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The Pilgrimage Route of Japan

Fully Escorted

Local Cuisine

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8 Nights

Deluxe

From US$3598.00

  • Offers a deeper understanding of the religious aspects and cultural roots of Japan while traveling through the scenic routes of southern Japan.
  • Visit ancient temples rooted in Buddhist and Shinto beliefs and other spiritual sites.
  • Spend one night at a temple lodging at Koyasan for first- hand experience of a monk lifestyle.
  • Explore the structures along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Witness one of the tallest waterfall in Japan, Nachi Falls.
  • Select itineraries offer the best places to view the red and gold autumn leaves.
  • Visit Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, a memorial site for the tragic dropping of the atomic bomb.
  • Opportunities to view seasonal attractions, including cherry blossoms.
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The Pilgrimage Route of Japan

Himeji - Kurashiki - Hiroshima - Shimanami Kaido - Takamatsu - Naruto - Koyasan - Kumano - Ise Shima

8 Nights | From US$3598.00

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Explore Japan's cultural roots and sacred grounds while traveling through the country’s most scenic routes.

The Pilgrimage Route of Japan Tour grants you access to some of Japan’s culturally attractive areas and scenic sites. Gain insight on Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan, which are still practiced today. Take this opportunity to experience Japan’s historical lifestyle and culture firsthand. All Japan Tours grants you exclusive access to many religious sites of Japan, and provides the means necessary to fully immerse yourself in nature. Take a walk with us along the Shikoku Pilgrimage ... View More

The Pilgrimage Route of Japan Tour grants you access to some of Japan’s culturally attractive areas and scenic sites. Gain insight on Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan, which are still practiced today. Take this opportunity to experience Japan’s historical lifestyle and culture firsthand. All Japan Tours grants you exclusive access to many religious sites of Japan, and provides the means necessary to fully immerse yourself in nature. Take a walk with us along the Shikoku Pilgrimage Route, as we explore the true history and spirtuality of Japan.

Starting and ending in Osaka, this tour's first stop is Himeji Castle, one of twelve original standing castles. Visit a city known for its tragic history, where houses and buildings were once obliterated, and now thrives as a modern and completely rebuilt city, Hiroshima. Visit the Memorial Peace Park and Museum, seeing artifcats that were found after the blast. Then, head to Miyajima Island, home to the famous Floating Torii Gate. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Shimanami Kaido, a 60-kilometer-long toll road that connects the main island of Honshu to the Shikoku island, which is still largely untouched by mass tourism. Shikoku is seeped with natural beauty, colorful legend and history, and jeweled with 88 pilgrimage temples.

From Ryozenji to Gokurakuji, experience part of the pilgrimage route on foot, as you make your way along the 16th century route. Take a ferry to Wakayama and visit Koyasan, where you will have the opportunity to experience a monk lifestyle by staying overnight at a temple and eating a Shojin Ryori (vegetarian) dinner. In the morning, you will have the chance to join monks in their meditation practice for further enlightenment on their spiritual customs. In Kumano, spend time visiting temples, shrines, and other significant structures along the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, you can see the tallest waterfall in Japan, Nachi Fall. After visiting several temples and shrines, including the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan’s most sacred and holiest Shinto shrines, spend time at the Mikimoto Pearl Island to learn the art and skills of pearl production.

Our Pilgrimage Route brings travelers cultural awareness of the historical past and belief systems deeply rooted in Japan. Enjoy authentic cuisine, cherry blossoms in the spring, autumn leaves in the fall, and comfortable accommodations hand-selected by All Japan Tours. With an English-speaking guide and transportation on private coach bus included, you can relax and enjoy Japan as it was meant to be enjoyed.


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The Pilgrimage Route of Japan Tour: Autumn Leaves arrow readmore icon

Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Naruto / Koyasan / Kumano / Ise Shima


9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3698.00

Experience and learn about the spiritual side of Japan.

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Fri. Nov 7, 2025 Sat. Nov 15, 2025 US $3698.00 Osaka Osaka Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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Himeji / Kurashiki / Hiroshima / Shimanami Kaido / Takamatsu / Naruto / Koyasan / Kumano / Ise Shima


9 Days 8 Nights | from US $3798.00

Experience and learn about the spiritual side of Japan.

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Fri. Apr 4, 2025 Sat. Apr 12, 2025 US $3798.00 Osaka Osaka Deluxe Guarantee / Book Now  
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