kaikyo and Naruto Bridges. It will be
around two and a half hours drive with beautiful natural scenery along the way.
Sightseeing in Naruto for the big swirl. This occurs along the Shikoku coast of the Naruto Strait,
and are created by the large volumes of water moving between the Seto Inland Sea and the
Pacific Ocean between high and low tide, combined with the unique underwater geography of
the narrow strait.
Enjoy welcome dinner at hotel.
Accommodation: Renaissance Naruto Resort
Meals: Dinner
DAY 02 - 20 MAY (MON) - TOKUSHIMA
Start the journey from visiting temple No. 1 Ryozenji Temple (霊山寺), No.2 Gokurakuji Temple
(極楽寺) and No.3 Konsenji Temple (金泉寺). Temples are 20 minutes to an hour and a half apart.
Estimated total walking time approx. 2 hours
Then travel by bus to No.6 Anrakuji Temple (安楽寺), the training temple of the priest Honen
(1133 – 1212), who established the Jodo (pure land浄土) sect in Japan.
Accommodation: Renaissance Naruto Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 03 - 21 MAY (TUE) - TOKUSHIMA
Travel to Tokushima city area and continue to visit No. 10 Kirihataji Temple (切幡寺), No. 11 Fujii
Temple (藤井寺) and No.12 Shosanji Temple (焼山寺).
Estimated walking time approx. 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Renaissance Naruto Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
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DAY 04 - 22 MAY (WED) - TOKUSHIMA | KAGAWA
After breakfast, drive to Sanroku station to take cable car to No. 21 Tairyuji Temple (太龍寺). This
is the longest ropeway in western Japan, with a large car that holds 101 passengers. It takes about
10 minutes to reach the mountain ridge.
After lunch, visit No. 23 Yakuoji Temple (薬王寺), No. 22 Byodoji Temple (平等寺) & No. 20
Kakurinji Temple (鶴林寺) on coach.
Visit Gotoguji Temple – Cats Temple, where there are countless of maneki-neko, the lucky
charms which is believed to bring good luck to the owner.
Transfer to Kagawa for dinner and stay at the Japanese style ryokan.
Accommodation: Kotohira Kadan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 05 - 23 MAY (THU) - KAGAWA
Today we will drive around 1.5 hrs to start from visiting No. 75 Zentsuji Temple (善通寺). This is
the birthplace of Kobodaishi, one of the three hallowed grounds along with Kongobuji in Koyasan
and Toji in Kyoto.
Then continue to No. 66 Unpenji (雲辺寺), No. 69 Jinne-in Kannon-ji Temple (観音寺) and No.
72 Mandaraji Temple (曼荼羅寺).
Estimated walking time approx. 3 hours.
Accommodation: Kotohira Kadan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 06 - 24 MAY (FRI) - KAGAWA
In the morning, explore the Konpira Shrine and transfer to Kotohira Station for the sightseeing
train to Oboke. The train will run through rustic scenery of Sanuki Plains, all the way to the
beautiful emerald waters of the Yoshino River.
Enjoy lunch on the train. Ingredients are from mountains, rivers and seas of Kagawa and
Tokushima.
Optional activity in the afternoon: Boat ride in Oboke.
Visit Iya Kazura Bridge, the largest and most popular of the remaining bridges, stretches 45
meters across the Iya River at the center of the valley.
Accommodation: Kotohira Kadan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
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DAY 07 - 25 MAY (SAT) - KAGAWA | TOKUSHIMA | OSAKA SINGAPORE
In the morning, transfer to temple No. 88 Okuboji Temple (大窪寺) . It is here that Kobo
Daishi left his walking stick (enshrined here) and where many pilgrims follow suit and leave
theirs too. Many also claimed to have been miraculously cured while on the trails. But to
complete our “circle”, transfer back to No. 1 Ryozenji Temple (靈山寺) for full blessings (結願)
in Tokushima.
Drive about 2.5 hrs to Osaka and free at leisure before flight back home.
Flight:
25 May - Osaka / Singapore SQ 623 2325/0505+1 (6h 40m)
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
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PRICE INFORMATION
JAPAN
Land tour price per person
Hotels
Twin share Single Supplement
Tokushima : Renaissance Naruto Resort (standard room)
Kagawa : Kotohira Kadan (Japanese style Room with S$ 8,680/- S$ 1,880/-
private onsen bath)
* These prices are based on minimum ten persons traveling together.
Airline Airfare price per person
Economy Class
Singapore Airline (SQ) S$1,150 + S$90 (taxes) = S$1,240/-
Singapore/Osaka/Singapore Business Class:
S$4,730 + S$90 (taxes) = S$4,820/-
*Airfare & Taxes are estimation only and subject to change & availability. Please explore alternative flying routes and consult our
friendly consultants.
COST INCLUDES COST EXCLUDES
• Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis; • International Airfare as quoted above;
• Professional English Hiking guide and local guide; • Visa fee (if any);
• Meals as stated with 1 glass of wine/beer/juice; • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bar bills and etc.
• Tours and transfers in air-conditioned vehicle,
• Entrance fees where applicable;
• Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter;
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance;
• Service of Scott Dunn Travel Concierge
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
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