Kotohira
Kotohira is a town located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is most famously known as the location of Konpira-san, a Shinto shrine complex dedicated to the god of the sea. The approach to the shrine is a long stone staircase, estimated to have 1,368 steps, which is a popular pilgrimage route and a significant tourist attraction. Many visitors ascend the steps to pray for safety at sea, success in business, and good fortune.
The town itself is situated at the base of Mount Kotohira, also known as Mount Konpira. Historically,
Beyond the Konpira-san shrine, Kotohira offers other points of interest, including the Kotohira Municipal Museum, which