8 Temples & Shrines Kumadanji C. Rio Temple eight in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Bear Valley Temple. It is set back into the hillside, but i..
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as religious..
Culture Tokushima Temple Goofy Capers Arlene Bastion Adventures using public transport on the Shikoku Henro.
7 Temples & Shrines Horinji C. Rio Temple nine in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Dharma Wheel Temple. The Main Hall (honzon) is home to the only ..
7 Temples & Shrines Jizoji C. Rio The fifth temple of the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage, is also known as the Earthbearer's Temple. Kōbō Daishi founded the temp..
7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Ichinomiya C. Rio Temple thirteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as The Temple of the Great Sun.
7 Temples & Shrines Tatsueji C. Rio Temple nineteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Arising Bay
7 Temples & Shrines Kan-onji C. Rio Temple sixteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Avalokitesvara Temple.