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Pilgrimage of Shikoku

Shikoku is home to a circular pilgrimage that visits 88 Buddhist temples dotted throughout the coasts and mountains of the island. People from all over the world visit Shikoku to complete the circuit, whether on foot, by bicycle or some other means of transport
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Tokushima
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Hiking a "pilgrim killer" trail
On our Pilgrimage with Walks Tour, we've picked the most beautiful trails between the most interesting temples of the pilgrimage. These include many steep sections known as "pilgrim killers". They're not that bad though. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
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Ehime
Shikoku Pilgrimage
Cable Cars
Shikoku Pilgrimage with Walks
Customers on our popular Shikoku Pilgrimage with Walks tour appreciate the knowledge and hospitality of our expert guides. #pilgrimage #henro #88temples
an old building with a wooden roof and flowers hanging from it's roof, under a blue sky
Kochi
Modern Hotel
Cherry Blossom
Tour: 88 TEMPLES AND MT. KŌYA
Shikoku Tours is offering a tour of all 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and Mt. Kōya when the cherry blossom is at its peak. You travel in a comfortable minibus and stay in authentic pilgrims' accommodation.
the statue is wearing a large hat and holding a staff in front of red banners
Nara Period
Rift Valley
Sacred Tree
Dairy Farms
The Temple
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Temple 02, Gokuraku-ji - Shikoku Tours
Statue of Kukai at Gokuraku-ji, Temple 2 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage
A Nio guardian in the red and white gate at Gokuraku-ji, Temple 2 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Nio Guardian, White Gate, Japan Garden, Garden Statues, Gate
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The Shikoku Pilgrimage - Shikoku Tours
A Nio guardian in the red and white gate at Gokuraku-ji, Temple 2 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Masses of lanterns at Ryozen-ji, Temple 1 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Lanterns, Eiffel Tower Inside, Eiffel Tower, Temple
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Eiffel Tower Inside
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The Shikoku Pilgrimage - Shikoku Tours
Masses of lanterns at Ryozen-ji, Temple 1 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage
an old black and white photo of a man holding a large pot with two shoes on the ground
The Shikoku Pilgrimage - Shikoku Tours
Frederick Starr, one of the foreign pioneers of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. #shikokupilgrimage #frederickstarr
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Acupuncture Office
Asian Temple
Japanese Traditional Architecture
Onsen Japan
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Japan Temple
Japan Architecture
Ancient Temple
Ryozenji Temple Naruto
Ryozenji Temple, Naruto, Tokushima, Shikoku.
an old painting of a man sitting down
Che Guevara
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Shikoku Tours, Travel and Adventure in Shikoku
A painting of Chosokabe Motochika, who burned many of the pilgrimage temples of Shikoku to consolidate his dominance of the island #shikokupilgrimage #shikokuhistory
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Travel
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Pilgrims at Temple No.38 Kongofuku-ji
The incense burner at Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro Incense Burner, Incense, Antonio Mora Artwork
Incense Burner
Incense
Antonio Mora Artwork
Shikoku Tours, Travel and Adventure in Shikoku
The incense burner at Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro
a woman standing in front of a white wall holding a broom and wearing sandals on her feet
Dress Up
Shikoku Tours, Travel and Adventure in Shikoku
Dress up in fashionable pilgrim style at Dogo Tsubakikan, and walk to Ishite-ji Temple #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro
Dress up in Tsubakikan’s original cool pilgrimage gear for a gentle 1.5 km walking pilgrim experience from Dogo to Ishite-ji Temple. After your temple visit, make your own clay Daishi figure as a memento of your mini-pilgrimage. You can feel what it's like to be an 'ohenro-san', someone who walks the Shikoku Pilgrimage. #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro Make Your Own Clay, All Over The World, Make Your Own
Make Your Own Clay
All Over The World
Make Your Own
Shikoku Tours, Travel and Adventure in Shikoku
Dress up in Tsubakikan’s original cool pilgrimage gear for a gentle 1.5 km walking pilgrim experience from Dogo to Ishite-ji Temple. After your temple visit, make your own clay Daishi figure as a memento of your mini-pilgrimage. You can feel what it's like to be an 'ohenro-san', someone who walks the Shikoku Pilgrimage. #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro
Daikō-ji is temple No. 67 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Kannonji. The huge camphor tree in the compound is said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi. The statue is of Tendai Daishi, the Chinese founder of T'ien-t'ai Buddhism. #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro #Buddhism Kagawa, Camphor Tree, Bus Tour, What To Do Today, To Do Today, Tourist Attraction
Kagawa
Camphor Tree
Bus Tour
What To Do Today
To Do Today
Tourist Attraction
Shikoku Tours, Travel and Adventure in Shikoku
Daikō-ji is temple No. 67 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. The temple is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Kannonji. The huge camphor tree in the compound is said to have been planted by Kōbō Daishi. The statue is of Tendai Daishi, the Chinese founder of T'ien-t'ai Buddhism. #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro #Buddhism
a pond with lily pads and trees in front of a building surrounded by greenery
Yasukuni Shrine
Japan Travel
Tropical Holiday
Lily Pond
Travel Bucket List
Senyū-ji is temple No. 58 on the Shikoku pilgrimage and one of the more impressively located pilgrimage temples. It has a beautiful lily pond. #shikokupilgrimage #ohenro #Buddhism