Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Tanezaki to Kajigaura Ferry

 


On the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage, between temple 32, Zenjibuji, and temple 33, Sekkeiji, lies Urado Bay which must be crossed.


The bay narrows to just a few hundred meters at its mouth, and a new bridge, Urado Bridge, carries vehicle traffic 50 meters above the water. It was built in 1972.


Pilgrims on foot or bicycle continue to take a more traditional crossing by ferry.


The ferry connects Kajigaura on the East side of the bay with Tanezaki on the Nagahama side, a distance of about 600 meters


Only pedestrians, cyclists, and small motorbikes 125cc and under are allowed.


I am guessing that in historical times a ferry existed somewhere near here.


The previous post in this series that explores sights seen between the temples on the Ohenro Pilgrimage was Ishizuchi Shrine.

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