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Authentic Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Goshuin Book
This is an authentic Goshuin Book (Temple Stamp Book) completed by personally visiting all 33 temples of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage in Japan.
Every temple stamp and calligraphy was received directly at each temple during the pilgrimage.
The Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage is the oldest pilgrimage route in Japan, with a history of more than 1,300 years. It consists of 33 historic Buddhist temples across the Kansai region and covers a total distance of over 2,000 km (1,240 miles).
I personally spent about one month completing the entire pilgrimage. Some temples required long mountain hikes of around one hour, making this a memorable spiritual and cultural journey.
This Goshuin Book is not a reproduction or souvenir set—each page contains genuine handwritten temple calligraphy and official temple seals collected during the pilgrimage.
It is recommended as a collectible for those interested in:
- Japanese culture
- Buddhism
- Zen
- Temple pilgrimage
- Spiritual travel
- Japanese history
Condition
Used
This Goshuin Book was actually carried throughout the pilgrimage and therefore shows light signs of use and minor wear.
Please purchase it as a collectible item rather than for religious use.
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition.※Photos taken during my personal pilgrimage are also included in the listing, showing some of the temples I visited along the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage. These photos help illustrate the journey behind this completed Goshuin Book and its authenticity as a personally completed pilgrimage.
Please note that this is an international purchase. Any customs duties or import taxes charged by your country are the responsibility of the buyer.