Kotohira-gu
(Source: 金刀比羅宮)
Very long stone staircase that leads to the shrine
Kompirasan shrine is known for its very long stone staircase that leads to the shrine. Although there are 785 steps, only to reach the Hongu (main shrine), you will be entertained by many souvenir shops and restaurants serving the specialty of Kagawa, udon, on this road. You will also see tori (gates), an otori (big gate) and Tomyo-do, which is a lantern chosen as an important cultural property. You will reach the top in no time, while looking at all those monuments.
(Source: Sonho☆)
"Hongu" dedicated to the protector god of sea
After climbing 785 steps, you will see "Hongu" which is the main shrine. It enshrines the god called "Omono-nushi," who ensures safety of sea travel, agriculture, and medicine. It is also a place where Emperor Sutoku is enshrined. It has been admired from a long time ago. On the side of the shrine, there is a spot where you can overlook the Sanuki-heiya flatland and Seto-Ohashi bridge.
(Source: 金刀比羅宮)
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Asahi no yashiro, an important cultural property
"Asahi no yashiro" shrine is situated on the way towards the Hongu. It is in fact chosen as an important cultural property, built in 1837 after 40 years of construction. Built in an elegant and meticulous style, motifs shaped as crows, animals, trees and flowers, are engraved on the back of the roof and on the pillars. You will be struck in awe of the artistic decorations of the time.
(Source: ウィッシュのなんでも探偵団 )
Five farmers
Under the signature white umbrellas, there are five small shops that sells "Kamiyo-ame" candies in this shrine. Before selling was prohibited inside the shrine territory. Those "five farmers" were only persons who had the permission to sell, because they have been serving the shrine for a long time. They are selling typical candies of Shikoku, which are made of sugar and starch syrup with a slight hint of yuzu fruit.
(Source: 袖摺りの灯篭 )
(Source: 金刀比羅宮)
Very long stone staircase that leads to the shrine
Kompirasan shrine is known for its very long stone staircase that leads to the shrine. Although there are 785 steps, only to reach the Hongu (main shrine), you will be entertained by many souvenir shops and restaurants serving the specialty of Kagawa, udon, on this road. You will also see tori (gates), an otori (big gate) and Tomyo-do, which is a lantern chosen as an important cultural property. You will reach the top in no time, while looking at all those monuments.
(Source: Sonho☆)
"Hongu" dedicated to the protector god of sea
After climbing 785 steps, you will see "Hongu" which is the main shrine. It enshrines the god called "Omono-nushi," who ensures safety of sea travel, agriculture, and medicine. It is also a place where Emperor Sutoku is enshrined. It has been admired from a long time ago. On the side of the shrine, there is a spot where you can overlook the Sanuki-heiya flatland and Seto-Ohashi bridge.
(Source: 金刀比羅宮)
(Source: pixta)
Asahi no yashiro, an important cultural property
"Asahi no yashiro" shrine is situated on the way towards the Hongu. It is in fact chosen as an important cultural property, built in 1837 after 40 years of construction. Built in an elegant and meticulous style, motifs shaped as crows, animals, trees and flowers, are engraved on the back of the roof and on the pillars. You will be struck in awe of the artistic decorations of the time.
(Source: ウィッシュのなんでも探偵団 )
Five farmers
Under the signature white umbrellas, there are five small shops that sells "Kamiyo-ame" candies in this shrine. Before selling was prohibited inside the shrine territory. Those "five farmers" were only persons who had the permission to sell, because they have been serving the shrine for a long time. They are selling typical candies of Shikoku, which are made of sugar and starch syrup with a slight hint of yuzu fruit.
(Source: 袖摺りの灯篭 )
