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| 08:40 - 09:00 | 【Day1】Meet at JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu As large luggage will be dropped off at the hotel, please be at the lobby at least 20 minutes before departure. (Meet at 8:40, Dep. at 9:00) | |
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(10分) | Transfer Head to Takamatsu-Chikko Station |  |
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(27分) | Kotoden Train Ride Experience Take the train from Takamatsu-Chikko Station to Kotoden Yashima Station. |  |
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(10分) | Transfer Alight at Kotoden Yashima Station. Transfer to a charter vehicle and head to Yashima-ji Temple. |  |
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(40分) | Yashima-ji Temple This is the 84th of the 88 sacred temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage route. Established in the year 753, this temple has a rich history. It is famous for the enshrined tanuki (raccoon dog) to whom worshippers pray for good marriage, having a child, and happiness for the family. | |
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(25分) | Transfer A charter vehicle will be used for transportation. | |
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(5分) | Yakuri Cable Car Transfer by cable car. |  |
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(40分) | Yakuri-ji Temple This is the 85th of the 88 sacred temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage route. Here, the Japanese Buddhist monk Kukai planted 8 roasted chestnuts in order to predict the outcome of his journey to China. When he returned, he found that the chestnuts have grown well despite having been roasted, thus he changed the temple’s name to Yakuri-ji, meaning “Temple of the Eight Chestnuts.” Kangiten (Nandikesvara, or Ganesh in the Buddhist pantheon) introduced from India is also enshrined here. Affectionately called Yakuri no Shoten-san, it is cherished by the people as a sacred place to pray for prosperous business, academic achievement, and marriage | |
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(60分) | Transfer | |
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(60分) | Lunch Okubo-ji Temple’s specialty, freshly made udon noodles. *Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] about vegetarian meals. |  |
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(50分) | Okubo-ji Temple This is the last of the 88 sacred temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage route, signifying "kechigan," the fulfillment of pilgrim vows. Unlike some temples at the time, this one has allowed women to worship, thus earning it the name "Women's Koya" which is a reference to Mt. Koya (Koyasan), a sacred place for the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Those who have completed visiting the 88 sites dedicate here the walking sticks and hats they used on the pilgrimage. It is also known as a beautiful spot for autumn leaves | |
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| 16:00 - 16:30 | Arrive & Stay at JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu Customers can stroll around Takamatsu City on their own. Enjoy the shopping street and sightseeing in nearby areas. Customers are to have dinner on their own (meal charges not included in the tour). Please head to a recommended restaurant or izakaya, etc. | |
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| 09:30 - 09:40 (10分) | 【Day2】JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu After finishing breakfast and checking out, please meet at the lobby at least 10 minutes before departure. (Meet at 9:30, Dep. at 9:40) |  |
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(5分) | Transfer Head to Takamatsu Port. | |
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(50分) | Board Ferry (Takamatsu Port to Naoshima (Miyanoura) Port) From Takamatsu Port, go to Naoshima (Miyanoura) Port and head for Naoshima *If ferry operation is canceled due to inclement weather, or if it is determined in advance that it will be difficult to disembark at Naoshima, the tour may visit an alternative destination, or the itinerary order may be changed to that of Day 1. For details, please check the [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]. |  |
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(30分) | Stroll around Miyanoura Port Area Artworks Walk around and take in the sight of artworks. | |
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(20分) | Transfer | |
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(120分) | Chichu Art Museum This modern art museum was built mostly underground to preserve the island's scenery. It's a rare art museum, letting in natural light even with its underground location, and with the stairways and passageways themselves like works of art. | |
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(5分) | Transfer | |
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(120分) | Benesse House & Lunch (meal charges not included in the tour) Combining an art museum and a hotel, this facility features the concept of coexistence between nature, architecture, and art. Time is allotted for customers to have lunch on their own (meal charges not included in the tour), so feel free to spend some leisurely time taking in the modern art pieces dotting the interior and exterior as well. *If the lunch venue near Benesse House is crowded or closed, customers may take the hired car to elsewhere on the island where they can have lunch on their own (customers are to shoulder the meal charges). | |
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(10分) | Transfer To Naoshima (Miyanoura) Port | |
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| 17:00 - 18:00 (60分) | Board Ferry (Naoshima (Miyanoura) Port to Takamatsu Port) From Naoshima (Miyanoura) Port, take the ferry to Takamatsu Port. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will accompany the tour until arrival at Miyanoura Port. While customers will be guided to the port boarding area, they will not be accompanied on board. | |
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| 18:00 - | Arrive at Takamatsu Port, Tour Ends The tour ends upon arrival at Takamatsu Port. Please pick up any large luggage left in the morning at JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu. | |
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