09/06/2026
English follows【Lonely Planetに掲載されました】
世界的な旅行ガイドブック「Lonely Planet」から、四国遍路を単独テーマとしたガイドブックが発行されました。
『Lonely Planet Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan's sacred temple walk 』
この本の制作にあたり、著者の方から取材を受け、当店の写真も掲載していただきました。
さらに、60~61ページの見開き2ページにわたり、当店について触れて頂いています。
切幡寺の参道にある小さな店を取材先として選んでいただけたことを大変光栄に感じております。
1200年以上続く四国遍路の文化が、これからも国境を越えて多くの人々に受け継がれていくことを願っています。
Featured in Lonely Planet's Shikoku Pilgrimage Guide
I'm honored to share that our shop, Sumotoriya Asano Sohonten, has been featured in the newly published Lonely Planet Journey Shikoku Pilgrimage: Japan's Sacred Temple Walk.
As part of the research for the book, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the author, and photos of our shop were also included.Even more humbling, a two-page spread (pages 60–61) is dedicated to the people who welcome and support pilgrims along the Shikoku route. Through my interview, the author explores the thoughts, experiences, and sense of connection that many local residents feel toward the pilgrimage and those who walk it.
More than 20 years ago, in my previous career, I often helped overseas guidebook writers and travel journalists research stories about Japan. Back then, opportunities to introduce the Shikoku Pilgrimage to international audiences were still quite rare.
Today, seeing a world-renowned publisher dedicate an entire guidebook to the pilgrimage is remarkable. It's a sign of how far the Shikoku Pilgrimage has come in capturing the interest of travelers from around the world.
I feel deeply honored that the author chose our small shop, located along the approach to Temple 10, Kirihata-ji, as one of the places to feature.
My hope is that the 1,200-year-old culture of the Shikoku Pilgrimage will continue to inspire people across borders and be passed on to future generations around the world.
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