Shikoku 88 marker in Sarria

[skevin]

Hi all,

I passed this Shikoku 88 temple marker on the outskirts of Sarria. Had to do a double take!

Does anyone have a contact name, number , website etc for the association in Spain, or indeed Japan, that is working together ? I’d like to make contact.

My dream is to buy an akiya house in Shikoku - maybe Kochi prefecture, and open an albergue style accommodation for pilgrims. Maybe the association can assist.

Gracias / Arigato gozaimasu

 

[Bradypus]

The Shikoku - Camino twinning is an official project at provincial government level. I don't know of any voluntary association in Spain which maintains the link. There are occasional special events sponsored by various organisations. In 2017 the Museum of Pilgrimage in Santiago held an exhibition about Shikoku. Perhaps one of the sponsors of the exhibition could be helpful?

El Camino de Santiago se hermana con la ruta de los templos de Japón

En el 2014 peregrinaron a Compostela más de mil caminantes nipones

www.lavozdegalicia.es

Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage | Museos de Galicia

Na illa de Shikoku existe unha importante peregrinación ligada a un camiño vinculado á memoria dunha das figuras relixiosas máis importantes de Oriente: o monxe Kukai, máis coñecido como Kobo-Daishi, gran mestre budista que predicou e difundiu no século IX o budismo esotérico en Xapón, importado...

museos.xunta.gal

 

[jungleboy]

Not sure if this is helpful but a Japanese pilgrimage with a strong connection to the camino is the Kumano Kodo. This is their website showing the cooperation between the two, which may lead you somewhere.

 

[skevin]

The Shikoku - Camino twinning is an official project at provincial government level. I don't know of any voluntary association in Spain which maintains the link. There are occasional special events sponsored by various organisations. In 2017 the Museum of Pilgrimage in Santiago held an exhibition about Shikoku. Perhaps one of the sponsors of the exhibition could be helpful?

El Camino de Santiago se hermana con la ruta de los templos de Japón

En el 2014 peregrinaron a Compostela más de mil caminantes nipones

www.lavozdegalicia.es

Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage | Museos de Galicia

Na illa de Shikoku existe unha importante peregrinación ligada a un camiño vinculado á memoria dunha das figuras relixiosas máis importantes de Oriente: o monxe Kukai, máis coñecido como Kobo-Daishi, gran mestre budista que predicou e difundiu no século IX o budismo esotérico en Xapón, importado...

museos.xunta.gal

Thank you so much

 

[skevin]

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Not sure if this is helpful but a Japanese pilgrimage with a strong connection to the camino is the Kumano Kodo. This is their website showing the cooperation between the two, which may lead you somewhere.

Thank you so much I’ll take a long read! X

 

[malingerer]

The Shikoku - Camino twinning is an official project at provincial government level. I don't know of any voluntary association in Spain which maintains the link. There are occasional special events sponsored by various organisations. In 2017 the Museum of Pilgrimage in Santiago held an exhibition about Shikoku. Perhaps one of the sponsors of the exhibition could be helpful?

El Camino de Santiago se hermana con la ruta de los templos de Japón

En el 2014 peregrinaron a Compostela más de mil caminantes nipones

www.lavozdegalicia.es

Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage | Museos de Galicia

Na illa de Shikoku existe unha importante peregrinación ligada a un camiño vinculado á memoria dunha das figuras relixiosas máis importantes de Oriente: o monxe Kukai, máis coñecido como Kobo-Daishi, gran mestre budista que predicou e difundiu no século IX o budismo esotérico en Xapón, importado...

museos.xunta.gal

This brings back memories. I was in Japan 1962, as a young sailor! I will say no more as the memories are good ones. Peace and good luck with your venture.

Samarkand.

 

[pinaxi]

This article mentions that the memorial stone was erected by the Takamatsu City branch of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Friendship Association. (高松市の四国遍路友の会).

四国遍路、世界へＰＲ　観音寺一高生　スペイン巡礼の道を踏破　日西友好の石柱も建立 | BUSINESS LIVE

四国遍路を世界の巡礼者にアピールするとともに、若い世代に「巡礼人気」を肌で感じてもらおうと、高松市の四国遍路友の会（松…<br><nav class=

www.shikoku-np.co.jp

Website of the assoc. does not look very active:

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If you're looking for Akiya, I think you'll need to spend time in Shikoku looking at properties.

 

[skevin]

This article mentions that the memorial stone was erected by the Takamatsu City branch of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Friendship Association. (高松市の四国遍路友の会).

四国遍路、世界へＰＲ　観音寺一高生　スペイン巡礼の道を踏破　日西友好の石柱も建立 | BUSINESS LIVE

四国遍路を世界の巡礼者にアピールするとともに、若い世代に「巡礼人気」を肌で感じてもらおうと、高松市の四国遍路友の会（松…<br><nav class=

www.shikoku-np.co.jp

Website of the assoc. does not look very active:

四国éè·¯ å‹ã®ä¼š Top

If you're looking for Akiya, I think you'll need to spend time in Shikoku looking at properties.

Thank you very much.

 

[Kevin Considine]

Hi all,

I passed this Shikoku 88 temple marker on the outskirts of Sarria. Had to do a double take!

Does anyone have a contact name, number , website etc for the association in Spain, or indeed Japan, that is working together ? I’d like to make contact.

My dream is to buy an akiya house in Shikoku - maybe Kochi prefecture, and open an albergue style accommodation for pilgrims. Maybe the association can assist.

Gracias / Arigato gozaimasu

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My partner is Japanese and we walked the 88 Temple and Kumano Kodo pilgrimages in 2019. We just moved to Muxia at the end of the Camino. Setting up a Global Pilgrim House. I have 20 canvas print photos of the Japanese pilgrimages on the wall along with other global pilgrimages. Also have guidebooks of the 88 Temple and other global pilgrimages you are welcome to stop in for a visit to get more info on Shikoku if you make it to Muxia. Just contact us through www.globalpilgrim.net

 

[MikeyC]

The marker in the OPs

Hi all,

I passed this Shikoku 88 temple marker on the outskirts of Sarria. Had to do a double take!

Does anyone have a contact name, number , website etc for the association in Spain, or indeed Japan, that is working together ? I’d like to make contact.

My dream is to buy an akiya house in Shikoku - maybe Kochi prefecture, and open an albergue style accommodation for pilgrims. Maybe the association can assist.

Gracias / Arigato gozaimasu

View attachment 129415

There are others. There is a similar marker on a small triangle of grass as you exit Molinaseca.

The other that we have seen is in Japan on Shikoku. I attach two pictures of that one. We stayed in a zenkonyado just across from the marker and asked our host about it. He explained that a few years previously a delegation including the Mayor of Molinaseca had come to Japan to celebrate the linking of the Shikoku 88 and the Camino. He dug out photos to prove it. I seem to recall the location was 88kms from the final temple as per the markings.

 

[MikeyC]

Just found my photo of the Molinaseca marker.

 

[dsharpe]

Hi all,

I passed this Shikoku 88 temple marker on the outskirts of Sarria. Had to do a double take!

Does anyone have a contact name, number , website etc for the association in Spain, or indeed Japan, that is working together ? I’d like to make contact.

2015 we walked part of Shikoku. Only managed 38 temples. They were having a heat wave in October.
The book I used was Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide, by Buyodo Co. Ltd.
In the back they have listed:
Shikoku Tourism - www.tourismshikoku.org
Also: www.shikokuhenrotrail.com
Hope this helps

 

[skevin]

My partner is Japanese and we walked the 88 Temple and Kumano Kodo pilgrimages in 2019. We just moved to Muxia at the end of the Camino. Setting up a Global Pilgrim House. I have 20 canvas print photos of the Japanese pilgrimages on the wall along with other global pilgrimages. Also have guidebooks of the 88 Temple and other global pilgrimages you are welcome to stop in for a visit to get more info on Shikoku if you make it to Muxia. Just contact us through www.globalpilgrim.net

How wonderful and thank you for the offer. Mata ne!

 

[skevin]

2015 we walked part of Shikoku. Only managed 38 temples. They were having a heat wave in October.
The book I used was Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide, by Buyodo Co. Ltd.
In the back they have listed:
Shikoku Tourism - www.tourismshikoku.org
Also: www.shikokuhenrotrail.com
Hope this helps

I walked the route hence my interest but thanks

 

[skevin]

Just found my photo of the Molinaseca marker.

This is great

 

[4bbjill]

You could try the Henrohouse.jp website. There is an English version.

 

[skevin]

Yes I’ve used that. I’m after details of the association.

 

[emvb]

Don't forget the Camino markers along pilgrimages in Japan, like this one:

 

[Bradypus]

Don't forget the Camino markers along pilgrimages in Japan, like this one:

I saw this on a harbour building in Hakodate. It might not have been a Camino sign after all but it did make me stop and smile!