Shikoku pilgrimage: 15 temples to enlightenment

Your tour

• Prices displayed on this page may vary depending on the Japanese Yen exchange rate.
• This tour is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Children are not accepted.
• The program may be subject to modifications due to circumstances such as weather conditions or any other force majeure. Please note that any information mentioned is subject to change or adaptation.

Your travel documents will be given to you as follows:

• Travel diary by email before departure
• Any paper documents (airport transfer ticket, transport card, Japan Rail Pass voucher) and Pocket WiFi upon arrival at the airport by our airport assistant.
• At least one person participating in the trip must have a valid driving license in their country
• Note: In rare cases, mainly in very high season, steps may be reversed. You will be informed of this in your mini-travel guide. Thank you for understanding.-

Your accommodation

• Some accommodation may ask you for a tourist tax upon arrival. It depends on the cities and even the accommodations, because some do not include it in the cost of the reservation. It generally amounts to ¥200/night/person (around €1.60). It must be paid in cash at reception.
• Single rooms: People traveling alone and/or wishing to reserve a single room must pay a supplement when booking. Please note that in the event of a single room supplement for an order of more than 2 people, it will be applied in all accommodation except in ryokans (3 and 4*). As this is traditional accommodation, people in the same reservation are grouped together in spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.
• 3 person room: If there are 3, 5 or more of you and you do not select the single supplement, you will be allocated a triple room.
• As part of a group order (> 5 people), it may be possible, depending on the availability of accommodation, that not all members of the group will be in the same accommodation. We will however put you as close as possible.
• Names of accommodation: The names indicated on the site are given for information only. In the event of unavailability, accommodation of equivalent standard will be provided.
• Sleeping in a shukubo: Despite the image sometimes associated with Japanese monasteries, rest assured you are guaranteed basic comforts in your bedroom: tatami, futon, blanket, bedroom lamp, etc. However, don't expect to find a radio or television, or a private bathroom. Like traditional ryokan inns, you will have to share a common bathroom. Please note, the shower is regulated, it is usually not possible to shower in the morning but only in the evening, as per local custom. There is no menu for the evening meal either: a single menu is served for everyone, without meat, fish or egg. This being said, some temples tolerate the consumption of alcohol and may offer you beer, wine or sake.
• Not all traditional Japanese guesthouses have rooms with beds, you may sleep on comfortable futons.

Your transport

• Included in your tour are outward and return bus journeys.
• The train ride from Awa-Kawashima Station to Tatsue will be at your own expense and will cost around €7/$7 USD

Your meals

• Breakfasts and dinners are included in the price of your excursion.
• For lunch, you will find restaurants recommended by us in your travel diary.

A 35% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 35 days before the departure date.