Ishite-ji Temple in Matsuyama
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 Pilgr...
The Shikoku pilgrimage, also known as the henro, is a Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples that run throughout Shikoku.
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 Pilgr...
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. It...
Enmyo-ji is a Shingon temple in Matsuyama. It’s temple No. 53 on the pilgrimage of 88 temples around Shikoku. It has some bea...
Taisan-ji is a temple in Matsuyama. It’s No. 52 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. It sits on a hillside isolated from the city, surr...
Jodo-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, has a rustic, weathered air.
Sairin-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, stands in well-manicured grounds
Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama
Joruri-ji – Temple No. 46 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has ancient trees and a beautiful garden. Standing alone in far...
Yasaka-ji – Temple No. 47 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has a festive air, despite the huge graveyard behind it. It has...
Eifuku-ji is Temple No. 57 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. A small temple, it stands in a forest of bamboo with attracti...
Enmei-ji is No. 54 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. The flaming turnip on its roof represents the flaming dharma of the B...
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...
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 impre...
Taisan-ji is Temple No. 56 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It stands on a platform constructed of massive stones reminis...
Kokubun-ji, Temple No.59, is the temple for the province of Iyo, in the system of provincial temples established by Emperor S...
Maegami-ji, Temple No.64, stands in the foothills of Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain of western Japan. This temple could ...
Koon-ji, Temple No.61, is unusual in that it looks more like a university library than a Buddhist temple. Inside is an equall...
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.
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 ...
If there’s one temple you really should visit in Ehime, Iwaya-ji is it. Its location against a pock-marked cliff inspires awe.
Taiho-ji Temple, No. 44 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage is alive with the awe-inspiring presence of Nature, both ancient ...
Meiseki-ji is No. 43 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. There are dragons in wood and tile, and extra large amounts of moss...
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 Sh...
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...
Temple four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the temple of the great sun. Set far back into the valley on th...
Temple twelve in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Burning Mountain Temple.
Temple twenty four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Cape Temple.
Temple twenty five in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of the Illuminating Seaport.
Temple twenty six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as Vajra Peak Temple.
Temple twenty seven in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the God Summit Temple.
Temple twenty eight in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known the Great Sun Temple.
Temple twenty nine in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is the official Temple of Kochi prefecture.
Temple thirty in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Joy.
Temple thirty two in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Ch'an Master's Peak.
Temple thirty three in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Snowy Cliff Temple.
Temple thirty four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Sowing Seeds Temple.
Temple thirty five in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Clean Waterfall Temple
Temple thirty six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Green Dragon Temple.
Ryouzen-ji Temple is starting point of the Shikoku pilgrimage, and therefore, is always crowded with many travelers and pilgr...
I walked the pilgrimage path to visit the first three temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
I visited No. 4 and 5 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage on foot, and met many Buddhist statues.
Here on Shikoku Island there is a wonderful culture, 'Osettai", in which pilgrims are treated gently and with respect.
The 8th temple (Kumadani-ji) and the 9th temple (Hourin-ji) are located in a residential area. The ninth temple is 6.6 km fro...
No. 21 Temple (Tairyu-ji Temple) of the Shikoku pilgrimage is on a mountain.
As the 10th temple, Kirihata-ji Temple, is on a hill, you can view the way to to it from a distance.
The first part of the steep mountain path "Henro-michi" starts from the No. 11 temple.
From the 12th temple to the next one, the walking route is still in a mountainous area.
Five of the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage are located in Tokushima city.
Yakuoji, No. 23 Temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage is the place to go to ward off bad luck
Byodoji, No.22 temple of Pilgrimage
Trekking the 18th (Onzan-ji) and 19th (Ritsue-ji) temples of the 88 temple pilgrimage in Shikoku. There is a rest station at ...
One of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku island, Yakuri Temple is also close to a famous "Sanuki Udon" no...
Around the 20th and 21st temples of the Shikoku temple pilgrimage are a number of pilgrim paths. It seems there is an ancient...
About Temples 71-77 which form the Mairi Path, and its origins, Iyadani-ji. A sad story but henro are happy coming closer to ...
The last few temples before completing the Henro might be the toughest.
Completing the Shikoku Henro at Okuboji Temple 88.
Kongofukuji is the 38th temple along Shikoku's 88 Sacred Temple Pilgrimage. Located at Cape Ashizuri, it is one of the most ...