Shinto shrines in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kotohira-gū (金刀比羅宮) (also known as Konpira-dai-gongen (金比羅大権現), Konpira-san (こんぴらさん), or Konpira Shrine in English) is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Japan. This shrine is dedicated to the safety of ships and sailors. It is a Kotohira shrine dedicated to Ōmononushi.
Kotohira-gu | |
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![]() Worship hall of the main shrine | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Geographic coordinates | 34°11′03″N 133°48′35″E |
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It is a very popular pilgrimage spot.
Before the Meiji era, Kotohira Shrine was also a Buddhist site.