The “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide” is an indispensable companion for all walking Henro.
Written by volunteers and periodically updated, the book contains a short introduction to the Shikoku Pilgrimage and detailed maps of the entire route along with a wealth of useful information to help you navigate the island and find places to eat, sleep and much more.
Don’t leave home without it!
150+ pages of maps
- Getting to Shikoku
- 88 main & 20 bekkaku temples
- Henro-no-michi (pilgrim trail)
- Shikoku-no-michi (nature trail)
- Trail elevation and distances
- Roads, bus routes and railways
- Public and tourist facilities
- Convenience stores
- Lodgings/accommodation
- Getting to Mount Kōya
Where to buy
Amazon Japan
The only way to directly order the book online is through Amazon Japan. To deliver to an international address, follow these instructions:
- Switch site language to English
- Create an Amazon Japan account
- Add an int’l. delivery address
- Add the book to your basket
- Proceed to checkout and select entered address when purchasing
(JPY ¥1,980 plus postage)
The Publisher
You can order the book directly from the publisher by emailing them and then paying via PayPal. Your email should include:
- Book title “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide (English)”
- Quantity
- Delivery address
- Delivery method:
- EMS (express): 3-7 days
- Airmail: 7-10 days
- SAL (economy): 20-30 days
from JPY ¥2,800
In Japan
The book can be purchased from the following locations in Japan:
- Tokushima station KIOSK (ticket gate side)
- Tokushima Welcome Center (in front of Tokushima station, Amico Bldg 1F)
- Monzen ichibangai (in front of Temple 1)
- Temple No.1 (Ryozen-ji)
- Sumotori-ya (near Temple 10)
- Fureai no Sato Sakamoto (nearby Temple Bekkaku 3)
- Oyado Hiwasa (near Temple 23)
- Tokiwa Ryokan (Ozu, Ehime)
- Minshuku, Ryokan Chochinya (in front of Temple 46)
- Map Shop Buyodo (Nihombashi, Tokyo)
Price varies