(Photo: View of the East China Sea from Ganjin Memorial Hall)

Ganjin (Jianzhen) was a Chinese monk who was invited by Emperor Shomu and helped to propagate Buddhism in Japan.
Making the voyage to Japan at that time was very difficult and he failed 5 times. On the 6th time he lost his eyesight, but he came to japan, at last in 753, arriving in Akime in Bonotsu.

This walk is held in memory of Ganjin. You can walk looking at the beautiful scenery of the sea and hills on the course and the place where Ganjin arrived.

(Course)
(1) Kushi/Akime Course (for advanced walkers, approx. 20 km) Capacity 400 people
(2) Kasasa Course (for beginners, approx. 10 km) Capacity 400 people

(How to apply for participation)
Apply in advance via the Internet
　Please apply from the Minami-Satsuma City Event Application Site.
　You cannot apply on the day of the event.

Application period
January 17 (Wed.) - January 31 (Wed.), 2024