~Enjoy the clear stream and Japanese culture ~ “Yakatabune” boat ride and “Mini Pilgrimage Experience” on the miraculous clear stream Niyodo River [5 hours, no guide, lunch included]

5 hours
~Enjoy the clear stream and Japanese culture ~ “Yakatabune” boat ride and “Mini Pilgrimage Experience” on the miraculous clear stream Niyodo River [5 hours, no guide, lunch included]
Period:2025-02-17 ~ 2026-03-31
No:TX006-EN

You will experience a mini-pilgrimage while wearing a pilgrimage costume, and enjoy a relaxing yakatabune cruise on the miraculous clear Niyodo River and a country sushi lunch full of local ingredients on board.

<Tour Highlights>
・Boarding and disembarking at designated locations in Kochi City
・Mini pilgrimage experience while wearing pilgrimage costume and visiting Shoryuji Temple, the 36th pilgrimage site
・Take a relaxing yakatabune cruise along the miraculous clear Niyodo River
・Regional sushi lunch full of local ingredients is included

<Itinerary>
■Pick-up at Kochi City (Kochi Station or hotel)
*Departure: ①09:00 / Return: 14:00 ②Departure: 10:30 / Return: 15:30
■Shoryuji Temple, the 36th temple of the 88 Shikoku Tour
■Yakatabune & Lunch on board
■Nagoya Chinkabashi 
■Roadside Station Tosawashi kogeimura
■Kochi City (Kochi Station/Hotel) 

Travel Conditions
Event Dates/Reception Period General Year ※Excepted days:Monday, Wednesday, 2nd and 4th Sunday
Place of Departure Kochi City (train station, hotel) *Pick-up at designated location
Minimum Number of Participants 2 person ~
Duration Approx. 5 hours
Travel Fee Trip price per person (same price for adults and children, tax included)
Single occupancy: Not acceptable
Double occupancy: 22,700 yen
Triple occupancy: 16,800 yen
Quadruple occupancy: 13,800 yen
Included in the Travel Fee taxi fare, lunch, yakatabune boarding fee (in case of rain: Tosa washi handmade paper experience fee), pilgrimage costume rental fee, travel insurance
Not Included in the Travel Fee Other than above
Payment Method credit card
Cancellation Policy 3 to 2 days prior to the start of the trip 30%
One day prior to the start of the trip 40%
On the day of the trip 50%
After the start of the trip or no contact 100%
Precautions ・The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, such as an alarm or warning, the event will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation, we will notify you at least one day before the day of use.
・Please wear comfortable walking clothes and shoes as you will be climbing steep stairs at Seiryuji Temple, the 36th temple in the Shikoku 88 Places Tour.
・The order of courses may change depending on departure times and road conditions.
・Please note that the yakatabune may be cancelled due to rising water or weather conditions. If the boat is cancelled, you will be taken to the tosawashi kogeimura to experience making Tosa Washi paper instead of taking the yakatabune.
Important Notes for Reservations
Reservations must be made at least 5 days prior to the date of use.

Pick-up location  Estimated time required: 5 hours

Shikoku 88 temples tour No.36 Shoryuji Temple

Shikoku 88 temples tour No.36 Shoryuji Temple

The “Ohenro” is a pilgrimage that follows the 88 sacred sites where Kobo Daishi (Kukai) practiced about 1,200 years ago. Participants will experience a mini-henro (pilgrimage) by climbing the 170 stone steps to the main hall while wearing an ohenro costume.

Traditional roofed leisure boat “Yakatabune:Niyodo River”

Traditional roofed leisure boat “Yakatabune:Niyodo River”

The boat ride takes about 50 minutes with a view of the Niyodo River. The water surface is so close that you can stretch out your hand and touch the flow of the river. Enjoy the seasonal views of the sky, mountains, and river that can only be seen from the boat.

Inaka-sushi Bento (Japanese box lunch)

Inaka-sushi Bento (Japanese box lunch)

On board, enjoy Inaka-sushi lunch full of local ingredients. Inaka-zushi is sushi made with vegetables and is a local dish from the mountainous areas of Kochi Prefecture.

In case the yakatabune cruise is out of service:Tosa Washi Handmade

In case the yakatabune cruise  is out of service:Tosa Washi Handmade

Please note that the yakatabune may be cancelled due to rising water or weather conditions. In such cases, the yakatabune will be replaced by a Tosa Washi paper-making experience in Tosawashi kogeimura.

Drop-off location

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