The Traveler's Guide to Japanese Pilgrimages (Paperback)

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Religious pilgrimage has long been part of Japanese life, and is still a tradition. The pilgrims' trail can take the visitor to Japan on a trip backward in time. This book is a guide to three of Japan's most popular pilgrimage routes: the single-site pilgrimage to Mount Hiei, near Kyoto; the 33-temple Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage in Japan's ancient heartland; and the 88-temple Kobo Daishi pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Weatherhill; 1st edition (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834802910
• ISBN-13: 978-0834802919
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,409,870 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely reliable and well-written, January 11, 2000

By	[e-mail] "deepdesert" - See all my reviews

Provides background information, history, and photos of 2 popular Buddhist pilgrimage routes in Japan, one of 33 temples (the Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage) and another of 88 temples (the Kobo Daishi pilgrimage) on the island of Shikoku. I used this book as my primary guide for my own Saigoku Kannon pilgrimage, and found the author's directions accurate and reliable! The author writes with knowledge and respect of these places. Even if you are not contemplating a religious journey, it has great info on sites not on most tourist routes. I would definitely look into any further editions/updates of this guide.