Pilgrimage by Taxi
Yamaguchi Sightseeing Taxi
The Taxi of making Pilgrimages to 88 sacred sites in Aio
We will introduce the pilgrim with “Odaishisama” (an object worshipped in Buddhism) in Aio, a part of Yamaguchi city. This plan will make your trip very easy even for first timers! Why don’t you visit pilgrims by taxi? Some of them are very difficult to find on your own.
Pick-up at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station
each pilgrimage site
Rest in the car
each pilgrimage site
Drop-off at hotel in Yamaguchi-shi or Shin-Yamaguchi station
88 sacred places in Aio
The 88 sacred sites of Akiho were established in 1783, when Seikai Hoin, the 8th abbot of Henmei-in Temple, made a pilgrimage to the 88 temples of Shikoku, brought the talismans and earth and sand from each temple back to Akiho, enshrined them in various places in Akiho, and prayed at those places, designating them "Akiho sacred sites".
The term "pilgrimage" refers to a journey of "ascetic practice" following in the footsteps of Kobo Daishi's ascetic practices. In recent years, the purpose of pilgrimage has changed from faith to health, self-discovery, luck, match-making, and sightseeing, among others.
It is said that by visiting each of the 88 temples one by one, one can release one's doubts, purify one's body and mind, and remove the 88 troubles and worries.
(Excerpt from the Yamaguchi Tourism and Convention Association)
Pamphlet
You can check the location of each pilgrimage from the Yamaguchi Convention & Visitors Association website. Pamphlets for the pilgrimage are available at temples, stores in the Akiho area, the Akiho Regional Exchange Center, and roadside stations (Aio Kirara-Ajisu).
Pick up and drop off
at the pilgrimage site
of your choice.
It is difficult to make the entire pilgrimage in one day. Due to time constraints, we may not always visit the first temple. Please let us know at the time of reservation which temple you would like to visit, or we can guide you to an efficient tour route through conversation with our driver on the day of the tour.
Taxi Fare
Travel time | SEDAN Type | MINI-VAN Type |
|---|---|---|
6.5 Hours | 40,300 yen | 63,000 yen |
※4 passengers = Sedan, 9 passengers = MINI VAN
※Traffic, entrance and parking fee are extra.
