An Illustrated Japan / Kagawa / Culture & Tradition
Also written: 金刀比羅宮（こんぴらさん）の参拝文化 · 金刀比罗宫（琴平大人）参拜文化
Dedicated to the guardian deity of the sea, it is famous for its long stone stairway and the traditional temple‑town atmosphere created by the souvenir shops lining the approach.
Kotohira Shrine sits midway Mt. Zozu 251m Kotohira guardian deity sea guardian Omotonushi Emperor Sutoku safety harvests Edo once in life Konpira pilgrim groups nationwide approach 785 steps Honden 1368 inner Okusha endurance sticks Omon five candy sellers Omote Shoin Maruyama Okyo tiger Asahi-sha Yuichi museum Honden overlook Sanuki Plain Fuji rewarding monzen kyu-man Kami-yo ame udon rental sticks Shiawase shuttle Kanamaru-za oldest kabuki Edo townscape bustling pilgrims year-round scenic spiritual mix.
讃岐うどん文化
四国八十八ヶ所霊場（お遍路）
丸亀うちわ
瀬戸内国際芸術祭
庵治石（あじいし）の石材工芸
盆栽文化（高松盆栽）
醤油造りの伝統
護摩行（ごまぎょう）体験
和三盆（わさんぼん）作り