A Buddhist pilgrimage route in Japan

Shikoku is known for its forested mountains and slow pace of life

The Iya valley and Kazurabashi vine bridge in Shikoku, Japan
The 750-mile Shikoku pilgrimage around Japan’s smallest island takes in 88 Buddhist temples
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Japan is crisscrossed with ancient pilgrimage routes, and walking them is a slow but rewarding way to experience the country’s religious art and architecture, its cultural traditions, and its wild landscapes.

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