Pilgrimage and Temple Tour in Kinki

Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage route, considered the oldest in Japan, spanning 33 Kannon sacred sites across 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures of Kinki, as well as Gifu (founded by Tokudo Shonin in 718, revived by Emperor Kazan in 1007, and designated a Japan Heritage site in 2019). All principal images are Kannon Bodhisattva, from the first temple, Seiganto-ji (Nachi), to the 33rd temple, Kegon-ji (Tani-gumi, the final temple). There is no set order to visit the temples, no deadline, and you can visit them in any order you like, over multiple trips. It is practical to visit them grouped by prefecture, and accessible by car or public transport. Some temples are difficult to access, with mountain paths or long stone staircases: Shofuku-ji (4th), Kami-daigo (11th), Chomei-ji (31st), and Kannon-sho-ji (32nd). Goshuin (temple stamps/calligraphy) are issued at each temple; please check the official website for procedures and fees. The 3 supplementary temples and thanksgiving visits are optional; completion is achieved at the 33 temples. You can record your 33 visits with a map and check-ins.

Saigoku Yakushi 49 Kannon Pilgrimage 49 Temples

The Saigoku Yakushi 49 Kannon Pilgrimage is a pilgrimage route connecting 49 temples associated with Yakushi Nyorai, spread across 2 prefectures and 5 provinces in the Kinki region (Nara, Wakayama, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Mie). All 49 temples are listed in order of their pilgrimage number.

Settsu Province 88 Sacred Sites Pilgrimage: Osaka/Hyogo's 88 Sacred Sites

The Settsu Province 88 Sacred Sites are sacred sites associated with Kobo Daishi, spread across the former Settsu Province in Osaka Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture. All 88 sacred sites are organized in order of their number (Nos. 69 and 70 are consolidated as one location, Nakayamadera, due to the Daishi-do and Jurōjin-do within the Nakayamadera temple grounds).

Shin-Saigoku Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage 33 Temples and 5 Guest Temples

The Shin-Saigoku Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage is a sacred site of Kannon spread throughout the Kinki region, including Osaka, Wakayama, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, and Hyogo. We have compiled the 33 official temples and 5 guest temples (extra temples) in order of their temple number, for a total of 38 temples.

Rakuyo Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage: Kyoto's 33 Sacred Places

The Rakuyo Thirty-three Kannon Sacred Places is a Kannon pilgrimage route that can be visited entirely within Kyoto City. All 33 sacred places are listed in order of their number (Temples 10-14 are consolidated under Kiyomizu-dera as they are 5 halls within the Kiyomizu-dera grounds).

Kinki Sanjuroku Fudo Son Reijo Meguri 36 Fudasho

Kinki Sanjuroku Fudo Son Reijo is a sacred site of Fudo Myoo, spread throughout the Kinki region of Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, and Wakayama. All 36 temples are listed in order of their fuda number.

Rakusai Thirty-three Kannon Pilgrimage: Kyoto, Nishiyama's Temple Locations

The Kyoto Rakusai Kannon Sacred Ground (Rakusai Thirty-three Kannon Sacred Ground) is a Kannon sacred ground spreading from Nishikyo Ward in western Kyoto City to Nagaokakyo City, Mukō City, and Ōyamazaki Town. We have compiled all 33 temple locations, plus 4 extra temples, in order of their temple number.