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Discover the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (四国遍路) in Japan. Explore lodgings and temples. Plan with maps and budgeting tools. Learn ohenro culture and history.
- Walking the Shikoku Pilgrimage
Discover the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (四国遍路) in Japan. Explore...
- Walking the Shikoku Pilgrimage
The Shikoku Pilgrimage (四国遍路, Shikoku Henro) or Shikoku Junrei (四国巡礼) is a multi-site pilgrimage of 88 temples associated with the Buddhist monk Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) on the island of Shikoku, Japan.
23 lut 2024 · The Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail is 1150 kilometres long and leads to 88 Buddhist temples spread across the island of Shikoku. Some of the temples are located right by the sea, while others are secluded in the impressive mountains up to 900 metres above sea level.
9 kwi 2024 · Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail. This challenging pilgrimage route takes in Buddhist temples, mist-shrouded mountains, steamy baths, and ages-old cultural traditions. At the ...
Discover the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage (四国遍路) in Japan. Explore lodgings and temples. Plan with budgeting tools and maps. Learn ohenro culture and history.
15 sty 2024 · With compact information on all 88 temples, as well as many detailed pages on pilgrimage equipment, behaviour in the temples, railway connections on Shikoku and other topics. Over 150 pages of detailed maps covering a total of 1,150 kilometres.
The Shikoku pilgrimage route (or Shikoku Henro) is one of the few circular-shaped pilgrimages in the world. It includes 88 “official” temples and numerous other sacred sites where the Buddhist priest Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) is believed to have trained or have spent time during the 9th Century.
