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Shikoku's 88 temple pilgrimage

The temple is often in mist during rainy season (Photo: Yoshifumi Hara)

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The Shikoku pilgrimage, also known as the henro, is a Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples that run throughout Shikoku.

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Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama

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
Chikurin Temple in Kochi

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
Enmyo-ji in Matsuyama

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
Taisan-ji Temple in Matsuyama

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
Jodo-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Jodo-ji Temple in Matsuyama

Anonymous

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

Ehime
Sairin-ji Temple in Matsuyama

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
Hanta-ji Temple

Hanta-ji Temple

Anonymous

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

Ehime
Joruri-ji Temple in Matsuyama

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
Yasaka-ji in Matsuyama

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
Eifuku-ji Temple

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
Enmei-ji Temple

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
Nankobo Temple

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
Senyu-ji Temple

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
Taisan-ji Temple in Imabari

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
Kokubun-ji Temple in Imabari

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
Maegami-ji Temple in Saijo

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
Koon-ji Temple in Saijo

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
Hoju-ji Temple in Saijo

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
Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo

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
Iwaya-ji Temple

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
Taiho-ji Temple

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
Meiseki-ji in Seiyo

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
Ryuko-ji Temple in Uwajima

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
Butsumoku-ji Temple in Uwajima

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
Dainichiji - Itano 7

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
Hotsumisakiji 8

Hotsumisakiji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Shinshoji 6

Shinshoji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Kongochoji 8

Kongochoji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Konomineji Temple 8

Konomineji Temple

C. Rio

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

Kochi 1
Zenrakuji 7

Zenrakuji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Zenjibuji 8

Zenjibuji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Sekkeiji 7

Sekkeiji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Tanemaji 8

Tanemaji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Kiyotakiji 10

Kiyotakiji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Shoryuji 7

Shoryuji

C. Rio

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

Kochi
Ryouzen-ji Temple 8

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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