TOKUSHIMA—David Moreton has for years served as a messenger of the cultural appeal of a Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples across ... translation of “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide,” known ...

With its 88 temples and sacred sites, and origins dating back to the 8th Century, the Henro (Shikoku Pilgrimage) is an integral part of Shikoku's culture. It winds through all four prefectures ...

The history of a pilgrimage route in one of Japan's main islands of Shikoku dates back more than 1,200 years. The route, known as the Shikoku Henro, includes 88 temples where Kukai -- the founder ...

It is also the home of Japan's most famous pilgrimage, the Shikoku Henro, a journey covering 88 temples with connections to the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai). Photo credit ...

The tendency of people to work well into their retirement ages is threatening the future of the sacred pilgrimage route of 88 temples on Shikoku island, tourism officials say. Tackling sections of ...