Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage

  • Published on : 08/05/2020
  • by : Japan Experience

The Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage is an ancient pilgrimage route of 33 Buddhist temples, centered on Kyoto. It is most probably the oldest pilgrimage in Japan.

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