The morning trade at Ryozen-ji temple is always brisk. It’s just after nine and pilgrims are stocking up on essential items: wooden staffs, conical sedge hats, guidebooks, brass bells, zodiac charms, ...

The henro pilgrimage route on the island of Shikoku is celebrating its 1,200-year anniversary in 2014. Today people from all over Japan and the rest of the world are walking the circuit of 88 temples ...

Bow respectfully at the temple gate. Cleanse hands and mouth at the fountain. Sound the bell. Leave a name slip with your wish in the main hall, light a candle and three sticks of incense, toss coins ...

The Shikoku Pilgrimage, known as Shikoku Henro in Japanese, is famous both for its rich history and sprawling size. This 1,200-kilometer circular route goes around the four prefectures that make up ...

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TAKAMATSU, Japan -- The Shikoku Henro pilgrimage, a 1,200-year-old tradition famous within Japan, is attracting international fans.

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend ...

A certified spiritual guide explains the appeal of Japan’s ancient 750-mile, 88-temple pilgrimage as an immersive cultural experience and a popular spiritual journey. Fujio Mukaihara was on a business ...