The Shikoku pilgrimage route is one of the few circular-shaped pilgrimages in the world. It includes 88 official temples and numerous other sacred sit
The Shikoku pilgrimage route is one of the few circular-shaped pilgrimages in the world. It includes 88 official temples and numerous other sacred sites asscoaited with Kobo Daishi. Walking henro pilgrims take some 6 weeks to complete the journey - the entire route is about 1200 kilometers long which allows one to experience the natural surroundings of Shikoku and presents pilgrims with numerous opportunities to mix with the local people. Henro pilgrims undertake this trip for various reasons but the most underlying one is to "walk with Kobo Daishi" as it is believed that Kukai is accompanying them on this journey.
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Location: Tokushima, Japan
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