Shikoku's 88 Temple Pligrimmage: What You Should KNOW (Kevin Tarpey) | Japan Station 169

On this episode of Japan Station, Kevin Tarpey joins us to talk about what it was like doing Shikoku's famous 88 Temple Pilgrimmage and why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking.

👉Topics Discussed

• Why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking
• About the famous Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimmage (Ohenro, お遍路)
• What it's like walking the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• How long it took to walk the 88 temple pilgrimmage in Shikoku
• How much distance Kevin covered per day while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About getting blisters while walking the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the importance of pacing yourself while doing long-distance walks
• The customs surrounding the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the stampbook/passport used while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the "traditional" clothing pilgrims often wear while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• Why you should use the hakui/vest while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the custom of Osettai
• About walking on roads in japan
• About walking the most rural area of the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the official English guidebook for the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the importance of preparing for a long-distance walk
• Memorable experiences on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About walking Cape Muroto
• About eating paella at the lodging on Cape Muroto
• About booking accomodations while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• What accomodations might cost while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About "free lodging" on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About henro huts
• How knowing some Japanese can enrich your experience on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the finishing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About th Hagi Okan and what it is like walking it
• About Kevin's upcoming walks
• About liquid intake and bathroom planning while on long-distance walking
• And much more!

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