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Shinto Shrine📍 Kagawa, Japan
Kotohira-gū
金刀比羅宮
Kotohira-gu, affectionately known as Konpira-san, sits partway up a mountain in Kagawa Prefecture and has long been worshipped as the guardian of seafarers. Pilgrims climb 785 stone steps to the main shrine — and over 1,300 to the inner shrine — passing shops, gates, and sweeping views over the Sanuki plain.
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Goshuin at Kotohira-gū
| 金刀比羅宮 御朱印 | ¥500 | Year-round |
| 白峰神社 御朱印 | ¥500 | Year-round |
| 厳魂神社（奥社）御朱印 | ¥500 | Year-round |
Prices from ¥500. Bring cash — cards are rarely accepted at shrine offices.
Access
New to goshuin? Read how to receive one and the etiquette guide first. Details can change — please confirm with the official site before visiting.