Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage
Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage is a 1200 km hiking route through Shikoku, suited to hikers who want large-scale Japanese pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear…
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Shikoku, with highlights including 88 temples, coastal sections, mountain temples, Shikoku villages.
Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage gives hikers a structured way to experience Shikoku over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage is a 1200 km hiking route through Shikoku, suited to hikers who want large-scale Japanese pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Shikoku
- Distance
- 1200 km
- Typical duration
- 40–60 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- March to May or October to November
- Trail type
- Pilgrimage route
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.
Safety context
Accommodation, road walking, heat, foot care and daily pacing are the main planning factors.
Highlights
88 temples coastal sections mountain temples Shikoku villages
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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