Pilgrim walking past a temple gate on the Shikoku 88 Temple trail in Japan

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Route East Asia

Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage

Japan's most famous pilgrimage circuit, linking eighty-eight Buddhist temples around the island of Shikoku in a journey of approximately 1,200 kilometers.

Countries

Japan

Distance

1200 km

Duration

45 days

Difficulty

challenging

Historical Origins

The Journey

Associated traditions: Buddhism

Significant Places Along the Way

Modern Pilgrimage Experiences

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