Kagawa Roads of Shikoku

The pilgrimage route of Unpenji Temple

The pilgrimage route of Unpenji Temple

This route covers a section of the pilgrimage route connecting Unpenji Temple and Daikoji Temple, the 66th and 67th temples respectively of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Beautiful azalea and wild sakura can be seen here.

The pilgrimage route of Unpenji Temple(7.6km)

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Spots to photograph

Signboard of “Isshosui”

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

  • 1
    Unpenji Temple

    Unpenji Temple’s honorary mountain prefix is “Kyogozan.” It is believed that this name was chosen because the shape of the mountain resembles a sleeping giant turtle. Unpenji Temple is the 66th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Located 900m above sea level, it has the highest altitude among all 88 temples. Its temple grounds are home to giant gingko trees known as “chichi-icho” and fir forests. Many hydrangea plants have also been planted along the main approach to the temple which will delight visitors during the rainy season in May. In fall, beautiful autumn colors can be seen here.

  • 2
    Hagiwaraji Temple

    Around 24 species of “hagi” (bushclover) totaling 2,000 plants bloom throughout the entire premises of Hagiwaraji Temple from mid- to late September, so this temple is also known as “Hagi-dera.”

  • 3
    Awai Shrine

    Awai Shrine is one of the 24 shrines recorded in the Sanuki Engi-shiki. It is also affectionately known as “Ajisai no Miya (Hydrangea Palace)” among locals.

  • 4
    Sakase Lake

    Sakase Lake is a serene lake surrounded by small hills. Around 100 sakura trees bloom here in spring, drawing large crowds of people who enjoy sakura-viewing. In fall, the surrounding hills are tinged with colorful hues as oranges are in season, suffusing the air with a sweet aroma.

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    Daikoji Temple

    Daikoji Temple’s honorary mountain prefix is “Komatsuoyama.” It is the 67th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. This temple is enveloped by lush forests and can be seen in its rich natural surroundings from a distance. The entire area of its grounds has been designated as a green zone protected area where you can find a 1,200-year-old Japanese nutmeg yew (a natural monument in Kagawa Prefecture) as well as a 25m-tall giant camphor tree (a protected species of tree in Kagawa) with a chest-level trunk circumference of 6.7m.

Special System to recognize The Roads of Shikoku travelers

Travelers who have completed a prefectural route
Under this system, a certificate is issued to everyone who has completed all the routes of the The Roads of Shikoku on foot in a single prefecture.
If you wish to receive this certificate, please take a photo of yourself (the applicant) at the designated photo checkpoints (the mark for photo checkpoints) along each route. After gathering the required photos for all the routes, write a simple comment on your thoughts regarding the route on each photo as well as your address, full name, age, and the dates on which the photos along the route were taken, and submit them to the representative for the prefecture where the route is found.
After reviewing your application, we will issue you a certificate for having completed the prefectural course.
Travelers who have completed all routes in Shikoku
If you have completed all the routes in the four prefectures of Shikoku, please submit your certificate for each of the four prefectures to the representative for any prefecture.
After reviewing your application, we will issue you a certificate for having completed all routes in Shikoku.

Click here to contact the representative for each prefecture

Ehime Prefecture / Kagawa Prefecture / Tokushima Prefecture / Kochi Prefecture