Step onto the ancient trails of Japan with a handcrafted Kongo-zue, the traditional walking stick carried by pilgrims along the famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. In Japanese tradition, this wooden staff is far more than a simple hiking aid; it symbolically represents Kobo Daishi, the legendary monk believed to guide and protect travelers on their journey. Carrying one connects you to centuries of Japanese pilgrimage tradition.
Each staff is brand new, crafted from the heartwood of domestic Japanese cedar or cypress, and finished in your choice of raw wood, varnish, or color. Choose a length between 140cm and 180cm to suit your height, or inquire directly for custom sizes over 181cm. The staff measures roughly 2.5cm square; a 150cm cedar model weighs approximately 350g, though weight varies with material and length. Sacred text such as the Heart Sutra or the phrase Namu Daishi Henjo Kongo can be engraved along the shaft, with custom wording available on request. Grip style and protective tip are also selectable. As each piece is made from natural wood, expect unique variation in grain, color, and weight from staff to staff.
Pilgrim’s Kongō-zue walking stick, made primarily from Japanese cedar or cypress heartwood. Length can be adjusted to the desired size, approximately 140 to 180 cm; square shaft thickness is approximately 2.5 cm.
Approximate weight is 350 g for a 150 cm cedar model, varying by material and length. Finish options vary by product, including unfinished wood, varnished, or colored finishes. Engraving may include the Heart Sutra or “Namu Daishi Henjō Kongō”; custom engraving is also available. Compatible with a metal tip and selectable grip. Natural wood grain, color, and weight vary individually.
