Konpiragu Shrine ー
金比羅宮
- Shrines
It is a shrine of combination of Shinto with Buddhism and the guardian angel of the traffic on the seas
but it was the guardian angel of the lives of the common people in the Edo period.
The common people could not travel freely in the Edo period, and they were only allowed to visit Ise Shrine
and Konpiragu Shrine,
that is why it was a popular shrine among the common people.
In addition, it is famous for 785 steps of stairs up, and the attraction to climb in palanquin is interesting.
Access and Getting Around
A 20-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station.
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SHIKOKU [ Kotohira ]
-Culture -Historic Sites
Kanabaruza is the oldest Japanese playhouse which was developed as then entertainmentfor the people visiting Konpiragu S...
SHIKOKU [ Kotohira ]
-Historic Sites
Sayabashi is a wooden bridge without supporting beams hanging over the Kanakura Riverwhich flows through the downtown of...
SHIKOKU [ Kotohira ]
-Historic Sites
Takatoro is a 28 meters high garden lantern in front of Kotoden Kotohira Station, which is the highest lantern in Japan....
SHIKOKU [ Kotohira ]
-Festivals
It is held on October 10 every year as event called "Osagari" at this event,500 people go down 785 steps of stone stairw...
Accommodation around Kotohira
