Pilgrimage and Temple Tour of Shikoku
This is a list of Shikoku pilgrimages and temple tours. We have compiled a map of pilgrimage lists for sacred sites, Kannon, Fudo, and Yakushi temples nationwide, such as the Shikoku 88 Temples and Saigoku 33 Temples. Useful for collecting Goshuin (temple stamps) and planning a full pilgrimage.
Shikoku Bekkaku Nijū Reijō Meguri 20 Temples
The Shikoku Bekkaku Nijū Reijō are 20 temples connected with Kōbō Daishi that are not included in the Shikoku Eighty-eight Temple Pilgrimage. When combined with the Eighty-eight Temples, they form 108 temples corresponding to the 108 worldly desires. We have compiled all 20 temples scattered across Tokushima, Kōchi, Ehime, and Kagawa in order of their temple number.
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Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Ohenro)
The 'Ohenro' is a pilgrimage to 88 sacred sites associated with Kobo Daishi (Kukai), circling Shikoku. It covers four prefectures: Tokushima (Dojo of Awakening, temples 1-23), Kochi (Dojo of Austerity, temples 24-39), Ehime (Dojo of Enlightenment, temples 40-65), and Kagawa (Dojo of Nirvana, temples 66-88), with a total length of approximately 1,200 km. While it's common to start at Temple 1, Ryozen-ji, and conclude at Temple 88, Okubo-ji, the order of pilgrimage (jun-uchi, gyaku-uchi, kirikuri-uchi) is flexible. At each temple, pilgrims pay respects to the principal image and Kobo Daishi, and receive a 'nokyo' (temple stamp). Mt. Yakusanj, Mt. Tairyuji, and Mt. Yokoamineji are known as difficult mountain paths called 'henro korogashi'. You can record your pilgrimage to the 88 temples with maps and check-ins. Please confirm the procedures and reception hours for 'nokyo' at each temple and temple association.
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