土庄町 Trip Overview
Held each night in a cave on Shodoshima with a history that spans 1,300 years and is a rare opportunity to participate in a Gomataki Fire Ritual. This activity includes taxi transport from hotels on the island and Tonosho Port.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The chief priest will say a prayer for you and answer any questions concerning the ceremony.
A local guide will give a lecture on prayer’s manners.
Before and after the main event, there will be a chance to see the magnificent sunset of Setouchi.
Listen to the sound of the burning goma sticks echoing in the cave, along with the waves rolling outside, and heal any fatigue from your daily life.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
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Held each night in a cave on Shodoshima with a history that spans 1,300 years and is a rare opportunity to participate in a Gomataki Fire Ritual. This activity includes taxi transport from hotels on the island and Tonosho Port.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The chief priest will say a prayer for you and answer any questions concerning the ceremony.
A local guide will give a lecture on prayer’s manners.
Before and after the main event, there will be a chance to see the magnificent sunset of Setouchi.
Listen to the sound of the burning goma sticks echoing in the cave, along with the waves rolling outside, and heal any fatigue from your daily life.
Itinerary
SCHEDULE:
(Varies depending on the season; see the details section for more on what each season entails)
1. Pick up at the island hotel and Tonosho port, and then head to Mt. Bukkokusan by Taxi
2. Experience the Gomataki Fire Ritual at Mt. Bukkokusan (about 45 min)
3. Drop off at the island hotel and Tonosho port
Your local guide will explain the history of Shodoshima and the Gomataki Fire Ritual.
Please have a special experience to pray for your wishes.
Route and times:
[April/August] Tonosho port/17:45→Mt. Bukkokusan/18:15-19:00→Tonosho port 19:30→Hotel Olivean 19:45
[June] Tonosho port/18:30→Mt. Bukkokusan/19:00-19:45→Tonosho port 20:15→Hotel Olivean 20:30
[October] Tonosho port/16:30→Mt. Bukkokusan/17:00-17:45→Tonosho port 18:15→Hotel Olivean 18:30
[Mt. Bukkokusan] Bukkokusan on Shodoshima is the 41st temple of the 88 temples at the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and a sacred place for mountain worship. The principal Buddha of the temple is the Buddha of Healing. The main hall is inside a cave where Kobo Daishi (a Buddhism priest in the early 9th century) trained.
Stop At:
• Tonosho Port, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun 761-4100 Kagawa Prefecture
