One-week Japan Itinerary for repeat visitors (8)
(Okayama, Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi Prefectures)
To foreign travelers who have already been to Japan many times and would like to visit more places in Japan!
We have created model routes outside the so-called “Golden Routes” such as Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, and Osaka. Please use it as a reference for your future itineraries.
The eighth route is a tour of Okayama, Kagawa, Tokushima, and Kochi Prefectures. We have created a travel route that will take 7 days and 6 nights, departing from and arriving at Kansai International Airport, with a budget of no more than Yen 200,000.
This itinerary includes two of the twelve existing castle towers (Marugame Castle and Kochi Castle), three national preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings, and two natural wonders (Oboke and Shimanto River), allowing visitors to fully enjoy the culture and scenery that Japan is famous for.
Table of Contents
Day1（Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture）
Day2（Marugame City, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture）
Day3（Kotohira-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, Mima City, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture）
Day4（Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Miyoshi CIty, Tokushima Prefecture）
Day5（Shimanto City, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）
Day6（Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture）
Day7（Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture）
Itinerary Model Plan Overview and Main Costs (per person)
| Departure and arrival airports | Kansai International Airport |
| Destinations | Okayama, Kagawa, Tokushima, Kochi Prefectures |
| Overnight stay | Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Kouchi City, Kochi Prefecture |
| Japan rail pass (Yen) | 44,810 |
| Accommodation for 7 days (Yen) | 46,435 |
| Meals for 7 days (Yen) | 70,000 |
| Other Expenses(Yen) | 18,850 |
| Total trip cost for 7 days (Yen) | 180,095 |
Note: Japan rail pass is based on green car fare. Meals are calculated at 10,000 yen per day.
Day1（Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture）
1, Kansai International Airport
2, Okayama Korakuen Garden（National Special Place of Scenic Beauty, one of three great gardens of Japan）
3, Okayama Castle（National Important Cultural Property）
Recommended meal on Day 1
Takoyaki
Sea bream Somen noodles
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
Hamachi zuke-don (rice bowl topped with pickled hamachi)
| Day 1 | Itinerary Details |
| 1, From Kansai International Airport | 2, To Okayama Korakuen Garden |
| Transportation | Haruka No.22 Limited Express to Kyoto |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kansai Airport Station |
| Departure Time | 12:14 |
| Arrival Station | Shin-Osaka Station |
| Arrival Time | 13:05 |
| Lunchtime | Around Shin-Osaka Station |
| Transportation | Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari No.509 to Okayama |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Shin-Osaka Station |
| Departure Time | 13:59 |
| Arrival Station | Okayama Station |
| Arrival Time | 15:16 |
| Transportation | 3 min. walk |
| Transportation | Okayama Electric Tramway Higashiyama Line to Higashiyama |
| Fare (Yen) | 120 |
| Departure Station | Okayamaekimae Station |
| Departure Time | 15:36 |
| Arrival Station | Shiroshita Station |
| Arrival Time | 15:40 |
| Transportation | 7 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Okayama Korakuen Garden |
| URL | https://okayama-korakuen.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 410 |
| 2, From Okayama Korakuen Garden | 3, To Okayama Castle |
| Transportation | 3 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 3, Okayama Castle |
| URL | https://okayama-kanko.net/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 410 |
| 3, From Okayama Castle | 4, To Takamatsu Station |
| Transportation | Okayama Electric Tramway Higashiyama Line to Okayama Ekimae |
| Fare (Yen) | 120 |
| Departure Station | Shiroshita Station |
| Departure Time | 17:49 |
| Arrival Station | Okayamaekimae Station |
| Arrival Time | 18:00 |
| Transportation | Seto-ohashi Line Rapid Marine Liner No.53 to Takamatsu |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Okayama Station |
| Departure Time | 18:12 |
| Arrival Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Arrival Time | 19:06 |
| Example of Accommodations | JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu |
| URL | https://www.jrclement.co.jp/ |
| Standard twin | 31.9 sq.m. |
| 2 persons per room | No meals |
| Price per person for 3 nights (Yen) | 29,800 |
| Recommended meal on Day 1 | Takoyaki |
| Sea bream Somen noodles | |
| Hamachi zuke-don (rice bowl topped with pickled hamachi) |
Day2（Marugame City, Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture）
1, Shiwaku Honjima-cho Kasajima（National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings）
2, Marugame Castle（National Important Cultural Property）
3, Zentsuji Temple（National Important Cultural Property）
Recommended meal on Day 2
Rice Porridge with tea
Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
Sanuki Udon
Sanuki Salmon
| Day 2 | Itinerary Details |
| From Takamatsu Station | 1, To Shiwaku Honjima-cho Kasajima |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Shimanto No. 5 to Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Departure Time | 08:25 |
| Arrival Station | Marugame Station |
| Arrival Time | 08:45 |
| Transportation | 7 min. walk |
| Transportation | Honjima Kisen ferry to Honjima Island |
| Fare (Yen) | 560 |
| Departure Station | Marugame Port |
| Departure Time | 09:00 |
| Arrival Station | Honjima Port |
| Arrival Time | 09:35 |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 1, Shiwaku Honjima-cho Kasajima |
| URL | https://www.marugame-happylife.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free of charge |
| Transportation | Honjima Bicycle Rental |
| Fare (Yen) | 500 |
| Lunchtime | At Shiwaku Honjima-cho Kasajima |
| 1, From Shiwaku Honjima-cho Kasajima | 2, To Marugame Castle |
| Transportation | Honjima Kisen ferry to Marugame Port |
| Fare (Yen) | 560 |
| Departure Station | Hondo Port |
| Departure Time | 12:35 |
| Arrival Station | Marugame Port |
| Arrival Time | 13:05 |
| Transportation | 18 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Marugame Castle |
| URL | https://www.marugame-castle.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 200 |
| 2, From Marugame Castle | 3, To Zentsu-ji Temple |
| Transportation | Yosan Line train to Kotohira |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Marugame Station |
| Departure Time | 15:08 |
| Arrival Station | Zentsuji Station |
| Arrival Time | 15:25 |
| Transportation | 16 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 3, Zentsuji Temple |
| URL | https://www.zentsuji.com/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 3, From Zentsu-ji Temple | 4, Zentsu-ji Houmotsu-kan |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 4, Zentsu-ji Houmotsu-kan |
| URL | https://www.zentsuji.com/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 500 |
| 4. From Zentsu-ji Houmotsu-kan | To Takamatsu Station |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Nanpu No. 22 to Okayama |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Zentsuji Station |
| Departure Time | 17:49 |
| Arrival Station | Marugame Station |
| Arrival Time | 17:59 |
| Transportation | Yosan Line Limited Express Ishizuchi No. 26 to Takamatsu |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Marugame Station |
| Departure Time | 18:31 |
| Arrival Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Arrival Time | 18:54 |
| Recommended meal on Day 2 | Rice Porridge with tea |
| Sanuki Udon | |
| Sanuki Salmon |
Day3（Kotohira-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, Mima City, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture）
1, Konpira-gu Shrine（National Important Cultural Property）
2, Udatsu no Machinami（National Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings）
3, Awa Odori Kaikan
Recommended meals on Day 3
Tokushima Ramen
Chicken on the bone
Naruto sea bream
| Day 3 | Itinerary Details |
| From Takamatsu Station | 1, To Konpira-gu Shrine |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Shimanto No. 5 to Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Departure Time | 08:25 |
| Arrival Station | Kotohira Station |
| Arrival Time | 09:00 |
| Transportation | 31 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 1, Konpira-gu Shrine |
| URL | http://www.konpira.or.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 1, From Konpira-gu Shrine | 2, To Udatsu no Machinami |
| Transportation | 31 min. walk |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Nanpu No.5 to Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kotohira Station |
| Departure Time | 11:00 |
| Arrival Station | Awa Ikeda Station |
| Arrival Time | 11:23 |
| Transportation | Tsurugisan, Muroto Limited Express Tsurugisan No. 6 to Tokushima |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Awa Ikeda Station |
| Departure Time | 11:30 |
| Arrival Station | Anabuki Station |
| Arrival Time | 12:03 |
| Transportation | Taxi |
| Fare (Yen) | 1,500 |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Udatsu no Machinami |
| URL | https://www.city.mima.lg.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| Lunchtime | At Udatsu no Machinami |
| 2, From Udatsu no Machinami | 3, To Awa Odori Kaikan |
| Transportation | Taxi |
| Fare (Yen) | 1,500 |
| Transportation | Tsurugisan, Muroto Limited Express Tsurugisan No.8 for Tokushima |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Anabuki Station |
| Departure Time | 15:03 |
| Arrival Station | Tokushima Station |
| Arrival Time | 15:44 |
| Transportation | 10 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 3, Awa Odori Kaikan |
| URL | https://awaodori-kaikan.jp/en/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 800 |
| Performance Hours | 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, (16:00 on Saturdays only) |
| Dinnertime | Around Tokushima Station |
| 3, From Tokushima Station | To Takamatsu Station |
| Transportation | Uzushio No.28 Limited Express to Takamatsu |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Tokushima Station |
| Departure Time | 19:32 |
| Arrival Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Arrival Time | 20:39 |
| Recommended meals on Day 3 | Tokushima Ramen |
| Chicken on the bone | |
| Naruto sea bream |
Day4（Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, Miyoshi CIty, Tokushima Prefecture）
1, Motoyama-ji Temple (National Treasure)
2, Oboke-kyo Sightseeing Boat
3, Kazura Bridge（Important Tangible Folk-cultural Properties）
Recommended meals on Day 4
Iya soba noodle
Sawachi-dish (asoorted cold food on a large plate)
Tataki bonito
| Day 4 | Itinerary Details |
| From Takamatsu Station | 1, To Motoyama-ji Temple |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Shimanto No. 5 to Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Takamatsu Station |
| Departure Time | 08:25 |
| Arrival Station | Tadotsu Station |
| Arrival Time | 08:50 |
| Transportation | Yosan Line to Kan-onji |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Tadotsu station |
| Departure Time | 08:56 |
| Arrival Station | Motoyama Station |
| Arrival Time | 09:28 |
| Transportation | 14 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 1, Motoyama-ji Temple |
| URL | https://88shikokuhenro.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 1, From Motoyama-ji Temple | 2, To Oboke-kyo Sightseeing Boat |
| Transportation | 14 min. walk |
| Transportation | Yosan Line Rapid Sunport Nanpou Relay to Takamatsu |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Motoyama Station |
| Departure Time | 11:21 |
| Arrival Station | Tadotsu Station |
| Arrival Time | 11:49 |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Nanpuu No.7 for Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Tadotsu Station |
| Departure Time | 11:56 |
| Arrival Station | Oboke Station |
| Arrival Time | 12:51 |
| Transportation | 22 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Oboke-kyo Sightseeing Boat |
| URL | https://www.mannaka.co.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 1,500 |
| Lunchtime | Around the Oboke-kyo sightseeing boat |
| 2, From Oboke-kyo sightseeing boat | 3, To Kazura Bridge |
| Transportation | Taxi |
| Fare (Yen) | 3,500 |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 3, Kazura Bridge |
| URL | https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 550 |
| 3, From Kazura Bridge | To Kochi Station |
| Transportation | Bus (to Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal) |
| Fare (Yen) | 670 |
| Departure Station | Kazura Bridge |
| Departure Time | 17:30 |
| Arrival Station | Oboke Station |
| Arrival Time | 17:59 |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Nanpu No.13 for Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Oboke Station |
| Departure Time | 18:52 |
| Arrival Station | Kochi station |
| Arrival Time | 19:43 |
| Example of Accommodations | Dormy Inn Kochi |
| URL | https://www.hotespa.net/ |
| Deluxe Twin Room | 19.2-21.1 sq.m. |
| 2 persons per room | No meals |
| Price per person for 3 nights (Yen) | 16,635 |
| Recommended meals on Day 4 | Iya soba noodle |
| Sawachi-dish (asoorted cold food on a large plate) | |
| Tataki bonito |
Day5（Shimanto City, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）
1, Shimanto River（One of Japan’s clear streams）
2, Kochi Castle（National Important Cultural Property, National Historic Site）
Recommended meal on Day 5
Natural eel
Deep-fried gori (sculpin)
Dublin bay prawn
| Day 5 | Itinerary Details |
| From Kochi Station | 1, To Shimanto River |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Shimanto No. 1 to Nakamura |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kochi Station |
| Departure Time | 08:20 |
| Arrival station | Nakamura Station |
| Arrival Time | 10:04 |
| Transportation | Shimanto River Bike Rental |
| Fare (Yen) | 1,000 |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 1, Shimanto River |
| URL | https://www.shimanto-kankou.com/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free of charge |
| Lunchtime | Around Shimanto River |
| 1, From Shimanto River | 2, To Kochi Castle |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Ashizuri No. 10 to Kochi |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Nakamura Station |
| Departure Time | 13:24 |
| Arrival station | Kochi Station |
| Arrival Time | 15:04 |
| Transportation | Dosan Line local train to Ino |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure station | Kochi Station |
| Departure time | 15:05 |
| Arrival station | Iriake Station |
| Arrival time | 15:08 |
| Transportation | 18 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Kochi Castle |
| URL | https://kochipark.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 420 |
| 2, From Kochi Castle | To Kochi Station |
| Transportation | Bus (to Office Park dai-ni) |
| Fare (Yen) | 200 |
| Departure station | Kochijo-mae |
| Departure time | 17:14 |
| Arrival station | Kochibashi |
| Arrival time | 17:20 |
| Recommended meal on Day 5 | Natural eel |
| Deep-fried gori (sculpin) | |
| Dublin bay prawn |
Day6（Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture）
1, Kirakgawa no Machinami（National preservation districts for groups of traditional buildings）
2, Shinsho-ji Temple
3, Muroto Dolphin Center
4, Cape Muroto（National place of scenic beauty）
5, Hotsumisaki-ji Temple
Recommended meals on Day 6
Kinmedai-don (Rice bowl topped with Red bream)
Tokobushi (small abalone)
Whale tail meat
| Day 6 | Itinerary Details |
| From Kochi Station | 1, To Kiragawa no Machinami |
| Transportation | Dosan Line rapid train to Nahari |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kochi Station |
| Departure Time | 08:30 |
| Arrival station | Nahari Station |
| Arrival Time | 09:42 |
| Transportation | Bus (to Muroto Global Geopark center) |
| Fare (Yen) | 730 |
| Departure Station | Nahari Station |
| Departure Time | 09:52 |
| Arrival station | Kiragawa Tomiya-mae |
| Arrival Time | 10:14 |
| Transportation | 2 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 1, Kirakgawa no Machinami |
| URL | https://shikoku-tourism.com/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 1, From Kirakgawa no Machinami | 2, To Shinsho-ji Temple |
| Transportation | 2 min. walk |
| Transportation | Bus (to Muroto Global Geopark center) |
| Fare (Yen) | 520 |
| Departure Station | Kiragawa Tomiya-mae |
| Departure Time | 11:31 |
| Arrival station | Muroto Shogakko-dori |
| Arrival Time | 11:45 |
| Transportation | 6 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 2, Shinsho-ji Temple |
| URL | https://88shikokuhenro.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free of charge |
| Lunchtime | Around Shinsho-ji Temple |
| 2, From Shinshou-ji Temple | 3, To Muroto Dolphin Center |
| Transportation | 5 min. walk |
| Transportation | Bus (to Muroto Global Geopark center) |
| Fare (Yen) | 260 |
| Departure Station | Muroto Shiyakusho-mae |
| Departure Time | 12:59 |
| Arrival station | Jutaku-mae |
| Arrival Time | 13:03 |
| Transportation | 8 min. walk |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 3, Muroto Dolphin Center |
| URL | https://muroto.j-dc.net/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | 500 |
| 3, From Muroto Dolphin Center | 4, To Cape Muroto |
| Transportation | 8 min. walk |
| Transportation | Bus (to Muroto Global Geopark center) |
| Fare (Yen) | 520 |
| Departure Station | Nishi-Shitamachi |
| Departure Time | 14:25 |
| Arrival station | Muroto Global Geopark Center |
| Arrival Time | 14:42 |
| Transportation | Rental bicycle with electric assist |
| Fare (Yen) | 1,000 |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 4, Cape Muroto |
| URL | https://www.muroto-kankou.com/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 4, From Fukui Station | 5, To Hotsumisaki-ji Temple |
| Sightseeing spots, facilities | 5, Hotsumisaki-ji Temple |
| URL | https://88shikokuhenro.jp/ |
| Admission fee (Yen) | Free |
| 5, From Hotsumisaki-ji Temple | To Kochi Station |
| Transportation | Bus (to Aki Eigyosho) |
| Fare (Yen) | 1,420 |
| Departure Station | Muroto Global Geopark Center |
| Departure Time | 17:07 |
| Arrival station | Nahari Station |
| Arrival Time | 18:16 |
| Transportation | Tosa Kuroshio Railway to Gomen |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Nahari Station |
| Departure Time | 18:32 |
| Arrival station | Gomen Station |
| Arrival Time | 19:39 |
| Transportation | Dosan Line to Susaki |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Gomen station |
| Departure Time | 19:42 |
| Arrival station | Kochi station |
| Arrival Time | 20:00 |
| Recommended meals on Day 6 | Kinmedai-don (Rice bowl with Red bream) |
| Tokobushi (small abalone) | |
| Whale tail meat |
Day7（Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture）
1, Kojima Jeans Street
Recommended Meals on Day 7
Mamakari Sushi (Japanese Shad)
Vinegared mamakari
Octopus rice
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries web site
| Day 7 | Itinerary Details |
| From Kochi Station | 1, To Kojima Jeans Street |
| Transportation | Dosan Line Limited Express Nanpu No.6 to Okayama |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kochi Station |
| Departure Time | 08:01 |
| Arrival station | Kojima Station |
| Arrival Time | 10:11 |
| Transportation | 15 min. walk |
| 1, From Kojima Jeans Street | To Kansai International Airport |
| Transportation | 15 min. walk |
| Transportation | Yosan Line Limited Express Shiokaze No.12 to Okayama |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Kojima Station |
| Departure Time | 11:50 |
| Arrival station | Okayama Station |
| Arrival Time | 12:10 |
| Lunchtime | Around Okayama Station |
| Transportation | Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari No.512 to Tokyo |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Okayama Station |
| Departure Time | 13:29 |
| Arrival Station | Shin-Osaka Station |
| Arrival Time | 14:46 |
| Transportation | Haruka No.35 Limited Express to Kansai Airport |
| Fare (Yen) | Included in Japan rail pass |
| Departure Station | Shin-Osaka Sta. |
| Departure Time | 15:00 |
| Arrival Station | Kansai Airport |
| Arrival Time | 15:50 |
| Recommended Meals on Day 7 | Mamakari Sushi (Japanese Shad) |
| Vinegared mamakari | |
| Octopus rice |