Seventeen-Temple Pilgrimage

The Seventeen-Temple Pilgrimage is a traditional spiritual journey in Japan that involves visiting 17 sacred Buddhist temples within a specific region, often associated with the Shikoku Pilgrimage but focusing on a different group of temples. Pilgrims undertake this route to deepen their religious practice, seek spiritual insight, and honor Buddhist heritage. Each temple holds unique historical and cultural significance, and the pilgrimage fosters reflection, discipline, and connection to the local communities along the route. It serves as both a spiritual quest and a way to appreciate Japan’s religious and cultural history.