An aruki-henro or walking pilgrim, marked out by his distinctive sedge hat, white shirt (Oizuru), and kongō-zue. The henro-michi route passes through the countryside and a number of cities.
Oizuru is the one of essentials of the Pilgrims. It is a simple outer garment. The shape of the garment is similar to a white coat or a jacket. There are three breadths of material are used in it that signify the Buddhist deities (Amida, Kwannon, and Seishi). The garment is stamped with a seal pilgrims visit. It is then preserved with utmost care. They clad the owner in the same at the time of burial.[1][2][3][4]
