Usacho to Awe ( just south of Susaki) 33.2 km The entrance to Temple 36. It was very busy so I'm not sure how I got a photo without any people in it! Due to the expansive Japanese long weekend, the boys stayed behind in Usacho for a rest day, while I walked - in … Continue reading Shikoku day 19
Tosa to Usacho, 14 km Viewpoint before descending into town As much as we love the Henro Helper app, one of its gaps is that it ends recommended stages in odd places where there is no accommodation or temple. Yesterday's endpoint was in the middle of nowhere outside of Tosa, so instead of a 25 … Continue reading Shikoku day 18
Day trippers in Kochi and around, 31.1 km Watching the well-fed fish in the castle moat Kochi Castle We bussed into town on the early bird special and after doing some quality control on the local coffee we checked out 5ge weekly Kochi market. Despite the hype we found it to be just another farmers' … Continue reading Shikoku day 17
Konan to Temple 31, overnight in Tosa (near Temple 35, 23.7 km Heading in the right direction! Something of the amazing race today. Kochi City is a place well suited for a rest day, but due to the long weekend, accommodation was fully booked. We followed the suggested itinerary for the day, visiting Temples 29 … Continue reading Shikoku day 16
Aki to Konan, 28 km I was definitely being ware! Another coastal day, but a step up in the quality of the pathway and the economic activity and prosperity adjoining the pathway. Sam and Max took the opportunity to utilize the public transit system as their battered feet might not get too much rest over … Continue reading Shikoku day 15
Nahari to Aki, (with a detour to Temple 27), 21.7 km. In the garden of T27 Our hostess at Misono Henro house insisted on making us breakfast from the leftovers from the ramen feast, and then started phoning friends at different lodgings to see if she could improve our arrangements for the next few days … Continue reading Shikoku day 14
Muroto to Nahari, 25.6 km Despite the name, this stuff is way nicer than Powerade or Gatorade. Cartoon characters are used to communicate many things - in this case warning of the dangers of heat exhaustion and dehydration. The day started dry but didn't stay that way for long, so various combinations of poncho, umbrella … Continue reading Shikoku day 13
Ozaki Beach to Muroto, 23.2 km Tsunami refuge - a common sight along the coast. The forecast was for showers, but they ended before we departed, and we therefore had to endure a tough day in humidity and bright sunshine walking at the side of highway 55. It was the sort of day to put … Continue reading Shikoku day 12
Nukumisafin Beach to Ozaki Beach, 20.8 km Yesterday's scenery was stunning compared to today, so I've gone back through my photos to add some from yesterday to make up for today! Today's stretch was a bit like walking along the Kaikoura Coast (which may only make sense to Kiwi readers) on SH1. Right down to … Continue reading Shikoku day 11
(just past) Mugi to Nukumisafin Beach, 20.5 km The poster at the check out. I don't think they are regular missing persons We are in a Temple free zone until we get to Cape Muroto on Tuesday. Until then it is a long slog along the coast mostly on Provincial Highway 55. Max felt robust … Continue reading Shikoku day 10
