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Japanese women wearing a kasa, with walking aid, on Shikoku Pilgrimage, 'THE SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE', in white font above, by River Books.

The Shikoku Pilgrimage

Japan's Sacred Trail

By (author) John Lander

£29.95

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  • Evocative photographs of one of the world’s most famous pilgrimages
  • All 88 temples illustrated and discussed
  • Includes accounts by former pilgrims
Full Description

The Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of the same name is one of the few circular pilgrimages in the world. At 1,200 kilometres in length, the trail includes 88 temples and passes through diverse countryside such as idyllic bamboo groves, deserted beaches and ordinary Japanese neighbourhoods. There is a long tradition of pilgrimage in Japan, dating back at least to the time of the renowned monk, poet and philosopher Kobo Daishi (774-825) who is particularly associated with this trail.

John Lander, long-time resident of Japan, author and photographer, has visited and recorded every temple in evocative images, as well as providing fascinating details about the origin of the trail and what the pilgrimage means to the thousands who undertake it every year. The pilgrimage is undertaken for many reasons – to have a time of reflection away from everyday life, as a spiritual journey or as a healing period after a traumatic life experience. Along the way, pilgrims will encounter ordinary Japanese people and learn to understand the custom of o-settai, or charitable giving.

Specifications
Publisher
River Books
ISBN
9786164510517
Published
8th Feb 2022
Binding
Paperback / softback
Territory
World excluding Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam
Size
229 mm x 229 mm
Pages
240 Pages
Illustrations
210 color
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