Sep 28, 2016 the shikoku dog shikoku inu or kochi ken is a spitz type hunting and working dog originating from the kochi prefecture on the shikoku island, japan. It has prick ears, a curled or sickle tail, and a sesame colored coat. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in shikoku, japan on tripadvisor. The island lies southeast of honshu and northwest of kyushu across the kanmon strait farming is a very important business in shikoku. Prior to the change, the dosan, kotoku, tokushima, and yosan lines had all been main lines. Shikoku highwaybus 3dayrider bus, night bus, booking in. The smallest of the major islands of japan, its high mountains and steep slopes limit agriculture and impede communication. The all shikoku rail pass hereinafter pass is for the use of passengers who. Japan rail pass is offered by 6 companies that make up the japan railway group jr group. It operates intercity and local rail services in the four prefectures on the island of shikoku in japan. General appearance the shikoku is a medium sized dog, well balanced and with well developed, clean cut muscles. Starting may 7, 2015, customers with an all shikoku rail pass will be able to ride the nangoku express operated by jr shikoku bus at a discounted oneway adult fare of 1,000 yen children 500 yen. Shikoku, literally four countries is japans fourth largest island, southwest of japans main island honshu.
A child price 6 to 11 years of age is available for this pass. Passports must be displayed when making a purchase. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan. And also this site explain about many more rail passes, gives you tips and supports you to enjoy rail trip in japan. Information of japan shikoku shikoku japan package. Shikoku is the second smallest main island after okinawa. Valid on the following lines during the validity period. A bibliography of resources in english naomi zimmer lis 705, fall 2005 the most widely known work in english about the shikoku pilgrimage is undoubtedly oliver statlers 1983 book japanese pilgrimage, which combines a personal account of statlers pilgrimage in shikoku with. It is the most economical and convenient way to travel throughout japan by train. The shikoku dog shikoku inu or kochi ken is a spitz type hunting and working dog originating from the kochi prefecture on the shikoku island, japan. A critical analysis of the buddhist 88temple pilgrimage on shikoku island, japan, by ryofu pussel. The japan times on sunday the japan times st jobs study in japan. Shikoku, one of the four islands that comprise japan, may be the least populous, but it is far from the least interesting.
Due to heavy rain and earthquake, suspension of the train service has been occurred in some sections stated below. Unlimited use of unreserved seats on all trains operated by jr shikoku, kotoden, iyotetsu, tosaden, tosa kuroshio railway and the asa. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan tours. During my 1,400km walk around shikoku, following the pilgrimage trail, i wrote a journal each day on my blog. Day 1 arrive okayama and drive to iya valley and stay 1 night there day 2 explore a bit of iya valley and proceed to kotochira and takamatsu for the kompria san, kinroyo sake brewery, ritsurin park, shikoku museum and takamatsu castle, stay 1 night in takamatsu.
Contains some general information about the pilgrimage but most of the book is historical information on each of the 88 temples. Each entry includes a map and information about lodgings. Seven 2car sets were introduced in 2003 by jr shikoku along with the jr west 2235000 series. Visiting shikoku island with the jr pass japan rail pass. Shikoku travel guide expert picks for your vacation fodor. This amazing breed is very loyal to its family, highly intelligent, proud, lot of courage, calm in the house, but also likes outdoor activities, with many nature habits still in them and on top of all this their smashing looks in appearance.
Australian residents traveling on a japanese passport are not allowed to purchase jr shikoku rail pass. I wonder where can i catch a ferry from kyushu to shikoku and how often the ferry goes. Everything you need to know, and every walking henro who doesnt read japanese should to carry it the book includes 45 pages of general but helpful information about the pilgrimage plus all the maps you need to get around the island, including the main 88 temples, the 20 bangai temples, mt. It is training through visiting 88 sacred places including temple in shikoku. Shikoku is the home of the 88 temple pilgrimage of the shingon sect of buddhism. Very much like miyatasans book above, it has one page on each of the temples with a short history and what to find there. Moving from kyushu to shikoku japan lonely planet forum. But, according to its entry, this book analyzes the 88temple pilgrimage on shikoku island, japan, regarding its religious, historical, and sociological aspects. I also need to consider the transportation from and to the ports. If you would like to book this selfguided adventure, all you need to do is make an enquiry using our online form or give us a call.
The shikoku pilgrimage and its 88 temples, by tatsuo muro and david moreton. Posted on december 25, 2016 november 27, 2019 author takeshi administrator categories rail pass for visitors tags ehime, imabari, kagawa, kochi, konpira, kotohira, matsuyama, oboke, shikoku, shimanto, takamatsu, tokushima. Shikoku japan 88 route guide the true henro bible for all nonjapanese speakers. The 15 best things to do in shikoku 2020 with photos. Shikoku railway company news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2010 learn how and when to remove this. It is said that visiting all of sacred places let you free of worldly desires and dreams come true. The all shikoku rail pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, providing unlimited train travel on shikoku on a number of consecutive days. Shikoku, literally four provinces is one of the five main islands of japan.
This is one of six native japanese dog breeds other five being the akita inu, shiba inu, kai ken, kishu inu, and the hokkaido dog. Shikoku is a popular destination for pilgrimage tours and ecotourism, for its numerous temples and. Our secrets of shikoku itinerary traverses the valleys and mountains of beautiful rural shikoku, including time on the art island of naoshima, as well as stays in historic kyoto and supermodern osaka. A pilgrimage route stretching across shikoku, one of japans four main islands, has recently been. From any of japans major cities, use your japan rail pass to take the sanyo shinkansen bullet train to the jr okayama station. The island lies southeast of honshu and northwest of kyushu across the kanmon strait. Please note that there is a limit to the number of seats. Travel may 21, 2016 shikokus path less traveled is busier than ever by takaki tominaga.
In 1988 jr shikoku, unlike other jr companies, discontinued the classification of certain its lines as either main or other. Would need your advice if the following is possible to do in 4 days. From okayama station, you will take the marine liner rapid train to shikoku via the great seto ohashi bridge. The best deal to visit shikoku and covers all train services in shikoku. It explains you how to use japan rail pass and assists you to use japan rail pass to its maximum. These years, it is often seen that foreigners visiting japan experience ohenro and admire japanese beautiful nature and oriental culture. True to its name, shikoku is divided into four prefectures. Make steel on october 1, 2012, we will integrate with nippon steel to become. However, to reserve seats in regular cars on limited express and local trains on jr shikoku lines and tosa kuroshio railway lines, you can purchase a book of. Shikoku dog breed info characteristics traits personality. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Shikoku highwaybus 3dayrider bus, night bus, booking. Today youll travel into the rural heartland of shikoku, to the small town of kotohira. A great book with historical information on the 88 main temples on the pilgrimage. Cut off and isolated for many years, it has remained unspoiled and is home to a host of picturesque temples and villages which are protected by japans highest mountains. The shikoku railway company commonly known as jr shikoku is the smallest of the seven. Media in category jr shikoku 8000 the following 39 files are in this category, out of 39 total. Shikoku is a popular destination for pilgrimage tours and ecotourism, for its numerous temples and shrines, as well as valleys, gorges, and mountains.
I was thinking in particular of visiting matsuyama. Highest rated places of interest or tour operators on tripadvisor, promoting those where there is at least one tour or activity available to book on tripadvisor. Jr shikoku jr kyushu series kiha35 jr shikoku jr kyushu fao. The henro michi, the traditional pilgrims route, is nearly 900 miles long and includes 88 buddhist temples associated with kobo daishi, the 9th century founder of. I havent read this yet so cant critique it or say anything at all. Jr shikoku offers the jr shikoku pass, which gives access to jr trains in the region for 2, 3, 4, or 5 consecutive days. Operation information, click here you can check disaster information from here. Shikoku is known to be home to 8 of the pilgrimage temples and the matsuyama castle. The 10 best shikoku traveler resources tripadvisor. Show your all shikoku rail pass f or a oneway fare between.
This pass is valid for foreign visitors who possess foreign passports only. Leaving behind kyoto, begin the journey to shikoku, one of the four main islands in japan located between the seto inland sea and the pacific ocean. For many visitors takamatsu is the gateway to shikoku. Shikoku island is home to 88 temples, which together form a circular pilgrimage route that takes months to complete on foot. Jr shikoku, tosa kuroshio railway, asa kaigan railway, kotoden, iyotetsu, tosaden. Jr shikoku jr kyushu series kiha35 jr shikoku jr kyushu. Shikoku travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Life appears to stand still in these remote valleys as we ride through historical villages on narrow roads built for horses, where gabled roof rural houses. Annual report 2012 year ended march 31, 2012 annual report 2012 sumitomo metal industries, ltd.
The shikoku was recognized by the united kennel club in 2006. Nonreserved seats in regular cars on limited express, rapid and local trains on all jr shikoku lines, and all tosa kuroshio railway. Shikoku ken training, diet, socializing, care, groomi. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Some of the most popular petfriendly hotels in shikoku are ashizuri thermae, resort hotel olivean shodoshima, and asan kotonami. Buy the paperback book shikoku ken guide shikoku ken guide includes. Here away from the crowds, we cycle along ancient samurai paths that wind over mountain passes and along crystal clear mountain streams. The japan rail shikoku passes provides unlimited travel on not only the japan rail trains in shikoku, but also the trams of kotoden, iyotetsu, tosaden, tosa kuroshio railway and asa kaigan railway.
Well put you in touch with a group of pilgrims dressed head to toe in traditional white garb. You will pass a number of stations before reaching matsuyama station. This pass can be used on any of the designated highway bus routes for the entire validity period 3 days printed on its front face. Shikoku article about shikoku by the free dictionary. The breed, previously known as the tosa ken, was developed through domestication of the wolflike dogs that. A secluded, resort style ryokan by great forest in okudogo. It is valid not only on jr trains, but also on the trains and trams of kotoden, iyotetsu, tosaden, tosa kuroshio railway and the asa kaigan railway.
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