The Shikoku Pilgrimage is traditionally attributed to Kukai, and for over 1,200 years, it has been passed down through pilgrims and local residents. The pilgrimage route spans the entire Shikoku region, covering approximately 1,400 kilometers.

Completing all 88 sacred sites on foot often takes more than a month, and there are not many places along the way that provide shelter from the wind and rain or a place to rest. This is where the "Pilgrim Huts" come into play.


The origin of the Pilgrim Huts can be traced back to 2001. Architect Ge Yiyang initiated the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Hut Project" that year, constructing wooden huts along the pilgrimage route to allow pilgrims to rest and nap.

The project is scheduled to take over a decade, building huts at 89 locations along the pilgrimage route with the help of volunteers. Each hut is planned and designed by Ge Yiyang, drawing inspiration from local characteristics, and constructed by local residents and support group members as volunteers.


Each hut's design incorporates elements of the local environment, traditions, and architectural culture, as well as Kukai's philosophy, resulting in a variety of shapes that themselves become a scenic attraction.

Today, the Pilgrim Huts have also become places for local residents to "host" pilgrims and exchange experiences, allowing the centuries-old pilgrimage culture to continue being passed down through these huts.