Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)
Kotohira-gu Shrine is one of the best places to travel in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Here're guides for map, how to get there, spots nearby, attractions and photos of Kotohira-gu Shrine posted by Japanese travelers in the know.
Infomation
Name
Kotohira-gu (Kompira-san)
Address
892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, KagawaGoogle Map
Tel
0877-75-2121
Hours
6:00-18:00
How to get there
To the lowest entrance, by car, 15min from Zentsuji IC, 50min from Takamatsu Airport. The toll parking areas are available. Or, 10min walk from Kotoden Kotohira Station.
Parking
Nearby toll parking area is available
Reviews
Above the hard distance of 1368 stone steps, there's an inner place 'Izutama Shrine'. It's called a protecting god of this main Kotohira Shrine and filled with spiritual power. And, only people who reach here at last can get this original good-luck charm embroidered 'tengu' with such a power.
Shinto priests have cherry blossoms at their coronets, and shrine maidens have in their hands, they walk along the approach gracefully. The elegant music and dances also you should see. At Konpira-san in Kagawa Pref. (Sanuki), you can enjoy the graceful spring of Japan.
Long Stairs Of 785 Steps To The Main Shrine, 1368 Steps To The Inner ShrineKotohira-gu (Kompira-san)
Although it's very long stairs, you may be able to get a sense of accomplishment and wonderful views from there.
Cherry Blossoms In Kotohira-gu Shrine Famous For Its So Long 785 StepsKotohira-gu (Kompira-san)
Kotohira-gu Shrine has a nickname 'Kompira-san' and it's famous for the long approach with as may as 785 steps. And in spring, the cherry blossoms decorates the precinct beautifully. Let's walk up the long steps under this beautiful scenery!◎You can see the cherry blossoms all over the shrine.
