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Kotohira-gu 金刀比羅宮

Konpira-san

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Kotohira-gu today

  • What it is: A hillside shrine to the guardian of seafarers. A long staircase climbs through the town: 785 steps to the main shrine, 1,368 to the inner shrine.
  • Getting there: From Okayama, JR limited express Nanpu to Kotohira Station (about 53 minutes), then walk through the town to the foot of the steps.
  • Hours: We could not confirm hours on an official page.
  • Admission: Free to climb and visit the shrines.
  • Tip: Start early to beat the heat and crowds, and wear good shoes; the inner shrine is another 583 steps beyond the main hall.
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Cherry blossoms on the approach in early April; autumn colour in November

Checked against: Kotohira-gu – Edo Legacy Travel (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) · Kotohira-gū – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Kotohira-gu on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.