Ohenro

This year marks the 1200th year since Kobo-Daishi founded the 88 holy grounds in Shikoku. This time, we'll step out of the studio with our foreign guests to explore the appeals of Ohenro. The temples visited are Iwaya-ji, the No. 45 temple where Kobo-Daishi went under ascetic training and Ishite-ji, the No. 51 temple consisting numerous national treasures and buildings designated as important cultural properties. They also enjoyed hospitality for Ohenro pilgrims provided by the local people at the free rest house. Why do people take on the Ohenro journey and what are their discoveries?