Journeys in Japan

Ohenro Shikoku pilgrimage - Part 2: Kochi (1x85)

Data de estreia: Fev 21, 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.