西国
1
western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki)
2
western nations (esp. India or Europe)
3
thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara)
See also:
西国三十三所 (さいごくさんじゅうさんしょ)
4
pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon
See also:
西国巡礼 (さいごくじゅんれい)