Pilgrimage Route at the foot of Mt. Asan
Pilgrimage Route at the foot of Mt. Asan
At the foot of Asan mountain, the overall course is gentle, except for the steep Hacchozaka. You can even follow the Henro route at the foot of mount Asan and enjoy the scenery of the mountain village blessed with nature to your heart’s content. The trail is 6.5 km from Okuhoji temple to Sakaime, which takes about 2 hours to walk while taking breaks. On the other hand, the trail from Sakaime to Sanpoji temple is about 7.0 km, and takes about 3 hours to walk including breaks. Okuhoji temple is a place known for it’s autumn leaves, autumn colors and maple trees, while Sakaime for it’s gingko and the cherry blossoms of Shiratori Onsen, which was selected in “100 Best Cherry Blossoms in Kagawa”. You can enjoy walking on this trail while relishing each of the four seasons.
Pilgrimage Route at the foot of Mt. Asan（13.5km）
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Spots to photograph
If you wish to receive a certificate, please take a photo that includes yourself at the designated photo point for each course.
Nearby sightseeing spots
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Okuboji TempleThe honorary mountain prefix is Iouzan Henjokoin. It is the 88th sacred site of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Okuboji, a temple of prayer, stands quietly in the middle of Mt. Nyotai, which is 774 meters above sea level. After completing the Shikoku pilgrimage, the pilgrims leave their hats and walking sticks at this temple before heading home. In front of the gate, there are teahouses and other shops crowded with pilgrims. It is also known as a famous place for autumn leaves, and the best time to see the autumn leaves is usually from early to mid-November. You can feel the atmosphere of autumn with the brightly colored maple and ginkgo trees.
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Mizoochi WaterfallIt is a beautiful waterfall with a drop of about 20 m, located in Gomyo, Higashikagawa City, in the mountains at an altitude of 300 m. Tsurugi shrine is enshrined near the top of Fudo-san in the middle of the waterfall. The flowing water falls down a steep granite stepped cliffs. Erosion over the years has smoothed away the granite, creating a unique waterfall landscape in harmony with the surrounding secondary forest. The mysterious scenery created by nature will surely calm your mind. It is also designated as a nature monument of Kagawa Prefecture.
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Sakaime Large GinkgoIt is approx. 600 years old with 25 m height and 7.82 m trunk circumference. A natural monument of Tokushima Prefecture. It is a large ginkgo located on the prefectural border between Kagawa and Tokushima prefectures. It has been celebrated as a milk god for a long time, and the roots that have fallen from the trunk are humorous. It seems that milk comes out well when you connect your bills to these roots. It seems that the two-story house on the north side of the large ginkgo was once known hatago with the name of "Honmasu". In the past, it would have been lively in the traffic of people.
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Sanpoji TempleThe honorary mountain prefix is Ryuozan Houryuji. The beautiful Tilia miqueliana tree in the precincts is designated as a natural monument of Kagawa Prefecture. In mid-June, pale yellow flowers are in full bloom, and a faintly sweet scent wafts around the area. Also, in the precincts, there is an Ehretia acuminata designated as a preserved tree of Kagawa, and it stands close to the south side of the main temple. In addition, there is a Christian cemetery in the precincts.
