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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 » People: 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.
News Japan » Shikoku » People: Shikoku Should Not Aim to Be a Miniature Version of Japan
What Should Shikoku Aim For?”Recently, I watched a video on YouTube with the theme, “Why has Shikoku, the fourth largest island in Japan, been left behind in Japan’s development?” It introduced the ...
News Japan » Shikoku » People: Pilgrimage Record of Japan's Spiritual Landscapes | From Northern Volcanoes to the Seas of Shikoku. The Final Chapter of Touring the Landscapes of Prayer Across 47 Prefectures
In Japan, there are natural landscapes that people have looked upon as special existences long before any shrines or temples were ever built.Fire-breathing mountains. Forests locked in snow.
News Japan » Shikoku » People: 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 » People: Sacred journey on Japan's Shikoku Island draws travellers from far and wide
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News Japan » Shikoku » People: 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 » People: Japan Healing Travel: Shikoku and Southern Kyushu Hot Springs, Local Cuisine and Scenic Culture
There are the intricate views of the Seto Inland Sea, the Ohenro pilgrimage to 88 temples, Matsuyama Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs, the art island of Naoshima, and delicious, distinctive ...
News Japan » Shikoku » People: Van life in Shikoku exploring Japan’s most beautiful spring scenery
Van Life In Shikoku Exploring Japan’s Most Beautiful Spring Scenery — Explore Shikoku by van and discover breathtaking spring scenery, peaceful roads and charming landscapes across one of Japan’s most ...