Shikoku is brimming with natural beauty and rich cultural traditions – vast mountains, magnificent waterfalls, and an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage route including no less than 88 temples.

The history of a pilgrimage route in one of Japan's main islands of Shikoku dates back more than 1,200 years. The route, known as the Shikoku Henro, includes 88 temples where Kukai -- the founder ...