Junrei - Sacred Pilgrimage
The practice of visiting sacred sites to receive the blessings of various kami.
Junrei is the tradition of pilgrimage to sacred shrines, often following established circuits. Pilgrims travel to receive the blessings of powerful kami, accumulate spiritual merit, and deepen their connection with the sacred landscape of Japan.
The pilgrim's path leads through the sacred landscape to the presence of the kami.
Pilgrimage connects Shinto practice with Japan's sacred geography.
Folk traditions