Ishima Adventure Trekking and Annual Hatsue Ceremony Day Trip
Discover the culture of Tokushima's remote island
[Terms of Application]
Foreign nationals only (including those living in Japan)


Hatsue Ceremony Ishima is said to be an island of God floating on the sea.
The Hatsue Ceremony is held every year on February 18 at the Kannon Hall where Kuya Shonin, a Buddhist priest, carved and enshrined the eleven-faced Kannon Bosatsu (Goddess of Mercy) about 1000 years ago.
It is an important annual event for the islanders to celebrate the beginning of the New Year and their first meeting with Kannon.
The road leading to the Kannon-do is lined with Jizo statues in the midst of nature and the Noobe marshland, which contrasts beautifully with the open sky.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Adults：8,000 yen Children：8,000 yen

Recommended points

  • point1
    Trekking
    Adventure trekking through the nature of the island
  • point2
    Seafood BBQ
    Lunch is a barbecue of fresh seafood caught around the island.
  • point3
    Accompanied by a guide familiar with the island

    Hideo Ise, Ishima Town Chairman
    Born and raised on Ishima Island, he is a true “Ishima man,”who is devoted to the environment, tourism, and social activities with his sights set on the future of the island!


    Mariko Sakamoto, Ishima Sasayuri Endemic Lilly Preservation Society
    What kind of plant is Sayuri? Why should we protect it? Let's think about the coexistence of nature and people!

Plan details

Terms of Application  Foreign nationals only (including those living in Japan)
 Date of tour Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Application deadline Tuesday, February 7, 2025
Number of Participants Limited to 10 people! Please apply early!
Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Trip Fee
(per person)		 16,000 yen (8,000 yen subsidized by Minami Awa Tourist Bureau) 
Amount to be paid: 8,000 yen
Itinerary

8:00  Meet at Anan City's Kotajima Port 
8:30  Ferry Departure
9:00  Ishima Port, Set off for trekking on the island (approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes):
　・Sasayuri Road (Kabehera)
　・Hatsue Ceremony at Okunoin (inner sanctuary)
　・Tsuyado 
　・Noobe Wetlands (Japan's 500 most important wetlands)
12:30　Lunch at the Gathering Hall (turban shell rice and seafood BBQ)
　・Shorinji Temple (lecture, mochinage rice cake tossing and picking)
15:15 Ishima Port Ferry 
15:45  Kotajima Port Tour wrap-up 
Tour Details Lunch provided, tour is accompanied by staff.
Points to Note
  • Parking: Available at Kotajima Port, but space is limited. Please carpool if possible. 
    Trekking: The island trek includes hilly terrain. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and bring rain gear just in case.
  • Weather Conditions: The tour will be canceled in the event of stormy weather that may affect ferry operations or make walking unsafe.

Notes/About cancellation

Our company is not responsible for the following:
① Injury or loss caused by natural disasters or other force majeure accidents.
② Occurs due to transportation delays, time changes, weather, or other causes.
③Cancellation fees for transportation facilities, inns, etc. due to cancellations and changes.
④ Damage caused by acts that violate the customer's safety, laws, or public order and morals.
⑤ If unexpected circumstances occur during the tour and there is no need to change the details of the future trip.

⑥Other details are in accordance with our travel agency terms and conditions.

  • Travel planning and implementation

    Tour Organizer, Registration, and Inquiries
    Minami Awa Tourism Bureau
    Certified Travel Service Manager: Tomoaki Katsuse
    Address: Benzaiten-17-1 Okugawachi, Minami, Kaifu District, Tokushima 779-2305
    Registered Travel Agency by the Governor of Tokushima Prefecture: 第３－１６７号
    Please be sure to read the travel terms and conditions below before applying.

  • Travel terms and conditions

    Please be sure to read this before applying.
    Arranged Tour Contract Part[PDF：3.43MB]

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