A route with cobbled paths and stairways that even beginners can enjoy.
This is the most popular trail in Yashima, which has been used frequently by pilgrims for a thousand years. Along this trail are places that are connected to Kobo Daishi, such as Kajisui and Kuwazu-no Nashi. Near the summit, you will see odd-shaped rocks, formed as a result of the horizontal development of sanukite andesite, and a place that commands a panoramic view of Takamatsu's city center. Cobblestones, stairways, and other improvements ease your way to the top, ensuring a wonderful experience.
The goal is a place with a huge, 320-degree panoramic view of Setouchi!
This is an intermediate course that is relatively easy to walk on but has steep slopes.
This trail is representative of the area and extends from the base on the northern side of Yashima. The goal is Yukakutei, one of the three major observation decks in Yashima that allows you to admire a huge, 320-degree panoramic view. Along the way, you will see the ruins of a stone quarry with a cave and a uniquely shaped tree that is branched close to its base. This is a popular route, which, until the area near the summit, is relatively easy to walk on.
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Northern Summit Hiking Path Entrance
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Yukakutei
ROUTE
Northern Summit Hiking Path Entrance
Yukakutei
Route difficulty level
Intermediate
Distance
About 1.5km
Time Required
About 30min
Kyu Henro Michi (Old Pilgrimage Road)Intermediate
A historic pilgrimage road that was used in the walking pilgrimage in the past
An intermediate course with a paved path in the first half and steep slopes
This is an old pilgrimage road extending from the east side of Yashima. It was and is used to travel from Yashima Temple, the 84th Fudasho (temple issuing amulets) of the 88 temples no the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, to Yakuri Temple, the 85th Fudasho. At the trailhead is the grave of SATO Tsugunobu, who performed brilliantly in the Genpei War under the command of MINAMOTO no Yoshitsune. Be careful when crossing the Yashima Skyway!
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Yashima Higashi Elementary School
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Kikuomaru no Haka (Grave of Kikuomaru)
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Antoku Tennosha (Emperor Antoku shrine)
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SATO Tsugunobu no Hi (Monument for SATO Tsugunobu)
ROUTE
Yashima Higashi Elementary School
Kikuomaru no Haka (Grave of Kikuomaru)
Antoku Tennosha (Emperor Antoku shrine)
SATO Tsugunobu no Hi (Monument for SATO Tsugunobu)
Entrance to the old pilgrimage road
Walking trail on top of Yashima
Route difficulty level
Intermediate
Distance
About 1.8km
Time Required
About 40min
Yashima Nishi Kodo (West Yashima Old Road)Intermediate
A historic old road
The path gradually grows steeper as you progress, and you are occasionally gifted with stunning views. This is an intermediate course where physical strength is a must.
This is a historic old road to the summit that starts in Yashima Nishimachi Uro Chibikko Hiroba (a park for children). The trail was rough due to natural disasters and other reasons but has been improved by volunteers in recent years.
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Yashima Nishimachi Uro Chibikko Hiroba (a park for children)
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Yashima Nishimachi Uro Chibikko Hiroba (a park for children)
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Yashima Kodo Trailhead
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The point where this trail joins Yashima Nishi Kodo
ROUTE
Yashima Nishimachi Uro Chibikko Hiroba (a park for children)
Yashima Kodo Trailhead
The point where this trail joins Yashima Nishi Kodo
