by Manon Mathieu | Nov 18, 2025 | Information
Kotohira history begins with Kotohira-gu, known locally as Konpira-san. For generations, travelers climbed Mount Zōzu to pray for maritime safety and safe journeys. The shrine sits partway up the slope. You reach the main complex after 785 steps, or the inner shrine...
by Manon Mathieu | Nov 5, 2025 | Activities
Marugame sits on the Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture, just west of Kotohira. It is the closest city you can reach by direct train from Kotohira Station in about 20 to 30 minutes. Marugame is not a beauty at first glance, but it has a handful of strong highlights...
by Manon Mathieu | Oct 31, 2025 | Events
Every October 9 to 11, Kotohira changes. The Kotohira Shrine Grand Festival – main event of Kotohira – returns and the town lowers its voice. Lanterns switch on. Electric signs go dark. Neighbors gather. It is the heartbeat of the year. I arrived in 2025...
by Manon Mathieu | Oct 23, 2025 | Information
Seasons in Kotohira shape how the town feels and how you plan your work days. This quick guide shows what to expect each season so you can time your trip for the weather, flowers, and key events. Table of Contents Spring season in Kotohira Summer in Kotohira Autumn in...
by Manon Mathieu | Oct 23, 2025 | Activities
Looking for what to do in Kotohira? Nestled in the heart of Kagawa Prefecture, Kotohira is a peaceful town steeped in tradition, famous for its legendary shrine dedicated to the god of the sea. But beyond its 1,368 steps, Kotohira has much more to...
