Apr 16, 2008
The Pilgrimage
Posted By Tynan
We’re going on a pilgrimage. We just realized that our train passes are valid starting today, so we need to take a long trip to start it off.
Fourteen hours to the island prefecture of Shikoku sounds about right. In Shikoku there is a traditional 88 temple pilgrimage through the countryside and woods that covers 993 miles. Most people do it in 40-60 days on foot, although others wimp out and take the bus.
We don’t have time for that, unfortunately, but we’re going to head out tonight and walk for a day or two.
For more info, check out this page. I’ve got to get ready!
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3 Comments, Comment or Ping
The real Mr. Funk
Awesome! I may be in the minority, but frankly trekking around temples in Japan for 2 months sounds fantastic!
Apr 16th, 2008
Nick
Please take lots of pictures. It’s like a vicarious vacation
Apr 16th, 2008
washburne
Wow! That temple tour just made it into my 101 Things I Want To Do In My Life. Also, the wiki for travellers is awesome. Thanks!
@Tynan and Todd: I’d be really happy to finally see that video of you guys packing everything in that tiny Deuter backpack. Come on, you can do it
Pretty please with sugar on top.
Apr 19th, 2008
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