- TAKAMATSU DEPARTURE
- KOBE SANNOMIYA or SHIN-KOBE ARRIVAL
- ENGLISH SUPPORT
- TUESDAY and SUNDAY
The bus departs from Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture and heads to Ryozenji Temple in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture., the first of the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku.
Here you will change into pilgrim attire. After praying at Ryozenji Temple, you will then walk for about 20 minutes to the second temple, Gokurakuji Temple, where you will also offer prayers.
You will experience Japanese religion through the Shikoku Pilgrimage experience, then spend some time at Naruto Park, overlooking one of the world’s largest whirlpools.
After crossing the Naruto Strait, you will visit the Awaji Puppet Theater, where you will enjoy a performance of the Awaji Puppet Theater, which has a history of over 500 years, and have a look backstage.
The opportunity to talk with the staff who support the puppet theater is a one-of-a-kind experience brought to you by YUI PRIMA OLIVIA. The bus then crosses the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and arrives at Kobe, at the eastern end of the Seto Inland Sea, where the trip comes to an end.
Special price until the end of March
Price per person: 63,000yen → 30,000yen (tax included)
- Takamatsu (boarding) 8:45
- Pilgrimage experience
- Naruto Park (lunch break)
- Awaji Puppet Theater (backstage tour)
- Kobe Sannomiya (drop off) 17:30
- Shin-Kobe (drop-off) 18:00
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time
Included experiences
Walk the Shikoku pilgrimage route from Temple No. 1 to Temple No. 2 while wearing white attire (120 minutes)
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is the largest pilgrimage route in Japan and features 88 temples scattered throughout the region. Dress in traditional pilgrim attire and embark on a journey following in the footsteps of the legendary monk Kukai.
It is said that humans have 88 evil desires, and that by visiting the 88 sacred places of Shikoku, these desires will disappear and your wishes will come true. You will actually wear a costume, recite sutras, and offer candles and incense. Unlike conventional tours, we will provide a detailed explanation of how to pray at the temples.
You can take part in a variety of activities, including chanting sutras, lighting candles, burning incense, and offering prayers.
View the 500-year-old puppet theater at the Awaji Puppet Theater and take a look backstage (75 minutes)
Awaji Puppetry, which has been performed on Awaji Island, for 500 years since the Edo period, is not only a local performing art of Awaji, but has also played a major role in the history of Japanese theater. The performers of Awaji Puppet Theater specialize in period pieces, and perform Awaji-style productions such as quick costume changes, prop exchanges, and costume piles that are easy to enjoy.
Many of the plays retain the original atmosphere of puppet theater, and the female performers, which are rare to see in traditional Japanese theater, make the performance even better.
●POINT
You can tour the backstage area and receive detailed instructions on how to operate a puppet.
- Takamatsu (boarding) 8:45
- Pilgrimage experience
- Naruto Park (lunch break)
- Awaji Puppet Theater (backstage tour)
- Kobe Sannomiya (drop off) 17:30
- Shin-Kobe (drop-off) 18:00
Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time
Suggestions for what to do after drop-off
Enjoy other travels/ Return home
1.Get off at Kobe Sannomiya and board the Sunrise Seto or Izumo sleeper train to end your trip with a train journey.
2.Get off at Shin-Kobe and continue your journey by takeing the Shinkansen or airplane.
【The price includes】
- Bus fare
- All-you-can-drink service on the bus
- On-board attendant (in Japanese and English)
- Pilgrimage experience
- Puppet theatre admission ticket
【The price does not include】
- Lunch fee
- Accommodation fee
Special price until the end of March
Price per person: 63,000yen → 30,000yen (tax included)
