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Shikoku

Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 2nd Temple Gokurakuji

Shikoku Pilgrimage: 88 Temples to Enlightenment

July 27, 2023October 19, 2017 by Louise

Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands in Japan, is home to the longest pilgrimage in Japan. The 88 temple pilgrimage trail circles around the outskirts of the entire island. The temples were all visited or founded by the first pilgrim, Kukai. Kukai is also known as Kobo-Daishi, and he founded Shingon Buddhism. He … Read more

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