“Shikoku Pilgrimage – Shikoku Junrei – with Dr. Barry” in Japan
Human Values Institute will have “The 4th Shikoku Pilgrimage – Shikoku Junrei” in November 2016.
During this Journey, you will follow the route that Kukai (Kobo-Daishi) used for his training.
“Kukai” is the name of Kobo-Daishi. “Kukai” means “the human mind is as wide and open as the seas and skies. You will transform your mind through this “Inner Journey” and then, experience convergence with the external world through this “Outer Journey – Shikoku Pilgrimage”. Dr. Barry Kerzin
November 23 (Wed, National Holiday) – November 27 (Sun), 2016
Meet at Kochi Airport (Kochi Ryoma Airport) or JR Kochi Station around 11:45 on Nov. 23rd.
End around 15:00 and Depart from Tokushima airport or station after 15:45 on Nov.27th.
From Kochi Prefecture to Tokushima Prefecture (Shikoku Area in Western Japan)
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【Registration】 Please fill out the form.
Or please contact Mr. Masaaya Ozawa at JTB (Japan Travel Bureau), Utsunomiya branch.
E-mail:m_ozawa433@kanto.jtb.jp
TEL:+81-(28)-614-2171 FAX: +81-(28)-614-2005
Further information provided after registration.
＜Fees＞Apply by 10/17/2016 to receive early bird discount
Early bird discount until 10/17/2016: 128,000 yen (tax included)
From 10/18/2016: 137,000 yen (tax included)
Student discount: 113,000 yen (tax included)
Human Values Members: 113,000 yen (tax included)
※These fees don’t include outward and homeward trip. So each person needs to arrange own transportation to arrive at Kochi City and leave from Tokushima by air, train or express bus.
・Day 1
11/23 (Wed) AM 11:45 Meet at Kochi Airport (Kochi Ryoma Airport) or Kochi Station
Lectures & visit pilgrimage sites and Buddhist temples
Stay at Katsurahama Sou, Public Inn, Hotel
・Day 2
11/24 (Thu) AM Drive and walk to Hotsumisakiji Temple, Muroto Cape
Lectures & Visit to pilgrimage sites and temples
Stay at Hotsumisakiji Temple Inn (2 nights)
・Day 3
11/25 (Fri) AM Lectures and visit the caves at Muroto Cape
where Kobodaishi (Kukai) lived and practiced
Stay at Hotsumisakiji Temple Inn
・Day 4
11/26 (Sat) AM Drive and walk to Tokushima prefecture
Lectures & Visit to pilgrimage sites and temples
Stay at Anrakuji Temple Inn
・Day 5
11/27 (Sun) AM Visit temples in Tokushima
Lectures & visit pilgrimage sites and Buddhist temples
Around 3 pm break up at Tokushima Station or Tokushima Airport
Please note: Transportation – Each person needs to arrange own transportation to arrive at Kochi City and leave from Tokushima by air, train or express bus.
【Outward trip】Wednesday, November 23, 2016.
1) 9:50 Haneda Airport, Tokyo → 11:15 Kochi Airport (Kochi Ryoma Airport) (direct flight)
2) 08:55 Fukuoka Airport → 09:50 Kochi Airport (Kochi Ryoma Airport) (direct flight)
3) 10:20 Itami Airport, Osaka → 11:05 Kochi Airport (Kochi Ryoma Airport) (direct flight)
4) 07:59 Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka → 11:30 Kochi Station, Kochi Prefecture (by JR train)
5) 06:32 Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture → 11:30 Kochi Station, Kochi Prefecture (by JR train)
6) Other
Take the bus from Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama or Hiroshima to Kochi city.
http://www.tosaden.co.jp/bus/highway/# (Japanese only)
【Homeward trip】leave Tokushima Prefecture on Sunday evening, November 27, 2016.
1) 16:15/17:30/18:50/20:00 Tokushima Airport
→ 17:30/18:45/20:10/21:10 Haneda Airport,Tokyo (direct flight)
2) 16:46 Tokushima Station → 20:39 Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture (by JR train)
3) 16:46 Tokushima Station → 19:42 Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka (by JR train)
4) Tokushima Station → Kansai International Airport (by bus)
5) Tokushima Station → Kyoto, Okayama or Hiroshima (by bus)
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Let’s take a break from the busy everyday life and reflect on ourselves in deep calmness.
Further details will be provided at a later.
Message from Dr.Barry Kerzin
Invitation to Inner Journey
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