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Discover 270 Buddha Statues on a 1,280-year-old Pilgrimage Route

This walking tour takes you along part of the Kyushu Saigoku Pilgrimage, a route with a 1,280-year history. The five-kilometer route, with an elevation difference of 200 meters, takes about 3 hours to complete on foot. During the tour, you'll gain deeper insights into Buddhism and Japanese life. In

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📍Meeting point: We meet you at tourist lounge of our company in BIS Minami-kan, Beppu Station East JR (Japan Railway)

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What To Expect

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• You will walk along a pilgrimage route and encounter 270 stone Buddha statues. • You'll be guided by a local expert who knows Beppu, the capital city of Oita Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, inside and out. • You will gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism and Japanese life. • You will experience Japan's religious culture along an authentic pilgrimage route, unlike anything found in city sightseeing. • The entire trip involves about 3 hours of walking, so comfortable clothing is recommended. • You will experience Japan's religious culture along an authentic pilgrimage route, unlike anything found in city sightseeing. • Children under 5-year-old must be accompanied by at least one adult.

What’s Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide

What’s NOT Included

  • Private transportation

What to Bring

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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