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“Ohenro san!” is a phrase heard frequently
on Shikoku island, an affectionate greeting
for hikers of the famous Shikoku Henro trail.
Unlike most pilgrimage trails, the purpose
of Shikoku Henro is not about reaching one
ultimate destination, but embarking on
the journey itself. The circular route winds
through all four prefectures of the beautiful
Shikoku island, meandering through hillside
rice paddies, over rushing streams and
mossy rocks, between towering cedar trees
surrounded in thick mountain fog and past
expansive coastal panoramas. The circuit links
88 official temples and 20 bangai sacred sites,
both urban and extremely remote.
SPRING | 2019
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