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Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Kotohira-gū
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
Kotohira-gū (金刀比羅宮) (also known by the nickname Konpira-san (こんぴらさん) or Konpira Shrine in English) is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Prior to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the Meiji era, its name was Konpira Daigongen (金毘羅大権現).
From the Wikipedia article “Kotohira-gū” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kotohira-gū. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- Is Kotohira-gū a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Omote Shoin, Kotohira-gū: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Takahashi Yuichi-kan: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kotohira-gū Treasure Hall: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Konpira Grand Theatre: Toto-tarou (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kotohira Maritime Museum: Dokudami (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kinryō Museum: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0)
