892-1 Kotohira, Nakatado District, Kagawa 766-0001, Japan
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Cost per person
Free
Kotohiragu Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-san," is a revered maritime shrine with a history stretching back centuries. Ascend the famous long stone staircase, featuring 785 steps to the main shrine (御本宮) and 1,368 steps to the inner shrine (奥社). The shrine complex is dotted with significant cultural properties like the Asahi Shrine (旭社) and the Shoin (書院), offering a captivating blend of spiritual and architectural beauty, with stunning views of the Sanuki Plain.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn | Peak: spring, autumn