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Junrei (巡礼) is the word most commonly used for either of two major types of pilgrimages in Japan, in accordance with Buddhism or Shinto. These pilgrimages can be made as a visit to a group of temples, shrines, or other holy sites, in a particular order, often in a circuit of 33 or 88 sites. Other pilgrimages may center on a pilgrimage to a single site. One of the most popular pilgrimages for Buddhists in Japan is visiting the 88 temples on Shikoku. Pilgrimages can be organized by tour bus companies, taking only a couple of weeks to complete, although many pilgrims prefer to take the two- or three-month-long journeys on foot in the traditional manner. Pilgrims on the Shikoku ''junrei'' are referred to as ''henro'' (遍路) and traditionally wear straw hats and white clothing. ==Traditional observances== There are a number of rules traditionally observed while on a ''junrei''. *Say the name of Kōbō-Daishi following one's devotion it is preceded every thing. (Kōbō-Daishi is Kūkai's posthumous name) *Pilgrimage as the ascetic. *Must not kill any living things. *Must not say immoral things to women. *Have some medicines for your unexpected bad condition. *Must not drink any alcohol. *Do not quarrel with your partner. *Do not have a lot of money. *Do not have unnecessary baggage. *Pay attention to your food hygiene. *Go to an inn before it gets dark. *Must not go out of an inn during the night. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「junrei」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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