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Few people know about Japan’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage, but this centuries-old Japanese journey blends spiritual practice, cultural insights and immersion into nature. When most people think about famous ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: Lonely Planet releases travel guide on Shikoku pilgrimage route
The pilgrimage route of 88 temples on the main island of Shikoku has joined other world-renowned journeys as a stand-alone topic for a Lonely Planet travel guidebook. “Lonely Planet Journey Shikoku ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
TAKAMATSU, Japan, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to the legendary 88-temple ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: The Shikoku road trip full of nature history and cats
A road trip through Shikoku is an unforgettable journey filled with beautiful nature, rich history, and unexpected encounters with friendly local cats. From scenic coastal drives to peaceful temples ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: An Introduction to Shikoku, Japan
Most first-time travelers to Japan head directly to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to explore cities they've seen sprawled across their social media accounts, meanwhile overlooking one of Japan's most ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: 14 things to do in Shikoku, Japan
The smallest and least populous of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is located to the south of Honshu, where its capital Tokyo resides. Despite Shikoku being relatively less popular among tourists, ...
News Japan » Shikoku » History: Shikoku Is Japan’s Overlooked Food and Adventure Paradise
This is the latest in The Daily Beast’s series on underrated destinations, It’s Still a Big World. Spend enough time on social media, accruing an algorithmic scroll of myriad travel influencers, and ...