The stone steps of the approach to Main Shrine have 785 stages..
Daimon, shrine gate, on 365-stage of stone steps. the sanctuary of shrine begins from here.
Landscape as seen from Daimon.
The headquarter of Kotohiragu Shrine.
Street vendors under big umbrella sells the candy called 'Kamiyoame'.
Only five vendors allowed to trade in the precinct, are referred to as 'Gonin-Hyakusho', five farmers.
Sakurababa, 150m stone pavement leading from Daimon.
Syamushomon, the gate of shrine office.
Sakakimon Gate
Final stone steps to Main Shrine.
Main Shrine on 785-stage of stone steps.
Main shrine of Kotohiragu Shrine.
Landscape as seen from Main shrine on 251m high.
Main shrine of Kotohiragu Shrine.
Getting into Main shrine for purification ceremony.
The statue of Konpira Dog. Dogs to worship on behalf of the owner, were referred to as Konpira Dog.
End of Kotohiragu Shrine. return to List of scenic sites visited
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