Hōmotsu-kan


The first notable landmark on the long climb at Konpira-san is Ō-mon, a stone gateway that leads to Hōmotsu-kan, where the collection of treasures is pretty underwhelming for such a major shrine.


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1. Ō-mon

0.03 MILES

The first notable landmark on the long climb at Konpira-san is Ō-mon, a stone gateway that leads to Hōmotsu-kan.

2. Shoin

0.16 MILES

Shoin is a designated National Treasure that dates from 1659. It has some interesting screen paintings and a small garden.

3. Konpira-san

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Konpira-san or, more formally, Kotohira-gū, was originally a Buddhist and Shintō temple dedicated to the guardian of mariners. It became exclusively a…

4. Kanamaru-za

0.21 MILES

This is Japan's oldest kabuki playhouse, though it had a lengthy stint as a cinema before falling out of use. Nowadays it has sporadic shows, but can be…

5. Asahi-no-Yashiro

0.26 MILES

Built in 1837, this large hall is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and is noted for its ornate wood-carving.

6. Ema-dō

0.27 MILES

Ema-dō is filled with maritime offerings ranging from pictures of ships and models to modern ship engines.

7. Gohonsha

0.28 MILES

The short final ascent at Konpira-san, which is the most beautiful leg of the walk, brings you to Gohonsha.

8. Kinryō-no-Sato Sake Museum

0.32 MILES

This sake museum, located along the main approach to the shrine, is in the old premises of a brewery that has owned the building since 1789. There's an…

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