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Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage (Ohenro)

Also written: 四国八十八ヶ所霊場（お遍路） · 四国八十八所灵场（遍路巡礼）

A pilgrimage route visiting temples associated with Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai); Kagawa sites such as Zentsu-ji Temple are popular with international pilgrims.

Kagawa Shikoku Culture & Tradition

About this place

Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage Ohenro links 88 temples tied to Kukai across four prefectures 1200km loop Japan Heritage. Legend Kukai at 42 creating four stages awakening Tokushima austerity Kochi enlightenment Ehime nirvana Kagawa. Kagawa 23 temples 66 Unpenji to 88 Okubo-ji including 75 Zentsu-ji birthplace. Walking 40-60 days car 7-10 days no booking start anywhere. Foreign walkers 44 in 2007 to 416 in 2017 after NYT 35th in 52 places 2015. White vest sedge hat kongozue staff traveling with Kukai o-settai free hospitality temple lodges shojin dawn popular self-discovery faith nature wellness walking.