Welcome to my Shikoku pilgrimage website!

I am Kuri, an enthusiastic hiker with a deep love of nature and a special connection to Japan.

My real name is Christian, but my Japanese mother-in-law affectionately calls me Kuri-chan because it’s easier to pronounce. On my website I prefer the name Kuri.

Impressions of my pilgrimage

For the past 25 years, Munich has been our adopted home, where my wife and I live together. In the spring and summer months I like to go hiking in the German Alps as often as possible.

My first trip to Japan was in 1989. I travelled to Shikoku for the first time in spring 2018 and walked the entire Shikoku pilgrimage in March and April 2018 and in October and November 2019.

My second pilgrimage took place in spring and autumn 2023.

The culture and nature, the land and the people of Shikoku inspired me. I would like to share this enthusiasm here and encourage people to go to Shikoku, regardless of their language skills or walking experience.

If I can inspire you to make your way to Shikoku, I would be delighted.

Please feel invited to discover my experiences on this fascinating pilgrimage. Enjoy reading!