Sendatsu
Pilgrimage guide certified by the 88 Temple Association
PilgrimagePeoplenew, to be validated
A sendatsu (先達, “one who goes before”) is an experienced veteran pilgrim certified by the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Association (Shikoku hachijūhakkasho reijōkai) to guide and support fellow pilgrims. Qualification requires walking the pilgrimage multiple times and obtaining a formal recommendation from a temple.
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- Certified pilgrimage guide
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