Bandoku 33 Temple Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage circuit visiting 88 temples scattered across Shikoku island. With approximately 1,200 years of history, it honors Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism. The full circuit spans about 1,400 kilometers. Tens of thousands of pilgrims walk the route annually, seeking spiritual enlightenment and salvation.

A pilgrimage circuit visiting 34 Kannon temples in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture. Established during the Kamakura period, deeply rooted in local faith. Often combined with the Bandoku 33, collectively called the 'Hyaku Kannon' (100 Kannon temples). Connected to regional festivals like Chichibu Yomatsuri, attracting many pilgrims from spring to autumn.

Japan's oldest pilgrimage route visiting 33 Kannon temples across Kansai. Designated as Japan Heritage in 2019, it has gained popularity among young people alongside the goshuin stamp boom.

A classical pilgrimage circuit visiting thirty-three Kannon (Avalokiteshvara) temples centered in the Kinki region. Said to have begun in 708, it became beloved by aristocrats and devotees since the Heian period. Requiring over thirty years for complete pilgrimage, it continues from Edo-period commoner pilgrimages to modern stamp-collecting trends in various pilgrimage formats.

A traditional pilgrimage circuit of 33 Avalokiteshvara temples centered in the Kansai region. With over 1,200 years of history, it gained widespread popularity during the Edo period. Today, pilgrims visit each temple seeking Avalokiteshvara's blessing and collecting temple seals. Each temple's unique faith and landscape create distinctive pilgrimage experiences.

A pilgrimage circuit visiting 34 Kannon temples in the Chichibu region of Saitama Prefecture. Established during the Kamakura period, deeply rooted in local faith. Often combined with the Bandoku 33, collectively called the 'Hyaku Kannon' (100 Kannon temples). Connected to regional festivals like Chichibu Yomatsuri, attracting many pilgrims from spring to autumn.

Pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine became a massive popular phenomenon in the Edo period with the saying 'once in a lifetime, visit Ise.' Including the Okagehyokocho street food culture and famous Akafuku mochi, it remains a spiritual travel touchstone for Japanese people today.

A sacred site of mountain worship comprising Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. With over 1,400 years of history as a training ground for Shugendo asceticism, the mountain monks in white robes and their austere practices preserve Japan's mountain ascetic traditions.