Pilgrimages
巡礼
Discover Japan combining spirituality, culture and nature by hiking one of the historical pilgrimages.
Many pilgrimages exist across the country, here are two of them.
"Worth the trip"
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Kumano is a special place that heals people's heart. It is known as a "land of resurrection", originating from Nature worship where gods dwell in rivers, waterfalls, and huge rocks. Kumanosanzan is told to have created Japanese travel (pilgrimage) and many people still visit it to honor and follow their ancestors' footsteps.
The 88 temples of Shikoku pilgrimage
Visiting these 88 temples from the first one to last one following the "A-Un concept" (a Buddhist concept symbolizing the beginning and the end of all things), will send you back to the beginning of your life and free your heart from all desires. You will end with a whole new spiritual vision of the world.
There are many ways to enjoy your trip, and of course you can combine some of them!
by bike
Rent a bike and enjoy the pilgrimage
by foot
There are several walking trails of about 1h30 to 7h.
by boat
Some part can be visited on a relic wooden boat.
by car/bus
If you go by car, you don't have to worry about the bus schedule that can be very limiting sometimes. However, you can combine both means of transporation.
