• 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.

• 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.