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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A Gentle Zenkon-Yado That Softly Supports Pilgrims on Their Journey
Located in Tano, Tokushima Prefecture, Totoro-tto sits at an ideal midpoint along the Shikoku Pilgrimage—about 18 km from Temple 26, Kongōchōji, and just before the climb to Temple 27, Kōnomineji. The inn operates on a uniquely transparent policy, asking only a ¥1,000 contribution to cover utilities. Despite its simplicity, the facilities are complete: a bath, washing machine, microwave, kettle, and soft futons offer everything a tired pilgrim needs to relax. Managed by an experienced pilgrim, the inn provides not only a warm welcome but also valuable tips and information for the road ahead. Flexible services, like offering pick-up from the nearby roadside station, add to its charm. It’s a place where weary walkers can regain their strength, reconnect with their purpose, and gently find the will to “keep walking.”
Basic information
| Address | Tano-cho, Aki-gun, Kochi （Addresses after this are not publicly available on the website.） ・18km from No. 26 Kongochoji Temple ・5km before No. 27 Kamineji Temple entrance |
| Phone number | 080-2979-2888 |
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| Number of room(s) | — |
| Price | Room only : 1,000 yen for utilities With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : — |
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| Check-in | — |
| Check-out | — |
| Wi-Fi | — |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (details unknown) Dryer: — |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
Supplementary information
- Limited to walking pilgrims, up to 2 people per day
- There is a bath, bedding, a range, and a pot
- If you contact us, we can pick you up at “Roadside Station Tano”.
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The owner is an experienced walking pilgrim, so he gives us very detailed information.
An oasis-like inn for nojuku walking pilgrims
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
