On this episode of Japan Station, Kevin Tarpey joins us to talk about what it was like doing Shikoku's famous 88 Temple Pilgrimmage and why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking.

👉Topics Discussed

• Why Japan is such a great place for long-distance walking
• About the famous Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimmage (Ohenro, お遍路)
• What it's like walking the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• How long it took to walk the 88 temple pilgrimmage in Shikoku
• How much distance Kevin covered per day while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About getting blisters while walking the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the importance of pacing yourself while doing long-distance walks
• The customs surrounding the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the stampbook/passport used while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the "traditional" clothing pilgrims often wear while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• Why you should use the hakui/vest while doing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the custom of Osettai
• About walking on roads in japan
• About walking the most rural area of the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the official English guidebook for the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the importance of preparing for a long-distance walk
• Memorable experiences on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About walking Cape Muroto
• About eating paella at the lodging on Cape Muroto
• About booking accomodations while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• What accomodations might cost while on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About "free lodging" on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About henro huts
• How knowing some Japanese can enrich your experience on the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About the finishing the 88 temple pilgrimmage
• About th Hagi Okan and what it is like walking it
• About Kevin's upcoming walks
• About liquid intake and bathroom planning while on long-distance walking
• And much more!

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