Trail of Blessings (Shikoku)

[jayree]

Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail

This challenging pilgrimage route takes in Buddhist temples, mist-shrouded mountains, steamy baths, and ages-old cultural traditions.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[Bradypus]

Thank you for posting this. Brought back lots of memories. Somehow the first image that came to mind was this - breaking the ice in the temizuya to rinse my hands and mouth at the gateway into Ryōzen-ji on the very first morning!