Pilgrimage Guides
Everything you need to plan and walk the world's great pilgrimage routes.
Camino de Santiago — Complete Guide
12 routes, 780km to 1200km, starting from France or Portugal.
Kumano Kodo — Complete Guide
4 ancient routes through the sacred forests of the Kii Peninsula.
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage — Complete Guide
1,200km circuit of Shikoku island, following in Kōbō Daishi's footsteps.
Planning & Preparation
Practical, source-backed guides for route choice, gear, budget, certificates, and Japan pilgrimage planning.
Camino de Santiago Packing List 2026
What to bring, what to leave behind, and how to keep your pack under 8kg
How Much Does the Camino de Santiago Cost in 2026?
A realistic budget breakdown: €25/day budget to €80/day comfort
Your First Pilgrimage: How to Choose and Prepare
Camino de Santiago, Kumano Kodo, or Shikoku — which pilgrimage is right for you?
Camino Routes Compared: Which Way Should You Walk?
A practical route-choice guide for the Francés, Portugués, Norte, Primitivo, Inglés, Fisterra, and quieter alternatives
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Itinerary: 3 to 5 Day Planning Guide
How to plan the classic forest pilgrimage from Takijiri-oji toward Kumano Hongu Taisha
Shikoku Henro Planning Guide: Walking the 88 Temple Circuit
How to prepare for 1,200 km of temples, road walking, lodging, etiquette, and section pilgrimage
Dual Pilgrim Certificate Guide: Camino de Santiago + Kumano Kodo
How to plan, document, and verify the two UNESCO pilgrimage traditions
Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Guide
How to understand and plan Japan’s 33-temple Kannon pilgrimage across the Kansai region