Shikoku 88: Temples 11-12 (Nakayama)
Also known as: Ohenro section
The Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage - the steep "pilgrim-falls-down" mountain section to Temple 12 (Shosanji)
The route
The line through Shikoku pilgrimage, Japan - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (spring/autumn best)
Humid summers; cold up high in winter
Walkable year-round; hot in summer, snow possible in winter up high. Confirm.
On the trail
A steep forested pilgrim mountain section (henro-korogashi) between temples
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Walk this section as a taster, or the full 1,200 km pilgrimage
Getting there & staying
Fujiidera (Temple 11) to Shosanji (Temple 12), from Tokushima
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Temple lodging (shukubo) and minshuku along the henro
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Tokushima; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; part of the 88-temple henro pilgrimage
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The steep climbs, heat, occasional snakes
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.