What Is Karate Pilgrimage: Michi

Each person is born with a mission granted by the deities: to serve society and others.

To carry out that mission and one’s path correctly, daily gratitude and prayer to ancestors and distant ancestral deities are considered essential.

This pilgrimage, offered by Okinogu, invites participants to reflect on themselves and return to their origin.

About the Program

This program offers a new style of pilgrimage tourism through karate. In Okinawa, where many great karate masters were born, participants learn history, culture, and spirit while taking time for personal retreat and renewal.

Visitors from outside Okinawa, international guests, and beginners are all welcome.

Courses

Naha: Shoto-no-Michi Course

A pilgrimage route visiting 15 sacred points from Okinogu to Ebisu Shrine.

Shuri: Ocho-no-Michi Course

A route visiting 8 locations from Benten Make Momotsu-hime to Kyo-no-Uchi, tracing the history of the royal era.

Before You Join

Clothing

  • Please avoid jeans and wear flexible pants suitable for movement.
  • Comfortable walking sneakers are recommended.

Heat Protection

  • Please hydrate regularly during the route.
  • Please prepare a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Preparation / What to Bring

  • Please join with only essential belongings.
  • Please get sufficient sleep the day before.
  • Please bring rain gear in case of bad weather.

For applications and full details,
please see the guide page.

Karate Pilgrimage: Participation Guide
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