Japan Roots Journey · Route stop
Shikoku pilgrimage
7–10 days
Walk a segment — interaction, not athletic achievement
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Why it's cool
You're not completing all 88 temples. You're walking enough to earn osettai kindness — tea from strangers, stamp books, conversations in broken Japanese.
George rhythm
Closest thing to Camino social magic in Japan. Minshuku, bag forwarding, walk early, rest long.
Day shape
A realistic rhythm — not a locked schedule.
Morning
Early walk before heat, temple stamp.
Afternoon
Local lunch, next segment or rest.
Evening
Bath, simple dinner with fellow walkers.
Fun at a discount
- Takkyubin between towns — day pack only on trail.
- Temple lodging some nights; book a few, wing a few.
- Bus when your feet need mercy.