Pilgrimage Route

The Castle Town Culture of Shikoku

ITINERARIES

Tokushima , Kagawa , Ehime , Kochi

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Craft Making & Workshops

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Collage representing the Shikoku region: a scenic Japanese garden with a pond, a hilltop castle, and a bowl of Sanuki udon noodles topped with an egg.

Experience the Spirit of Edo-Period Travelers on the Tokaido Road and Nakasendo Road

ITINERARIES

Kanagawa , Yamanashi , Nagano

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Collage representing the Tokaido region: a historic wooden checkpoint gate, colorful traditional spinning tops, and a bowl of noodle soup.

Following in the Footsteps of Tokai’s Great Shogun

ITINERARIES

Shizuoka , Aichi , Mie

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Tokai region: a large Japanese castle with green roofs, traditional shrine architecture, and a bowl of flat noodles.

Dewa Sanzan Shrine

SPOTS

Yamagata

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

The Sanjin Gosai-den main shrine on Mt. Haguro with its large thatched roof, seen across a reflective pond.

Mt. Oyama

SPOTS

Kanagawa

Gardens & Nature

A panoramic view of the vast Kanto Plain and city area seen from the summit or upper slopes of Mount Ōyama.

Ise-jingu Shrine

SPOTS

Mie

Shrines & Temples

A massive wooden torii gate marking an inner entrance (likely to the Naiku or Geku) of Ise Jingu Shrine, with a traditional fence and thatched roof structure behind it.

Kotohira-Gu Shrine

SPOTS

Kagawa

Visual & Performing Arts

Shrines & Temples

A wide view of the Sanuki Plain and surrounding hills, including Mt. Iino (Sanuki Fuji), seen from the upper level of Kotohira-gu Shrine.

An Adventure Through Snow Country Living and Mountain Faith

ITINERARIES

Miyagi , Akita , Yamagata , Fukushima

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Gardens & Nature

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples