20th Gogakusan Traverse Kukai Walk

About this event

Participants are being sought for the "20th Gogakusan Traverse Kukai Walk" held in Zentsuji City, a place associated with Kobo Daishi Kukai. This event is a walking event traversing the ridgeline route visiting the Gogakusan mountains (Mount Goshiki, Mount Fude, Mount Gahishi, Mount Nakayama, and Mount Hiagari) located in Setonaikai National Park. Participants walk while making wishes at stone Buddha statues erected at each mountain summit. Three courses enjoyable for everyone from advanced hikers to beginners are offered, allowing participants to take in the magnificent panoramic views of the Sanuki Plain. Participants can join the event for a fee of 2,000 yen, which includes personal accident insurance and a commemorative gift. Children junior high school age and under must be accompanied by a guardian. Applications are accepted via the application form on a first-come, first-served basis for a capacity of 500 people. Required equipment includes hiking shoes, drinking water, lunch, gloves, a towel, and rain gear.

Venue

Temple No. 75 Zentsuji

3-3-1 Zentsujicho, Zentsuji, Kagawa 765-0003