The Shikoku Pilgrimage is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. It's a 1,200 kilometer journey that covers 88 temples in the Shikoku region.
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in Japan. It's a 1,200 kilometer journey that covers 88 temples in the Shikoku region.
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