The 33 Saikoku Kannon Pilgrimage
西国三十三所観音巡礼
The pilgrimages cover more than 1,000 kilometers, with some temples surrounded by lush nature and surrounded by serenity, while others are in the midst of bustling urban areas where many people come and go. A pilgrimage that blends the old with the new will be an important time to reflect on the past, face the present, and design a future way of life.
The pilgrimage to the 33 Saikoku Kannon Pilgrimage is a journey that brings visitors into contact with local resources and allows them to make new discoveries.
A pilgrimage is an opportunity to spend time with one’s inner self, to return to one’s origins, and to gain enlightenment. This is truly wellness tourism.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to make the pilgrimage, nor do you need to practice any religious practices. However, you do need to be courteous.
It is not necessary to visit the temples in order,
nor is it necessary to visit them all in one trip.
List of places of worship
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