The best time to attend The Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage in 2027 is March to May 2027 (and October to November).
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88 temples on foot · March to May 2027 (and October to November)
Eighty-eight temples, one island, six weeks on foot.
The 1,200-kilometer loop around Shikoku takes about six weeks walking or ten days by car, and every henro wears the same white vest either way, walking with Kobo Daishi, who is said to accompany each pilgrim: two traveling together. Spring is the classic season; autumn is the quiet one.
88 temples, about 6 weeks on foot: 1,200 km
Where it is visible: Shikoku island, Japan
Book shukubo temple lodgings ahead in spring. Accepting osettai gifts graciously is the etiquette. Stamp offices close at 5pm and pace the day.
The Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage 2027: March to May 2027 (and October to November).
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