Ohenro: Shikoku Pilgrimage

Ohenro is the ultimate companion app for the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (四国八十八ヶ所), one of the world's most iconic spiritual journeys. Whether you're a first-time pilgrim or a seasoned henro, Ohenro guides you every step of the 1,200 km path.

PLAN YOUR PILGRIMAGE

• Auto-generate a day-by-day itinerary based on your pace, travel mode, and start date
• Fine-tune each day's schedule with drag-and-drop temple ordering, rest stops, and lunch breaks
• Choose forward (1→88) or reverse (88→1) routes
• Manage multiple journey plans for sectional pilgrimages

NAVIGATE WITH CONFIDENCE

• Offline map of Shikoku — no signal required in the mountains
• All 88 temples plotted with visited/unvisited status
• Overlay layers: lodging, hot springs, gourmet spots, scenic viewpoints, and hazard warnings
• Live GPS tracking of your position

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS

• Check in at each temple with notes and timestamps
• Keep a photo journal with mood tracking
• Nokyo stamp book tracker for all 88 temples
• Earn 24 achievement badges for milestones and streaks
• View detailed statistics: distance, elevation, streaks, and prefecture breakdown

DISCOVER ALONG THE WAY

• 700+ lodging options: ryokan, minshuku, temple stays, guesthouses, and campsites with prices and amenities
• Curated gourmet spots recommended by fellow pilgrims
• Hot springs and onsen near the trail
• 88 scenic viewpoints across Shikoku

STAY SAFE

• Emergency SOS card with your medical info, shareable with GPS coordinates
• One-tap access to police (110) and ambulance (119)
• Nearest hospital and police station finder
• Morning health check with wellness score and route recommendations
• Daily worship step-by-step checklist

LEARN THE CULTURE

• First-time pilgrim guide: equipment, worship rituals, etiquette, and safety
• Japanese phrasebook with text-to-speech pronunciation
• Temple history, founding legends, and Buddhist context for all 88 temples
• Cultural glossary and etiquette guide

WORKS OFFLINE Maps, temple data, your journey plan, check-in history, phrasebook, and pilgrim guide all work without an internet connection — essential for remote mountain trails.

6 LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), French, and German.