Inside the Buddhist Pilgrimage of Shikoku, Japan

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Shikoku, Japan - In July, I spent a week road tripping around the smallest of the 4 major Japanese Islands - Shikoku. I was invited by the Shikoku Tourism Board to visit each of the 4 Shikoku Prefectures and discover everything there is to do in Shikoku.
It was very unique in comparison to my first Travel Deeper Japan trip where I visited the popular Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
Shikoku feels much more remote and a true authentic Japan travel experience - If you ever have the chance, add this to your list.
This episode is all from Day 1 in Shikoku, where we discover the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage or Buddhist Pilgrimage known as Ohenro.
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▼ABOUT　SHIKOKU／四国ツーリズム創造機構メインページ
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▼ABOUT　HENRO／四国ツーリズム創造機構遍路紹介ページ
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@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Friends! My apologies for the delay in video uploads over the last few weeks! 🙆🏻‍♂️I've been editing this series, working on the Travel Deeper Course and getting ready for RUSSIA! 🇷🇺As always, come say hi over on Instagram if you're enjoying the videos or have any questions - instagram.com/tourist2townie/ 🙏

@erictan4883 5 жыл бұрын

Of course I'm enjoying the video you're just posted..... beautiful places & explore... I think you have more videos to share in-store for Japan... Big hugs to you... splendid

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! 😀

@user-bi6vt7mw8h 5 жыл бұрын

I’m Japanese. I knew you at LINE NEWS last month. I like Shikoku very much. So I was looking forward to watch your video! I become your fan!

@andrewmueller23 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video of the pilgrimage, I was there in 2015 and had a wonderful time walking to the temples.

@chdaiji 4 жыл бұрын

Ramen lunch is a nice lunch👍 The Ohenro is a precious pilgrimage🙏

@GarethLeonard 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most unique Ramens I have had in Japan, and the Ohenro Pilgrimage is absolutely beautiful! I would like to come back one day and do the entire thing!!

@chdaiji 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! I cheer for you.😃

@user-zo6ju1ii7w 4 жыл бұрын

見覚えしかない道が写って嬉しい

@user-yb6rr4mr2w 3 жыл бұрын

Leonard！日本にまたきてねっ！！！！👍♥イケメン❣️❣️😍😍😍😍😍😍

@verabalba1150 5 жыл бұрын

Japan is really OHmazing and FUNtastic country to visit.. nice video🤗

@urapong 4 жыл бұрын

The food like that sponge is called Kouya do-fu(it’s mean same as tofu)which is frozen and dried, and is a freeze-dried that has been handed down to Japan for a long time ago. It was made in a Buddhist sacred place called Koyasan (although it was said to have been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga). Originally it was one of the vegetarian dishes that monks eat. I'm Japanese but I didn't like this Kouya do-fu when I was a kid, but it was a strange thing that I became an adult and loved. It's a simple dish soaked in soup stock, but if you understand the deliciousness of this, you will understand the goodness of Japanese food. Anyway, thank you for coming to Japan again :)

@GarethLeonard 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information! Maybe when I grow up I will like Kouya do-fu more! 😂 Thank you for watching!!

@MATO1631MT 5 жыл бұрын

いつ見てもイケメン日本に沢山来てくれて嬉しい！

@ketcketc1961 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gareth. Thank you so much for making more videos of Japan! Your footage is so informative to Japanese like me who haven't travelled that part of Japan. I am looking forward to watching more of it. Thanks again.

@yah501 5 жыл бұрын

So so beautiful! I will go there like you did.

@arifgunawan9329 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!!!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arif!

@user-pr9mm1jq5m 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for enjoying Japan! I am very happy to have overseas customers know about Japanese culture. There are many more wonderful places in Japan, so please come visit again! with love from Japan

@elisahonda9518 4 жыл бұрын

モリーヤ。 "customers"じゃなくて "visitors" ね^_^ これは結構間違いやすい言葉ですよね。日本語は難しいから自分も日本語いっぱい勉強しないといけないねσ(^_^;)

@MillennialTravelConfessions 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back in Japan Gareth! I love your Japan videos 😁🙌

@hotricky1976 5 жыл бұрын

Japan is an amazing country with so many to explore, I used to live there for a few years but you always managed to show us something new.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

@19thriller83 5 жыл бұрын

Nice place! It looks fresh and clean

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Very authentic and untouched in comparison to other places I've been in Japan - I truly loved it!

@masumirezac8693 5 жыл бұрын

finally here!!! enjoyed watching your video! love that part " thank you baby" to Jizo 🤣

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, the whole crew started laughing at me about that blunder! LOL

@grogwootwoot2698 5 жыл бұрын

Your facial expression at 4:00 was awesome i could tell it was it hit the spot. good job.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man, it was so good! Thanks for watching Chris!

@tsuki_japan 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back😼💙

@jasonsparkman4533 5 жыл бұрын

YES! I’ve been waiting for more of these!

@ingtvjapan6590 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your travel! Westside japan is also nice!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I want to visit everywhere!!

@davidlp6510 5 жыл бұрын

As usual a very entertaining video. The bloopers were hilarious. The video quality is top notch, dude. For while I thought you were MIA but I am glad you are back and in full force.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much David! Definitely just needed some time to plan on the next big trips!! I appreciate you sticking around!

@azulfin 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back my friend! so exited to hear your stories !

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Omar!

@kt81379 5 жыл бұрын

Just about time for me to re-watch all of your Japan's traveling videos to prepare for my trip to Japan by this month, and there's a new video about Japan too. Thanks a lot!

@toney2178 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent, G!!!! As always dig your clips!!!🤘💯👍😁🤗

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toney!

@reyceledon2458 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gareth, of all the countries you've been too, which one is your favorite?

@caspermac 5 жыл бұрын

I saw an awaodori group perform this very number in Tokyo back in 2016. Interesting moves, and super loud lol

@tdhltzadvances 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Japan !

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Good to be back.

@puppyday1350 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you here in the country. Hello from Tokyo.

@tetsuyamatsushita2205 5 жыл бұрын

Inotani Ramen is one of my favorite. Good choice!

@TheZairo1225 5 жыл бұрын

Nice adventure, your such a good traveler, I love all of your videos i feel like I'm traveling too

@kiko69 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back ,it's about time!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks!

@bernanatano6833 5 жыл бұрын

New subscriber in here and got addicted to your videos in 2days time. I watched your super short Porto video to get some tips before going there in Sep. Your videos are becoming better and better G, two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼

@apollo4657 5 жыл бұрын

Ah-mazing! On my bucket list for sure. Thanks bro. 👊🏻 🇯🇵 🇺🇸

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, man! 👊

@darrendaulton 5 жыл бұрын

Makes my Friday when one of these video's uploads from Mr. Leonard. Especially, this one. Great Fun Gareth ! & Thank You

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much John, I appreciate it!

@fuego604 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Gareth ! I love your style of Vlog. Please keep em coming !

@vinnievinz 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, Bro-bro. You’re the Man! 🥢

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vinnie!!

@zarfrancisco8924 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us Japan. Cant wait to visit that country :)

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along, buddy!

@user-pg9jw1bd3i 4 жыл бұрын

徳島を紹介してくれてうれしい。ありがとう。

@f17uvt1b 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Tokushima is my home town. Enjoy your stay !!

@ShanonField 5 жыл бұрын

awesome

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@auntiedincali960 5 жыл бұрын

This video was really fascinating! Looking forward to seeing more of Japan ( and the Philippines whenever you get back there) 😊

@liner2 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a Filipino and loved your videos here. But the first time I saw your videos was when you were in Japan. Learned a lot and followed a couple of tips you discussed on those videos when I was in incredible Japan...

@tessb8864 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I wish I can visit that place!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you will have the chance one day Teresita! 🙏

@KhyaatiVerma 5 жыл бұрын

This place is so serene.. Specially the first Temple you visited! Can't wait to see the other videos of this series! Your Instagram stories are like the enticing promos of the film! 😄

@fourthjayoma7699 5 жыл бұрын

too nice

@harvinsky 5 жыл бұрын

12:30 A beautiful statute!

@digitallife9757 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to Japan! Glad to see your Japan trip video more Btw Japan is now heat wave so take care your body

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, we were in the middle of it for a few days!! 💦

@jayantkamble6082 3 жыл бұрын

10:01 I like that baby😂😂

@Lost_Lauryn 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! You inspire me to go out and start creating my own trips and memories (as soon as this bikini prep is over!) stay safe out there!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that Lauryn! Good luck with the travel prepping! 👊

@gabrielbeckenkamp 5 жыл бұрын

muito bom!

@danielclooney6248 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, I loved the bloopers and facial expressions when eating. It is always a puzzle to me what these globs of food are......I'd feel better of knowing what they are before eating them. Good video, thanks again.

@dennisnicol1277 5 жыл бұрын

wow! you have a crew now? you're getting there mr.G haha.it's about time,the long wait is over.there's something about Japan that is so spiritual.that no matter what religion you believe in,you'll still enjoy the peace, tranquility and quiet of its countryside.underneath the modern face of Japan lies the undying tradition of old.but i still can't get over your dance moves.its like LSS man(last song syndrome) hahaha.maybe a dance tutorial on your next vlog.why not?....Not! haha.🙏🙏😀

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, there will be dancing in Episode 2 as well! 🤣 The crew was actually only for this project - but now I want a crew everywhere I go! LOL

@dennisnicol1277 5 жыл бұрын

count me in when you come over the philippines again G.😀👏👏👏

@MrJacksuper 5 жыл бұрын

wow... ijustlovethisman... enjoy mate...

@befikirpurushu 5 жыл бұрын

Nice....💕

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@mishas1542 5 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing dude.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kjashshsshslslslssh 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Japan！！ようこそ日本へ！！🇯🇵

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@berityoung9307 5 жыл бұрын

Bring me to Shikoku!!!

@brandonmoore2237 5 жыл бұрын

Shikoku looks incredible, man! I really liked your previous Japan videos and I could tell from your Instagram stories that I would love checking out this adventure. Haha, as far as the dancing goes...at least you tried! The Buddhist temple pilgrimage sounds amazing. The temples look so peaceful and gorgeous. The food you had looks delicious! And of course I can't forget the best part: "Thank you...baby." 😂

@BAKAWZ 5 жыл бұрын

YESSSSSSS

@alfchuah 5 жыл бұрын

Just watching Gareth eat is good enough.

@awkwardaquamarine19 5 жыл бұрын

"I blame the heavy ramen."-Gareth Leonard 2k19. Glad to see you back in Japan. Cheers!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, story of my life! 😂

@awkwardaquamarine19 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard whatever excuse works, right? LOL! Looking forward to your upcoming travel videos. Cheers!

@awkwardaquamarine19 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard Haha! I doubt it, but _A_ for effort nonetheless! Cheers!

@user-yb6rr4mr2w 3 жыл бұрын

ラーメン好きですねぇ〜〜〜〜！笑笑

@user-ku1ck5hq7w 5 жыл бұрын

welcome home！

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@sogawa7 5 жыл бұрын

that wet sponge is Koya-Dofu. traditional freeze dried tofu.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, good to know! Hard pass for me on this one.

@f17uvt1b 5 жыл бұрын

You should definitely visit Iya Vine Bridge. Its worth trying !!!

@qaidikramuddin 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, nice man. I intend to go in December.

@user-uf2jg8pk3r 5 жыл бұрын

お帰りなさい(^_-)-☆　Welcome back!

@user-jy4er7ki7l 4 жыл бұрын

四国巡礼をする計画はありますか？

@KeithTKO 5 жыл бұрын

Wow is this your third trip to Japan? Japan is small islands but it’s really big in sense. Every prefecture has it’s own color.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, this region was so much different than anywhere else I had been on my first two trips!

@dangerzone9747 5 жыл бұрын

I am adding you to the 2019 Professional Travelers list. Congrats.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@krazy2011able 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy everything u do in japan actually they are the best videos I think u should live in japan, think about it.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙏

@dustingriffith7399 3 жыл бұрын

8:54, Who are these two cartoon characters on this poster?

@rinaocampo1304 5 жыл бұрын

Nice place! Seems you really enjoyed much 😊. Try Vietnam too! Their Pho is the best!!! Been to Ho Chi Minh, but I want to explore Hanoi as well, maybe in the future 👍

@dollmr439 5 жыл бұрын

I love your face expression lol

@mPDC-gh8jy 4 жыл бұрын

3:49 啜るの上手い。You are good at slurping ramen very well as a person who came from Western where is considered that it's rude :)

@bertz007i 5 жыл бұрын

Comeback here in philippines bro 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

@cynthiasalazar2798 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously just craved ramen looking at this!! 🤤🤤🤤 the video content is stunning! Thanks for sharing... definitely going on the travel list. The Buddhist pilgrimage how long would it take to walk it all and is it open to public? Was wondering if its similar to the Camino de Santiago as far as distance? 🙏🏻

@Arnel_A67 5 жыл бұрын

😊👍❤

@kaiushijima7060 5 жыл бұрын

（＾～＾）Gareth, welcome back to Japan ! ! It seems you have a lot of new experiences in Shikoku, Japan. I HOPE YOU TRY RIDING THE BICYCLE ALONG THE SHIMANAMI KAIDOU (しまなみ海道). It's a 60 km long toll bridge road that connects Japan's main island Honshu to the island of Shikoku , passing over 6 small islands in the Seto Inland Sea. There are two other land connections between Shikoku and Honshu , but the SHIMANAMI KAIDO（しまなみ海道）is the only one traversable by foot or bicycle.　Enjoy you time in Japan ! ! !

@snowbeach11 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Japan love to do that pilgrimage they're everywhere in Japan. Imagine doing that a few times yearly. 😂oiii!! Gareth?! What baby 👶? That's surprisingly hilarious 🤣 u just can't help ittttttt huh! Injecting humour into something ur suppose to be serious but then who doesn't want to laugh unexpectedly. Ty 😂

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know, I tried to hold it in - but the whole crew started laughing at me... oops! LOL

@kyuta164 5 жыл бұрын

wow nice youtube 🎶 and u are handsome guy👍

@soymilk4817 5 жыл бұрын

Are you in Japan now? Welcome back. I'm glad to hear that. Summer of Japan has high humid, so I guess you are feeling extreme heat. But 健康に気を付けて、日本を楽しんで下さい。; )

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I am!

@JohnnyLawrence293 4 жыл бұрын

what nike shoes are you wearing?

@twosocks8088 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask the same question, but cant find AGL Nike anywhere.... counterfeit ?

@nadiaalex8620 5 жыл бұрын

Gareth where have u been, missed ur videos alot

@mojojim6458 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, Japan. Again.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Quick trip before Russia!

@mojojim6458 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard Personally, I hope you make it VERY quick. :)

@arisjatmika 5 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘

@krystel8402 5 жыл бұрын

bruuuuh, when he bit into that tofu lmfaooooooooooo someone make that into a meme pls

@stephenleonard2449 5 жыл бұрын

How did this area stay intact during WWII?

@julia_____swan7459 5 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍❤️💜💚💙

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

😀🙏

@marianvv2464 4 жыл бұрын

Блин, почему без русских субтитров! 😞

@ann9573 5 жыл бұрын

Go to Zamami ;)

@OffTheStrip 5 жыл бұрын

Garett, I’ve enjoyed watching your videos!..you and along with a few other KZfaqrs have inspired me to start my own channel! I’m small time, new, and will make lots of mistakes...it’s a complete experiment and a learning experience. If you have any tips, please share. Hope you subscribe to me so you can give me pointers! Travel safely!

@marissaballoging5928 5 жыл бұрын

10:02🤣🤣🤣

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤦🏻‍♂️ 🤣

@alfredguinto1976 5 жыл бұрын

You’re back in Japan obviously your gonna visits Manila

@Mikeztarp 5 жыл бұрын

Gareth. I love your channel and your attitude in general, and this video itself is great, and I'm excited to see that you're going back to Japan. But I have a little bone to pick here. This title comes off as condescending. My gut reaction to it was "you wanna bet?" And I had indeed heard of Shikoku. I know you didn't mean it that way; you're just imitating the clickbaity titles all those other creators use, to try and grow your channel, pursue you dreams, all that good stuff. But please. You're better than this. If you want to say Shikoku is a lesser-known island, say that (although it is one of the four main islands of Japan). Or call it "off the beaten path", or something like that. But don't assume what your audience knows and doesn't know. There are ways to peak people's curiosity that aren't insulting.

@Mikeztarp 5 жыл бұрын

@@angelmabery I'm only harsh because I care. ^^" I've been following Gareth for a while, and he makes great videos. If it were just a random video for me, I'd have simply thumbed it down and been on my way.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I understand your point, I honestly didn't think about it like that - I tweaked the title just a bit with that in mind. I always appreciate the constructive feedback. 👊

@Mikeztarp 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard It's perfect like this! Thank you for listening. :)

@musicguy20 5 жыл бұрын

Wooow! We bombed 75% of their city and they ain’t hating on us or extremely anti American. We can all learn from Japan in so many ways in today’s world. PS doesn’t Japan seem like heaven on earth? It’s perfection 😍

@awamoriguy 5 жыл бұрын

Tokushima is famous for udon noodles rather than ramen. I hope you got to try udon as well. Welcome to Japan! :-)

@snowbeach11 5 жыл бұрын

First 😂

@JJ-sp3gd 5 жыл бұрын

Well that’s a bit annoying. You’re not meant to be handsome! 👨🏽‍💻

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

You'll have to speak with my parents about that. 🤣 Thank you.

@felipebonilla7016 4 жыл бұрын

I've been following your trips around the world for a quite some time. But I'm terrible disappointed when I see that you're promoting a country ( Russia) that has no respect for human rights, where the LGBT community is persecuted. Sorry man, but i think what are you doing is just not RIGHT.