The first “60-day complete walking pilgrimage” to 88 places in Shikoku! The goal of the 1,200km journey is the date of the
Osaka/Kansai Expo
Anabuki Travel Co., Ltd. Press release: October 7, 2024 Shikoku 88 places “Complete walking pilgrimage 60 days” held for the first time! The goal of the 1,200km trip is the date of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Anabuki Travel 35th anniversary special project
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anniversary by offering a “Complete Walking Pilgrimage to 88 Places in Shikoku” course. Sales have started. Starting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, the pilgrimage will take 60 days and visit 88 temples and shrines in Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, and Kagawa, covering a total distance of 1,200 km. Sunday, April 13th, the 60th and final day to reach the 88th location, is the opening day of the Osaka/Kansai Expo. Through the “Pilgrimage Route”, which symbolizes the history and culture of Shikoku, we offer a special journey that allows people from Japan and abroad to experience the charm and deep spirituality of Shikoku. ■Planning purpose Pilgrimage, a historic part of Shikoku’s culture, is a special experience that encourages purification of the mind and body and a re-evaluation of life. Particularly in the current era of the coronavirus pandemic, traveling to seek deep
self-transformation and new encounters, away from the busy daily life, is attracting attention both domestically and internationally. The approximately 1,200km journey that takes you through 88 locations in Shikoku is a dream journey that many people wish they could walk someday. However, the distance and harsh natural environment can make one feel a great deal of anxiety if one attempts to do so alone. Walking pilgrimages are generally self-guided pilgrimages, but on this tour, experienced guides (guides with specialized pilgrimage qualifications) will accompany you, and there is a support system in place that allows even beginners to tackle the pilgrimage at a comfortable pace. Masu. On the journey with friends who are aiming for the same goal, you will encourage each other, overcome difficulties together, deepen your bonds, and bring a special impression that will change your life. ■Comment from Yokoyama in charge of planning Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/125122/4/125122-4-5a6f232b6bee00876c844fb383bbca03-3381×2257.jpg The pilgrimage route is approximately 1200km long. As you walk through the city, you can feel the hustle and bustle, and as you walk along the mountain path, you come face to face with nature. I think this path is truly a microcosm of life. On this tour, we will take plenty of breaks every 1 to 2 hours and proceed at a comfortable pace. The design is beginner-friendly. We aim to complete the walk effortlessly but surely. Would you like to join us on this life-changing journey? The final goal of this 60-day trip is April 13, 2025, the date of the Osaka/Kansai Expo. While witnessing the dawn of a new era, you will also be able to take a new step, refresh your mind and body, and experience the moment of being reborn as a new person. ■Course details Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Period: 60 days Travel fee (per person): 2,880,000 yen per person per room / 2,780,000 yen per 2 people Website:
https://www.shikoku88.net/walking_pilgrimage/ ■Tour points 1. Veteran leaders support the entire process 2. Carry your luggage by car, and take a jumbo taxi in parallel 3. If you are tired, you can also take a taxi 4. Refresh with 2 days of completely free time 5. 3 major benefits for all participants
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/125122/4/125122-4-3adda8f2b4378762304a35e7e87fbcc4-2352×1568.jpg [Company Profile] Company name: Anabuki Travel Co., Ltd. Head office location: 2-1 Furushinmachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Alpha Regalo Furushinmachi 1F Representative Director and President: Yuka Abe Business content: Domestic travel business, inbound overseas business, regional collaboration business HP:
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