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金比羅様

Konpira Shrine

Japanese Name金比羅様
English NameKonpira Shrine
PrefectureKochi
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityŌmononushi-no-Mikoto
TypeKonpira Shrine
Coordinates33.3727374, 132.6879290

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About this Shrine

A major Shinto shrine complex dedicated to the guardian deity of seafarers and maritime safety. Famous for its dramatic location on Mount Zozu and the challenging climb of 1,368 stone steps to reach the main shrine buildings.

Cultural Significance

Konpira has been revered by sailors throughout Japanese history, who would pray for safe voyages and protection from storms. The shrine's influence extended throughout Japan's maritime culture, with smaller Konpira shrines established in ports nationwide.

Enshrined Deities

Ōmononushi-no-Mikoto Sutoku Tennō

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Heian period
  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the climb involves 785 steps to the main shrine and an additional 583 steps to the inner shrine.

History

Originally established as a Buddhist-Shinto syncretic temple dedicated to Konpira, a guardian deity of sailors derived from the Hindu deity Kumbhira. During the Meiji Restoration's separation of Buddhism and Shinto, it was converted to a purely Shinto shrine and rededicated to Ōmononushi-no-Mikoto.

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