Hokkaido 33 Kannon Pilgrimage

     Yamamoto Raku (1845-1927) was born, grew up, and worked in Tokushima Prefecture.  After she retired from her successful business, she organized the 33 Kannon pilgrimage all across Hokkaido in 1913.  The pilgrimage extends for over 2,300 kilometers; by far the longest as the independent 33 Kannon pilgrimage in Japan.