Lonely Planet Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet’s Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage is the definitive guide to one of the world’s great adventures-bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you’ll encounter along the way.

Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Discover magnificent mountain views, see the ‘temple in the clouds’, explore windswept coastal headlands, and so much more.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage travel guide:

• Our Journey guidebook format helps you build the trip of a lifetime with step-by-step coverage of this iconic path
• Six of our favourite ways to explore the 88 Temples of Shikoku with itineraries
• Easy-to-use maps with must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus elevation charts and a bird’s eye route tracker
• Discover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours
• Interviews with locals share fascinating stories, tips and insights
• In-depth features and essays cover the history and culture of the journey
• Dive deep into unmissable experiences
• ‘Essentials’ toolkit on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel and more
• Stunning photography throughout

Discover everything you need to know with Lonely Planet’s Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage -your guide to experiencing one of the world’s great adventures your way.

Lonely Planet’s Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage brings you closer to the history of one of the world’s great adventures. Discover magnificent mountain views, see the ‘temple in the clouds’, explore windswept coastal headlands-using our expert travel writers, detailed maps and insightful tips so that you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip.

12 Jul 2026
 

Lonely Planet Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan’s sacred temple walk by Lonely Planet ISBN 9781837588213