#konpira

Описание: As you take your first step onto the stone stairway, a canopy of evergreens embraces the path, forming a gentle tunnel of shade and light. The moss-covered stones beneath your feet whisper stories of pilgrims past, inviting you to walk with reverence and calm.
At the 785th step, you reach the Main Shrine, perched 251 meters above sea level. Here, a breathtaking view opens up—the Sanuki Plain stretches far into the distance, and on clear days, you can even spot the Seto Ohashi Bridge and Mount Sanuki Fuji. It's a place to pause, breathe, and let your heart sync with the rhythm of the land.
Continuing beyond the Main Shrine, a quieter, more secluded path leads deeper into the forest. This is the route to the Inner Shrine. The remaining 583 steps are gentler in slope, winding through a lush forest filled with birdsong and the rustling of leaves. Sunlight filters softly through the trees, casting dappled shadows that dance across the trail.
Midway, the path leads you to Shiramine Shrine—a vivid red sanctuary nestled in a valley known for its spectacular autumn foliage. Surrounded by nature’s brilliance, many visitors stop here, drawn to the peaceful energy that seems to radiate from the trees and stones alike.
At last, after a final ascent, the forest opens and the Inner Shrine—Kotohira-gu Okusha—comes into view at an elevation of 421 meters. It stands serene and still, as if watching over the town below and the distant sea. Here, a deep sense of awe and gratitude washes over you—this is not just a destination, but a reward for your journey.
And when you receive the special “Tengu Omamori” charm available only at this shrine, you carry with you not only a token of protection, but a memory of every step, every breeze, and every sacred moment of the path you’ve walked.