Pilgrimage and Temple/Shrine Circuit Tours in Kanto

Bando Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage

The Bando Thirty-three Kannon (Bando Thirty-three Places) is a pilgrimage of Kannon Bodhisattva sacred sites spread across the Kanto region (Kanagawa, Saitama, Tokyo, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Chiba). It involves visiting ancient temples with Kannon Bodhisattva as their principal image, from the first temple, Sugimoto-dera in Kamakura, to the 33rd temple, Nago-ji in Tateyama (the final temple). There are many highlights, including Senju Kannon at Asakusa-ji (13th), eleven-faced Kannon at Hase-dera in Kamakura (4th), Tachiki Kannon at Chuzen-ji in Nikko (18th), the rock-cut Buddha at Otaya Kannon (19th), and Kasamori Kannon with its four-sided suspended structure (31st). Together with the Saigoku Thirty-three Kannon and Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon, it forms the Japan Hundred Kannon. You can view each temple on a map and record your pilgrimage progress to the final temple by checking in. Please check the official website of each temple for the latest information, as opening hours and admission fees may change.

Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon Pilgrimage

This is a list of the 34 Kannon sacred sites in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture, known as the Chichibu Thirty-four Kannon (Chichibu Fudasho), visited in order from No. 1 to the final No. 34. Together with the Saigoku Thirty-three Kannon and the Bandō Thirty-three Kannon, they form the 'Japan Hyakukannon' (One Hundred Kannon of Japan), and the 34th temple, Suijū-ji, is known as the temple of completion. We have compiled the principal image and highlights of each Fudasho. Please also check the official information as reception hours and admission fees may change.

Edo Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage

A list for visiting the 'Edo Thirty-Three Kannon,' sacred sites of Kannon opened in Edo, with Senso-ji Temple as the first and Meguro Fudo Ryusen-ji Temple as the 33rd and final stop. You can visit the 33 temples (including one extra site) within Tokyo's 23 wards, designated in imitation of the Saigoku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, on a map. Please note that the hours for receiving goshuin (temple seals) and the donation fees may vary, so always check the official website of each temple for the latest information. You can record your visits and completion of the pilgrimage (fulfillment of vows).

Gofunai Hachijuhasshoka Meguri

A list for visiting the 'Gofunai Hachijuhasshoka', a sacred site of Kobo Daishi that replicates the Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage in Edo. You can visit 88 temples, mainly in Tokyo's 23 wards, from the 1st temple, Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin, to the 88th temple, Monjuin (completion), on a map. (The 25th and 77th temples have now moved to Hino City and Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture). Many are Shingon sect temples. Please check the official website of each temple for the latest information, as the hours for receiving goshuin (temple stamps) and the fees for offering sutras may change.

Kanto Thirty-Six Fudo Sacred Sites Pilgrimage 36 Sacred Sites

The Kanto Thirty-Six Fudo Sacred Sites are Fudo Myoo sacred sites spread throughout the Kanto region of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. All 36 temples are listed in order of their sacred site number.

Kamakura Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage: 33 Sacred Sites in Kamakura

The Kamakura Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage is a pilgrimage route that visits 33 Kannon sacred sites within Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. We have compiled all 33 temples in order of their pilgrimage number, starting with Sugimoto-dera as No. 1.

Musashino Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage: 33 Sacred Sites in Tokyo and Saitama

The Musashino Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage is a Kannon pilgrimage route that travels along the Seibu Railway line from Nerima Ward, Tokyo to Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. We have compiled all 33 temples and 1 extra temple in order of their temple number.

Old Koizumi-ryo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites: 33 Sacred Sites in Yokohama

The Old Koizumi-ryo 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites is a Kannon sacred site centered in northern Yokohama (Kohoku Ward, Midori Ward, Aoba Ward, etc.) and extending to Asao Ward in Kawasaki City and Machida City in Tokyo. All 33 temples are organized in order of their sacred site number.

Eastern Japan Flower Temple Hundred Temple Pilgrimage Kanto's Famous Temples of Flowers

The Eastern Japan Flower Temple Hundred Temple Pilgrimage is a sacred site formed by "flower temples" in the Kanto region (1 metropolis and 6 prefectures). We have compiled the current 102 member temples listed on the official website by prefecture (the number of member temples may change).