Kotohira-gu Shrine

KAGAWA CULTURE

A god of the sea known as "Konpira-san of Sanuki" from long ago. From the shrine road entrance, there are 785 stone steps to the main shrine and 1,368 stone steps to the rear shrine. There are many historical sites and cultural properties on the road leading up to shrine.

A road to the rear of the shrine has vegetation that changes with the seasons, such as cherry blossoms in the spring, azaleas in the early summer, and red foliage in the autumn. Here, the eternal flow of time flows unchanged, gently into the future.

The area nearby is dotted from Important Cultural Properties, such as the Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaru-za) and a tall lantern tower. In addition, the town itself, with its retro Showa townscape, exudes a nostalgic atmosphere.

View scenic routes that include this spot

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More Information about Kotohira-gu Shrine

Street address: 892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa
About KAGAWA

Access

Route1

About 20 minutes by foot from JR Kotohira Station
(Kinku Bus from Takamatsu Airport: around 45 minutes)

Route2

About 15 minutes by foot from Kotoden-Kotohira Station
(Kinku Bus from Takamatsu Airport: around 45 minutes)

Opening Hours

Closed: Open everyday

Website

Best season: All year

Point: Many souvenir and udon noodle shops line both sides of the road leading up to the large front gate.
In addition to the main Shinto shrine, the area is filled with historical and cultural sites, such as other architectural structures and works of art.