Ryozenji

Sight·ShikokuMentioned by Smithsonian Magazine
Ryozenji
Photo: henro.org
“Ryozenji (霊山寺) is the first temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a popular Buddhist pilgrimage with its origins surrounding the famous monk Kukai (空海). It is a circular pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku in Japan, containing a total of 88 main temples that pilgrims visit…”
— henro.org
Visit the official site →

In the coverage1 story

Smithsonian MagazineSep 29

Japan's Smallest and Least-Populated Major Island Is a World of Pilgrimages, Delicious Food and Plenty of Forest Bathing

Each year, more than 100,000 people hike at least part of a 750-mile route on Shikoku that connects 88 Buddhist temples and other sacred sites

First temple on the pilgrimage

12 things in this storyRead the full piece at Smithsonian Magazine →
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close