Discover 270 Buddha Statues on a 1,280-year-old Pilgrimage Route
Overview
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3 hours
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This walking tour takes you along part of the Kyushu Saigoku Pilgrimage, a route with a 1,280-year history. The five-kilometer route, with an elevation difference of 200 meters, takes about 3 hours to complete on foot.
During the tour, you'll gain deeper insights into Buddhism and Japanese life.
In terms of Buddhism, you can pray to the stone Buddhas and learn about the religion's characteristics as it traveled from China to Korea and eventually to Japan.
You'll also gain insight into the origins of the route, and the significance of the 270 stone Buddhas.
When it comes to life in Japan, you'll discover the blessings of the sea and mountains that surround the pilgrimage route. The sea on the opposite shore is not only a spectacular sight but also nurtures abundant resources and offers numerous opportunities to learn about the plants and monkeys that inhabit the surrounding mountains.
You’ll experience a more authentic side of Japan that you won’t find in urban sightseeing.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
Private transportation
What To Expect
Beppu
• You will walk along a pilgrimage route and encounter 270 stone Buddha statues. • You'll be guided by a local expert who knows Beppu, the capital city of Oita Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, inside and out. • You will gain a deeper understanding of Buddhism and Japanese life. • You will experience Japan's religious culture along an authentic pilgrimage route, unlike anything found in city sightseeing. • The entire trip involves about 3 hours of walking, so comfortable clothing is recommended. • You will experience Japan's religious culture along an authentic pilgrimage route, unlike anything found in city sightseeing. • Children under 5-year-old must be accompanied by at least one adult.
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Discover 270 Buddha Statues on a 1,280-year-old Pilgrimage Route
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do tour
Penni L,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited Beppu on a cruise ship and wanted to experience the unseen parts of Japan, away from all the tourists. The Buddha statue Pilgrimage Route ticked those boxes plus more. This has by far been our favourite tour in Japan. Our local tour guide, Isa was exceptional and we warmed to her instantly. She was very easy to understand and took us to so many abandoned temples in the mountains. The temples are in the mountains, which was an easy walk through some back streets from the pick up location. We also saw monkeys that had come down from higher in the mountains. Overall a great day, not to be missed.
Mountain trekking through bamboo forest and history
pbeno189,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really wanted to do some mountain trekking while in Beppu and this tour didn't disappoint. Some beautiful views, forests and all the Buddha statues really made you think who made them and how long ago. the little temple at the top was such a peaceful calming place made the hike well worth it
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