Shinto shrine
Kotohiragū
金刀比羅宮（ことひらぐう／こんぴらさん）
Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture
A shrine in Kotohira affectionately called "Konpira-san." It enshrines Ōmononushi no Kami and passes down a faith of praying for safety at sea.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ōmononushi no Kami / Enshrined alongside: Emperor Sutoku
History and things to know
Against the background of faith in Mt. Zōzu, in the era when kami and buddhas were blended it was called Konpira Daigongen. Here, the enshrined kami of present-day Kotohiragū and the Buddhist faith in Konpira and Kubira are introduced separately, based on their histories.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
This is a different place of worship from Hashikura-ji in Tokushima Prefecture. Please check the official guide about the stone steps of the approach and the areas open to visitors.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 金刀比羅宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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