Kotohira, Japan
琴平町
Kotohira is a town of 8,468 people in Kagawa, Japan, founded in February 15, 1890.
Why visit Kotohira
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Konpira Grand Theatre, Konpira Kabuki, Kotohira Marine Museum and 鞘橋 (Sayabashi).
Weather in Kotohira
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About Kotohira
Kotohira (琴平町, Kotohira-chō) is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2022, the town had an estimated population of 8,105 in 3618 households and a population density of 960 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 8.47 square kilometres (3.27 sq mi). The town is best known as the site of Shikoku's largest shrine complex, the Kotohira Shrine (popularly known as Konpira-san).
From the Wikipedia article Kotohira, Kagawa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kotohira on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do9
Konpira Grand Theatre
Cinema and theater
Building in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Museums and landmarks16
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4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes47
田中屋
Restaurant · Chicken, Grill, Seafood, Japanese · 0.7 km
11:00-15:00,17:00-24:00
BONZO Brewing
Bar and pub · 0.8 km
Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su,PH 12:00-20:00; We off
35 more on the map.
History
The area of Kotohira was part of ancient Sanuki Province. The town developed as a market before the gates of the Kotohira Shrine, which has attracted pilgrims since prehistoric times. During the Edo Period, the area was tenryō territory ruled directly by the Tokugawa shogunate. Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Kotohira was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on February 15, 1890. Kotohira annexed the village of Enai on April 1,1955.
From the History section of Kotohira, Kagawa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare12
Map of Kotohira
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Getting there and nearby towns
Takamatsu Airport (TAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 km away.
- Marugame 12 km north, about 12 min by car
- Takinomiya 12 km northeast, about 12 min by car
- Mitoyo 13 km west, about 13 min by car
- Utazu 13 km north, about 13 min by car
- Sakaidechō 16 km north, about 16 min by car
- Kan’onjichō 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Ikedachō 17 km south, about 17 min by car
- Kawanoechō 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
- Mima 33 km southeast, about 33 min by car
- Wakimachi 33 km southeast, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kotohira - panoramio - Nagono (1), Nagono, CC BY-SA 3.0
- O-henro at the base of Kotohira-gū (6453457465), Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance to Kotohira-gū (6453380707), Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0
- Kotohira-gū-3, Immanuelle, CC BY 4.0
- Kotohira-gū-5, Immanuelle, CC BY 4.0
- Kotohira-guu-7048, Immanuelle, CC BY 4.0
- Kotohira-gū-4, Immanuelle, CC BY 4.0
- Kotohira Assembly Hall 琴平公會堂 - panoramio, lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (2), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (5), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio, lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (4), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (6), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平公會堂 Kotohira Assembly Hall - panoramio, lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (3), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- Kotohira Assembly Hall 琴平公會堂 - panoramio (1), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall 琴平町公會堂 - panoramio, lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- 琴平町公會堂 Kotohira-cho Assembly Hall - panoramio (7), lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0
- KyuKonpiraooshibai, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kotohira-gu07n4500, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Mt. Ohsa-yama, ラハール, Public domain
- Enai stn, Bakkai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kotohira-kadan01n4500, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- 150504 Mt Zouzu Kagawa pref Japan01s3, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Saya-bridge Kotohira Kagawa pref01s3s4500, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Takahashi Yuichi-kan Kotohira Gu01n4592, 663highland, CC BY 2.5
- Kotohira Nishino-Kinryo 2021-08 ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uminokagakukan 20191125 01, Dokudami, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kotohira-gu01s, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zozusan 01, Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manno town Shijo elem-sch, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- Kotohira town Kotohira jhs, Bakkai, CC BY 3.0
- Saya-bridge01, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shikoku Gakuin University, Toto-tarou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Starting the climb to the shrine (6524010081), KimonBerlin, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 金刀比羅宮参道 2017 (32543000141), Tzuhsun Hsu, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Konpira-san , こんぴらさん - panoramio (29), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Konpira-san , こんぴらさん - panoramio (32), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Konpira-san , こんぴらさん - panoramio (35), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
- Konpira-san , こんぴらさん - panoramio (34), z tanuki, CC BY 3.0
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