JR
Kotohira Station |
| Built in the Taisho Period (1912-1926),
the JR Kotohira Station is popular among young and old alike
for its North European appearance. At the public square in front
of the station, which is in the old European style, you can
enjoy a curious contrast between old stone lanterns standing
in a row. At the square, a massive driving wheel of the steam
locomotive is exhibited. This tells us today that Kotohira was
the birthplace of the railway line called gSanuki Tetudoh in
Kagawa Prefecture. |
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Takadoro
Lantern |
 This
is the highest lantern in Japan.
Lit up by lights, the lantern looks beautiful at night.
In spring, which is cherry blossom time, this is one of Kotohirafs
most beautiful spots.
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| Gateway
Town to the Shrine |
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| Stone
Steps |
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Kotohira-gu
Shrine |
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Popularly called gKonpira-sanh in
Sanuki, this shrine is dedicated to the guardian god of the
sea. There are 1,368 stone steps in total leading up to the
Oku-no-yashiro (Inner Shrine), and 785 steps up to the Gohongu
(Main Shrine). The god of Oomononushi and the Emperor Sutoku
are enshrined in this sacred place.
ŸShrine office
ŸHomotsu-kan (Treasure Museum of Kotohira-gu Shrine)
ŸGoshoin (Drawing Rooms in the shoin style of traditional Japanese
architecture)
ŸGohongu (Main Shrine)
ŸEmado (Votive Hall)ivotive picture of a horsej
ŸAsahi-no-yashiro Shrine (Shirine of the Rising Sun) |
