Shikoku Pilgrimage + Seto Inland Sea Cycling Tour

DAY 17: Waking up today to a drizzly, rainy weather, Good weather or bad weather, it's all part of the pilgrimage. I can't change the weather, but I can adjust my journey accordingly. During the pilgrimage, making good use of public transportation is also a great option. From Nakamura Station to Cape Ashizuri, you can take a bus, A one-way ticket costs ¥1900, and the journey takes about 2 hours. Cape Ashizuri is located at the southernmost point of Shikoku, and I personally think the shape of Kochi Prefecture resembles a horizontally placed banana. The 24th temple, Hotsumisakiji, is at the banana's head, while the 38th temple, Kongofukuji, is at the banana's tail. These two sacred sites are 241 kilometers apart. After visiting them, besides checking in at the southernmost point, you must visit the nearby Manjiro Foot Bath to soak your feet, relax your muscles, and admire the granite cave, Hakusan Domon, which has been eroded by the sea waves for years. Visiting Sacred Sites: ◎ 38th Temple Kongofukuji Stone Master Turtle, Shikoku's Southernmost Ashizuri Lighthouse, Manjiro Foot Bath Accommodation: Nakamura Daiichi Hotel, Shimanto City Today's Cycling Distance: 0 km Total Cycling Distance: 1041 km