Kotohira-gū

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. It is a very popular pilgrimage spot. Before the Meiji era, Kotohira Shrine was also a Buddhist site. Related pages List of Shinto shrines in Japan Notes Other websites Kotohira-gū official website (in Japanese) Guide to Kotohira-gū on Japan-guide.com (in English) 1179961756 Kotohira-gū on OpenStreetMap