Pilgrimage to the 33 Sacred Sites of the Western Provinces, 1854

This is believed to be a *Nōkyōchō* (temple pilgrimage notebook) from the 1854 pilgrimage of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Temples.

The Saigoku 33 Kannon Temples is the oldest pilgrimage route in Japan, visiting 33 temples scattered across the Kinki region and Gifu Prefecture.

The Saigoku 33 Kannon Temple pilgrimage has a history of approximately 1,300 years.

The cover has the following inscriptions (Photo 1):
?? Kaei 7, Year of the Tiger (1854)
?? Dedicated to Pilgrimage and Temple Visits
?? Tenth Month, Early Winter

The owner's name is written on the back cover (Photos 7 and attached sticky note).

Size: Approximately 27 x 18 cm

There is damage such as dirt, folds, tears, stains, and scratches.

There are burn-like marks (Photo 8).

Not all damaged areas are shown in the photos.

The item has not been cleaned, so dust and dirt are in their current state.

The color of the photos may appear slightly different from the actual product due to screen lighting and color reproduction environment.

Please understand that this item is a book over 170 years old before purchasing.

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