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Konpirasan Shrine
Tony MarianiKompirasan is the main shrine dedicated to sailors and sea-fairing. There are other Kompira shrines in Japan but the shrine in Kotohira, Kagawa is the principal shrine.
Kotohira-gū is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Nakatado District, Kagawa, Japan. This shrine is patron of sea ship transport and sailor. Wikipedia
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Kompirasan is the main shrine dedicated to sailors and sea-fairing. There are other Kompira shrines in Japan but the shrine in Kotohira, Kagawa is the principal shrine.
Kotohiragu Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture is famous and people have visited for worship for a thousand years. Also known as “Konpira-san”, this shrine shares its position with Ise Jingu Shrine.
Konpirasan, or the Kotohira Shrine is a steep climb that does take you to heaven, because of all the beauty you find, both along the way and at the top.
Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great views as well as interesting historic buildings
Nakano Udon School is a restaurant where you can try your hand at preparing Kagawa's celebrated udon noodles. You then get to eat your handiwork.
The Konpira Grand Theater (also known as Kanamaru-za) in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, is Japan's oldest surviving kabuki theater, dating back to 1835.
Kotohira is home to the oldest operating Kabuki theater in Japan, the Kanamaru-za. It's fascinating to visit even when there isn't a show on.
Experience the birthplace of one of Japan's most renowned Buddhist monks.