Crafted from gold brocade fabric, it features a beautiful blue inspired by Kukai, the founder of the Shikoku Pilgrimage Sites, and vibrant cherry blossoms, symbolizing the fulfillment of great wishes.
This is a special "leap year" prayer book designed specifically for reverse-pilgrimages.
It is written in reverse order, from temple number 88 to temple number 1.
*Reiwa 6 is a leap year, occurring once every four years*
The reverse pilgrimage refers to visiting the 88 Shikoku Pilgrimage Sites in reverse order, starting from temple number 88. However, because the signposts installed for the pilgrimage are reversed, it is difficult to do so. It is said that doing it in reverse grants double the merit.
Furthermore, legend has it that Emon Saburo, the founder of pilgrimage, repented of his evil deeds and sought forgiveness from Kobo Daishi by going around the temples in the normal order 20 times, but was unable to find him. However, during a leap year, he went around the temples in reverse order, and finally found him. This is why it is said that doing it in reverse in a leap year grants triple the merit.
- The goshuin stamp page features the temple number, temple name, and hymn.
- To prevent ink bleeding through, there is an additional layer of paper sandwiched between the bound washi paper.
- The same B5 size as a standard notebook. Unlike compact notebooks, you can receive impressive goshuin stamps.
- An illustration of Kobo Daishi appears at the beginning, followed by a goshuin stamp space for the Okunoin shrine at Mt. Koya, followed by a goshuin stamp space for 88 temples, plus five blank pages.
- The inside back cover features a section for donors (address, name, and phone number).
- Dimensions: 25.0cm x 18.1cm x 1.7cm
- With cover: 26.2cm x 18.2cm x 2.0cm (approx. 386g)
- Stamp space: 24.5cm x 15.5cm
This is a goshuin stamp book designed specifically for reverse-stroking. *Reiwa 6 is a leap year, which occurs once every four years.
The book is written in reverse order from temple number 88 to temple number 1.
Item size: 25.0cm x 18.1cm x 1.7cm
With vinyl cover: 26.2cm x 18.2cm x 2.0cm (390g)
Book space: 24.5cm x 15.5cm