Journeys in Japan

Ohenro Shikoku pilgrimage - Part 1: Tokushima (1x84)

Date de diffusion: Fév 14, 2012

1,200 years ago, the Buddhist saint Kukai (also known as Kobo Daishi) established 88 temples in Shikoku. Later, it became popular to make a pilgrimage, along a route around the island, visiting all of the temples. This pilgrimage is known as ohenro, and the pilgrims are called ohenro-san.