In addition to the 88 "official" temples of the pilgrimage, there are over 20 bangai – temples not considered part of the official 88. To complete the pilgrimage, it is not necessary to visit the temples in order; in some cases it is even considered lucky to travel in reverse order. is the Japanese word for pilgrim, and the inhabitants of Shikoku call the pilgrims , the being an honorific and the a title similar to "Mr." or "Mrs.". They are often recognizable by their white clothing, sedge hats, and kongō-zue or walking sticks. Alms or "osettai" are frequently given. Many pilgrims begin and complete the journey by visiting Mount Kōya in Wakayama Prefecture, which was settled by Kūkai and remains the headquarters of Shingon Buddhism. The walking trail up to Koya-san still exists, but most pilgrims use the train.