9 Shousan-ji Temple in Spring Yoshifumi Hara I visited the 12th Temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage on my motorcycle. The temple hidden in the mist was a thing of beauty.
8 Steep Path to Shousan-ji Temple Yoshifumi Hara “Shousan-ji-michi” is the first steep path you reach when you start walking from Number 1 Temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage.
7 Accommodation Aho Ren: Dancing Group of Awa Odori Naoko Takeuchi Aho Ren: Dancing group of Awa odori, Tokushima
8 Ryouzen-ji Temple Yoshifumi Hara Ryouzen-ji Temple is starting point of the Shikoku pilgrimage, and therefore, is always crowded with many travelers and pilgr...
12 Shikoku's Famous Iya-no-Kazurabashi Sandra Isaka Shikoku's Famous Iya-no-Kazurabashi is an amazing suspension bridge made of vines. It is located in the Iya Valley, deep with...
Culture Ceremony at Nyoirin-ji Temple 2026 Yoshifumi Hara A ceremony to burn up sins and pray for a healthy year is held at this temple on Mt. Nakatsu-mine.
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 11 Yoshifumi Hara The first part of the steep mountain path "Henro-michi" starts from the No. 11 temple.
8 Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temples No. 8 & 9 Yoshifumi Hara The 8th temple (Kumadani-ji) and the 9th temple (Hourin-ji) are located in a residential area. The ninth temple is 6.6 km fro...
7 Cherry Blossoms in Central Park Yoshifumi Hara April is the season to appreciate cherry blossoms all over Japan, as well as at Tokushima's Central Park.
Activities Iya Fureai Park Mandy Bartok Iya Fureai Park offers picnic facilities, campsites and a unique monorail in the gorgeous scenery of the Nishi Iya Valley.
