Shikoku's 88 temple pilgrimage

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Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Ishite Temple is a weird place. Ishite-ji, as it's known in Japanese, is No. 51 of the 88 temples that form the Shikoku Pilgrimage...

Ehime 2

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Chikurin Temple in Kochi

Nate Hill

Chikurin Temple (竹林寺) is number 31 in the 88-temple pilgrimage of Shikoku. You'll find it on Mt. Godai in Kochi City. I..

Kochi 2

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Enmyo-ji in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Enmyo-ji is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama. It’s temple No. 53 on the pilgrimage of 88 temples around Shikoku. It has some beau..

Ehime

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Taisan-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Taisan-ji is a temple in Matsuyama. It’s No. 52 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. It sits on a hillside isolated from the city, surro..

Ehime

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Jodo-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Jodo-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, has a rustic, weathered air.

Ehime

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Sairin-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Sairin-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, stands in well-manicured grounds

Ehime 1

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Hanta-ji Temple

Anonymous

Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama

Ehime

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Joruri-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Joruri-ji – Temple No. 46 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has ancient trees and a beautiful garden. Standing alone in farm..

Ehime

Culture

Yasaka-ji in Matsuyama

Anonymous

Yasaka-ji – Temple No. 47 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has a festive air, despite the huge graveyard behind it. It has ..

Ehime

Culture

Eifuku-ji Temple

Anonymous

Eifuku-ji is Temple No. 57 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. A small temple, it stands in a forest of bamboo with attractive..

Ehime 1

Culture

Enmei-ji Temple

Anonymous

Enmei-ji is No. 54 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. The flaming turnip on its roof represents the flaming dharma of the Buddha...

Ehime

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Nankobo Temple

Anonymous

Nankobo is Temple No. 55 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It’s one of the biggest of the 88 temples. It stands in central ..

Ehime

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Senyu-ji Temple

Anonymous

Senyu-ji is a temple in Imabari. It’s temple No. 58 on the pilgrimage of 88 temples around Shikoku, and one of the more impres..

Ehime

Culture

Taisan-ji Temple in Imabari

Anonymous

Taisan-ji is Temple No. 56 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It stands on a platform constructed of massive stones reminiscent..

Ehime

Activities

Kokubun-ji Temple in Imabari

Anonymous

Kokubun-ji, Temple No.59, is the temple for the province of Iyo, in the system of provincial temples established by Emperor Sh..

Ehime

Activities

Maegami-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Maegami-ji, Temple No.64, stands in the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain of western Japan. This temple could almost..

Ehime

Activities

Koon-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Koon-ji, Temple No.61, is unusual in that it looks more like a university library than a Buddhist temple. Inside is an equally unusual..

Ehime

Activities

Hoju-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Hoju-ji is No. 62 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It's the Temple of Wealth and Happiness, but it doesn’t look like it.

Ehime

Activities

Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Kichijo-ji is No. 63 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. This temple is unique in having one of the Seven Lucky Gods as its tutelary..

Ehime 1

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Iwaya-ji Temple

Anonymous

If there’s one temple you really should visit in Ehime, Iwaya-ji is it. Its location against a pock-marked cliff inspires awe.

Ehime 1

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Taiho-ji Temple

Anonymous

Taiho-ji Temple, No. 44 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage is alive with the awe-inspiring presence of Nature, both ancient and..

Ehime

Culture

Meiseki-ji in Seiyo

Anonymous

Meiseki-ji is No. 43 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. There are dragons in wood and tile, and extra large amounts of moss and..

Ehime

Activities

Ryuko-ji Temple in Uwajima

Anonymous

Ryuko-ji, the Temple of the Dragon’s Light, is temple No. 41 of the 88 sacred temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage. It’s more Shi..

Ehime

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Butsumoku-ji Temple in Uwajima

Anonymous

Butsumoku-ji, the Temple of the Buddha’s Tree, is temple No. 42 of the 88 sacred temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage. It has an ..

Ehime

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Dainichiji - Itano

C. Rio

Temple four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the temple of the great sun. Set far back into the valley on the..

Tokushima

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The Burning Mountain Temple

C. Rio

Temple twelve in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Burning Mountain Temple.

Tokushima 1

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Hotsumisakiji

C. Rio

Temple twenty four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Cape Temple.

Kochi

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Shinshoji

C. Rio

Temple twenty five in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of the Illuminating Seaport.

Kochi

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Kongochoji

C. Rio

Temple twenty six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Vajra Peak Temple.

Kochi

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Konomineji Temple

C. Rio

Temple twenty seven in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the God Summit Temple.

Kochi 1

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Dainichiji - Konan City

C. Rio

Temple twenty eight in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known the Great Sun Temple.

Kochi

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Kokubunji - Nankoku City

C. Rio

Temple twenty nine in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is the official Temple of Kochi prefecture.

Kochi

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Zenrakuji

C. Rio

Temple thirty in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Joy.

Kochi

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Zenjibuji

C. Rio

Temple thirty two in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Ch'an Master's Peak.

Kochi

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Sekkeiji

C. Rio

Temple thirty three in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Snowy Cliff Temple.

Kochi

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Tanemaji

C. Rio

Temple thirty four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Sowing Seeds Temple.

Kochi

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Kiyotakiji

C. Rio

Temple thirty five in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Clean Waterfall Temple

Kochi

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Shoryuji

C. Rio

Temple thirty six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Green Dragon Temple.

Kochi

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Ryouzen-ji Temple

Yoshifumi Hara

Ryouzen-ji Temple is starting point of the Shikoku pilgrimage, and therefore, is always crowded with many travelers and pilgri..

Tokushima 4

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Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 2&3 Temples

Yoshifumi Hara

I walked the pilgrimage path to visit the first three temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Tokushima 2

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Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 4&5 Temples

Yoshifumi Hara

I visited No. 4 and 5 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage on foot, and met many Buddhist statues.

Tokushima 2

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Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 6&7 Temples

Yoshifumi Hara

Here on Shikoku Island there is a wonderful culture, 'Osettai", in which pilgrims are treated gently and with respect.

Tokushima 6

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Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temples No. 8 & 9

Yoshifumi Hara

The 8th temple (Kumadani-ji) and the 9th temple (Hourin-ji) are located in a residential area. The ninth temple is 6.6 km from..

Tokushima

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Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 21 Temple

Yoshifumi Hara

No. 21 Temple (Tairyu-ji Temple) of the Shikoku pilgrimage is on a mountain.

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Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 10

Yoshifumi Hara

As the 10th temple, Kirihata-ji Temple, is on a hill, you can view the way to to it from a distance.

Tokushima

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Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 11

Yoshifumi Hara

The first part of the steep mountain path "Henro-michi" starts from the No. 11 temple.

Tokushima 2

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Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 13

Yoshifumi Hara

From the 12th temple to the next one, the walking route is still in a mountainous area. 

Tokushima 2

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Pilgrimage Temples #14,15,16 and 17

Yoshifumi Hara

Five of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage are located in Tokushima city. 

Tokushima

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Yakuoji: Temple 23 of Pilgrimage

Naoko Takeuchi

Yakuoji, No. 23 Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage is the place to go to ward off bad luck

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Byodoji, No.22 Temple of Pilgrimage

Naoko Takeuchi

Byodoji, No.22 temple of Pilgrimage

Tokushima

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Shikoku Temples #18 and #19

Justin Velgus

Trekking the 18th (Onzan-ji) and 19th (Ritsue-ji) temples of the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku. There is a rest station at Ritsue-ji..

Tokushima 1 1

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Shikoku Temple #85: Yakuriji

Illaura Rossiter

One of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku island, Yakuri Temple is also close to a famous "Sanuki Udon" noodle..

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Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 20

Justin Velgus

Around the 20th and 21st temples of the Shikoku temple pilgrimage are a number of pilgrim paths. It seems there is an ancient road..

Tokushima 2 4

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Shikoku Pilgrimage's Mairi Path

Arlene Bastion

About Temples 71-77 which form the Mairi Path, and its origins, Iyadani-ji. A sad story but henro are happy coming closer to Nirvana...

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Takamatsu Temple Countdown

Arlene Bastion

The last few temples before completing the Henro might be the toughest.

Kagawa

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Sayonara Henro: Okuboji Temple 88

Arlene Bastion

Completing the Shikoku Henro at Okuboji Temple 88.

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Kongofukuji Temple at Cape Ashizuri

Sandra Isaka

Kongofukuji is the 38th temple along Shikoku's 88 Sacred Temple Pilgrimage. Located at Cape Ashizuri, it is one of the most..

Kochi

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