Hi D, Hi C. Post cards for you from Seibu-Chichibu, just west of Tokyo on the island of Honshu, Japan.
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Chichibu
Chichibu, Honshu, in the mountains 50 miles west of Tokyo
How I Spent My Last Day on Shikoku
Posted how I spent my last day on Shikoku.
Temple Plumbing 2013
Just after you enter the grounds of a Japanese temple, there’s always a fountain for rinsing hands and mouth. Here’s examples from the temples I visited when I followed the route of part of the Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”). Temple 37: Iwamotoji March 29, 2013. Temple 38: Kongofukuji March 30, 2013. Temple 39: Enkoji…… Continue reading Temple Plumbing 2013
Temple Plumbing 2013
Posted Temple Plumbing 2013.
Temple Bell
Temple 40 of 88. Hey C and D, we are allowed to ring the bell once. Would you share and ring it together?
Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Pilgrim on his way. The Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”) is an 88-temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete journey is about 750 miles. It is particularly appealing to me the pilgrimage goes in a circle: when you reach temple 88 you are just a few miles from temple 1, but your mind…… Continue reading Shikoku 88: Some Observations
Shikoku 88 Thoughts
Posted Shikoku 88: Some Observations.
Small Fishing Town
Sukomo, fishing town, crenalated harbor goes on and on, gorgeous mountainous backdrop. Home for me tonight.
Turtle with a Bell
In the year 911 a turtle with a bell on its back visited this temple (39 of 88). I walked from this temple to Sukomo.