88 Temple Pilgrimage Tour: Overview
Complete the entire Shikoku Henro by comfortable private taxi on our 88 Temple Pilgrimage Tour, finishing the journey the traditional way with a visit to Mt. Koya.
This trip is for pilgrims who want to focus on time in the sacred sites and complete the entire pilgrimage in the shortest possible time.
After busy days visiting temples, unwind and experience Shikoku culture in accommodation ranging from traditional ryokan inns to stylish city hotels.
The itinerary here is a basic structure to start planning your adventure. We can help you customize your journey to include a pilgrimage guide, meditation sessions at temples, or craft experiences across the island.
We also offer a 15-day version of this trip without the final visit to Mt. Koya.
88 Temple Pilgrimage Tour: Itinerary
You arrive in Tokushima by air, rail, or bus, and check into your hotel.
You meet your driver at Tokushima Station at 9:00.
You visit the following temples;
Temple 1, Ryōzen-ji
Temple 2, Gokuraku-ji
Temple 3, Konsen-ji
Temple 4, Dainichi-ji
Temple 5, Jizō-ji
Temple 6, Anraku-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Tokushima.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 7, Jūraku-ji
Temple 8, Kumadani-ji
Temple 9, Hōrin-ji
Temple 10, Kirihata-ji
Temple 11, Fujii-dera
Temple 12, Shōsan-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Tokushima.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 13, Dainichi-ji
Temple 14, Jōraku-ji
Temple 15, Awa Kokubun-ji
Temple 16, Kannon-ji
Temple 17, Ido-ji
Temple 18, Onzan-ji
Temple 19, Tatsue-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Komatsushima.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 20, Kakurin-ji
Temple 21, Tairyū-ji
Temple 22, Byōdō-ji
Temple 23, Yakuō-ji
Temple 24, Hotsumisaki-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Muroto.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 25, Shinshō-ji
Temple 26, Kongōchō-ji
Temple 27, Kōnomine-ji
Temple 28, Dainichi-ji
Temple 29, Tosa Kokubun-ji
Temple 30, Zenraku-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Kōchi.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 31, Chikurin-ji
Temple 32, Zenjibu-ji
Temple 33, Sekkei-ji
Temple 34, Tanema-ji
Temple 35, Kiyotaki-ji
Temple 36, Shōryū-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Kōchi.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 37, Iwamoto-ji
Temple 38, Kongōfuku-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Ashizuri.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 39, Enkō-ji
Temple 40, Kanjizai-ji
Temple 41, Ryūkoku-ji
Temple 42, Butsumoku-ji
Temple 43, Meiseki-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Dōgo.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 44, Daihō-ji
Temple 45, Iwaya-ji
Temple 46, Jōruri-ji
Temple 47, Yasaka-ji
Temple 48, Sairin-ji
Temple 49, Jōdo-ji
Temple 50, Hanta-ji
Temple 51, Ishite-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Dōgo.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 52, Taisan-ji
Temple 53, Enmyō-ji
Temple 54, Enmei-ji
Temple 55, Nankōbō
Temple 56, Taisan-ji
Temple 57, Eifuku-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Imabari.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 58, Senyū-ji
Temple 59, Iyo Kokubun-ji
Temple 60, Yokomine-ji
Temple 61, Kōon-ji
Temple 62, Hōju-ji
Temple 63, Kichijō-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Saijō.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 64, Maegami-ji
Temple 65, Sankaku-ji
Temple 66, Unpen-ji
Temple 67, Daikō-ji
Temple 68, Jinne-in
Temple 69, Kannon-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Kannonji.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 70, Motoyama-ji
Temple 71, Iyadani-ji
Temple 72, Mandara-ji
Temple 73, Shusshaka-ji
Temple 74, Kōyama-ji
Temple 75, Zentsū-ji
Temple 76, Konzō-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Zentsūji.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 77, Dōryū-ji
Temple 78, Gōshō-ji
Temple 79, Tennō-ji
Temple 80, Sanuki Kokubun-ji
Temple 81, Shiromine-ji
Temple 82, Negoro-ji
Temple 83, Ichinomiya-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Takamatsu.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you visit the following temples;
Temple 84, Yashima-ji
Temple 85, Yakuri-ji
Temple 86, Shido-ji
Temple 87, Nagao-ji
Temple 88, Ōkubo-ji
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel in Tokushima.
Dinner (not included) is at a local restaurant.
After breakfast (included) you drive to Mt. Kōya.
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Your accommodation is a hotel on Mt. Kōya.
Dinner (included) is at your accommodation.
After breakfast (included) you tour Mt. Kōya.
Lunch (not included) is at a local restaurant.
Then you drive to Ōsaka where the tour ends.
Includes/Excludes
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals indicated
- Transport indicated
- Driver
- Basic insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- Transport to Shikoku
- Temple stamps (500 yen each)
- Pilgrim goods (hat, staff, stamp book etc.)
- Comprehensive insurance
FAQs
Are there vegetarian options?
Not really. Japanese cooking is based on fish stock, and the Japanese love their fish and meat. On this tour, you stay in traditional Japanese accommodation that is proud of its cuisine, especially the fish. For breakfast and dinner, it is possible to ask for ‘largely’ vegetarian food, but no guarantees are offered. You can generally find vegetarian options for lunch, but with limited choice.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation policy is as follows;
- Cancelled more than 21 days prior to start: No charge
- Cancelled between 20 and 8 days prior to start: 20% of the total fee
- Cancelled between 7 days and 48 hours prior to start: 30% of the total fee
- Cancelled between 48 and 24 hours prior to start: 40% of the total fee
- Cancelled within 24 hours of start: 50% of the total fee
- Cancelled on the day of start or failure to show: 100% of the total fee
- No refunds will be given after the tour has commenced.
What are your payment terms?
When you book a tour, we ask for a 10% deposit, with the balance to be paid a month before the start of the tour. You can pay by credit card or bank transfer.
Price and Currency Disclaimer:
Our tours are priced in yen, but we’ll invoice you in your own currency. For your convenience, you can display indicative prices in your currency.
