Godairasan, Chikurinji Temple and Makino Botanical Garden - A Day Tour Through Flowers and Prayer

A full-day course celebrating prayer and flowers, centered on Mount Godai overlooking the Kochi cityscape. Begin with a refreshing morning visit to Tosa Shrine (Tosa Ichinomiya), and then at Chikurinji Temple, the 31st pilgrimage site, you'll be greeted by its five-story pagoda, moss-covered stone steps, and quiet famous garden. The adjacent Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, associated with the pioneering botanist Dr. Makino Tomitaro, is a floral paradise where approximately 3,000 species of plants bloom in succession through the seasons. In the afternoon, take in sweeping views of Urado Bay and Kochi's cityscape from the observation deck at Godai Park, and finish with a souvenir visit to the historic confectionery Nishikawaya for their famous 'Kenpi' candy. This is a perfect day-long experience for nature lovers, combining the serenity of historic temples and shrines, the colorful beauty of the botanical garden, and spectacular views from atop the hill.