GUIDED TOURS
Goishizan Temple: Goma Fire Ritual Experience
Step away from everyday life and discover a sacred mountain on Shodoshima. At Goishizan, temple No. 2 on the island’s 88-temple pilgrimage, experience a traditional Goma fire ritual inside a dramatic cave sanctuary.
A sacred mountain and a cave of firelight
Goishizan’s main hall, known as Hoo-kutsu, is a cave sanctuary dedicated to Namikiri Fudo Myoo. During the ritual, firelight flickers against the rock and chanting echoes through the cave, creating a powerful atmosphere.
Explore the temple’s sacred sites with the head priest, then take part in the Goma ritual. Afterward, there is time for a talk by the priest and photographs. Views over Uchinomi Bay and Harima-nada add to the experience.
Tour overview
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours. |
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| Dates | Morning sessions, subject to the booking calendar. |
| Price | ¥6,600 per person, including tax. |
| Group size | 2–6 participants. Contact the association for groups of 7 or more. |
| Meeting point | Jokoji Temple parking lot. A free transfer from Jokoji to Goishizan is provided. |
| Included | Guiding, the Goma ritual experience, travel accident insurance and taxes. A temple seal, offering candle, image of the principal deity and pilgrimage booklet are also included. |
| Optional rental | Pilgrim clothing and equipment set: white garment, wagesa stole and kongozue staff, ¥1,100 including tax. |
| Meals | No meals included. |
| Reservation type | Request booking. Your reservation is confirmed only after acceptance by the operator. |
Getting to the meeting point
If traveling by car, rental car or motorcycle, park at Jokoji Temple in the designated area. Please do not park elsewhere.
By Olive Bus, take the Sakate Line or Tanoura Movie Village Line and get off at Nouma. Jokoji is approximately 10 minutes away on foot.
Before you book
- A minimum of two participants is required. If the minimum is not reached, the tour may be canceled.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for mountain paths.
- Bring drinking water and protection against heat, cold or rain as appropriate.
- Paths may be slippery in wet weather. Follow the priest’s and staff’s guidance, and walk carefully.
- The tour operates in light rain but is canceled in typhoons or severe weather. If canceled by the organizer because of bad weather, the tour fee is refunded.
- For English-language assistance, please contact the association before booking.
Check dates & request a booking
Check the current price, availability and booking conditions on the booking website. Some product details and messages are provided in Japanese. Contact us if you need help before submitting your request.
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Contact & tour organizer
Shodoshima Tourism Association
1896-1 Nishimura-ko, Shodoshima, Kagawa, Japan
Telephone: +81 879-82-1775 (weekdays, 09:00–17:00 Japan time)
Email: pr@shodoshima.or.jp
Travel agency registration: Kagawa Prefecture, regional category No. 262.
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