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Emon Saburō _{[ characters ]}

Emon Saburō (衛門三郎) is considered by the legend to be the first pilgrim when he went in search of the monk Kukai (Kōbō Daishi) to beg for forgiveness. (more…)
Kamakura period _{[ history ]}

The Kamakura (Kamakura Jidai) period begin in 1185 and ended in 1333. The Name comes from the city of Kamakura (more…)
Yūben Shinnen _{[ characters, history ]}

Yūben Shinnen (宥辡真念) is a historical figure who played a very important role in the development of the pilgrimage of the 88 temples to Shikoku in the 17th century. He wrote the first pilgrimage guide: the Shikoku henro michi shirube. (more…)

Emon Saburō [ characters ]