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A couple standing in front of a traditional Japanese building with a sign indicating no smoking. 1
A traditional Japanese gate with a wet pavement leading to a shrine. 2
A traditional Japanese temple with a red roof, stone steps leading up to the entrance, and a wooden fence with lanterns. 3
A bridge with a sign, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky. 4
A stone staircase leading up to a traditional Japanese torii gate surrounded by lush greenery. 5

Kagawa: Konpira Pilgrimage Walk with Optional Extended Pilgrimage

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $224 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This tour is not just a climb, but a true pilgrimage experience. Rather than simply visiting the shrine, you will follow the same path as generations of pilgrims who have made their way to Konpira over centuries, each step carrying meaning. Along the stone stairway, you will encounter cultural elements that reflect this tradition of faith, including offerings, symbols of devotion, and stories of proxy pilgrimage, where people once sent others—or animals—in their place.

With the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert, you will reach the shrine and understand the rituals and beliefs that shaped this journey. You will learn how to approach the shrine, purify yourself, and take part in worship in a meaningful way.

As you ascend, the physical effort becomes part of the experience, transforming the climb into more than just a challenge. By the time you arrive, you will gain panoramic views and a deeper appreciation of the cultural and spiritual significance of the journey.

Activity location

  • Kotohira-gu Shrine
    • 892-1,
    • 766-0001, Kotohira-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ichinohashi Park
    • 722
    • 766-0001, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

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Kagawa: Konpira Pilgrimage Walk with Optional Extended Pilgrimage

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $224.49 x 1 AdultCA $224.49
Total
Price is CA $224.49
Until Tue, Jul 21

Extended Inner Shrine Route

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Extended Inner Shrine Route: Extend your pilgrimage beyond the Main Shrine and climb all 1,368 steps to a more secluded sacred site.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $306.52 x 1 AdultCA $306.52
Total
Price is CA $306.52
Until Tue, Jul 21

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cultural and historical explanations along the route
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided pilgrimage walk to Konpira Shrine
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kotohira-gu Shrine

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Kotohira Shrine, known as “Konpira-san,” is one of Japan’s most famous pilgrimage destinations, reached by climbing 785 stone steps. Rather than being a simple visit, the journey itself is an essential part of the experience, as pilgrims gradually ascend through the historic approach lined with gates, statues, and offerings. Along the way, visitors encounter traces of long-standing faith, including symbols of proxy pilgrimage and maritime devotion. Reaching the Main Shrine rewards not only with panoramic views but also with a sense of accomplishment shaped by the physical act of climbing.

Izutama Shrine

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Beyond the Main Shrine, an additional ascent leads dedicated pilgrims to the Inner Sanctuary area, requiring a total of 1,368 stone steps. This extended route transforms the visit into a deeper pilgrimage, as the crowds thin and the atmosphere becomes increasingly secluded. Along the way, visitors pass through sites connected to historical figures and mountain worship traditions, reflecting Japan’s long-standing spiritual relationship with nature. Reaching the Inner Shrine is not simply about arrival, but about completing a demanding journey that has long been considered an act of devotion.

Location

Activity location

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    Kotohira-gu Shrine
    • 892-1,
    • 766-0001, Kotohira-cho, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ichinohashi Park
    • 722
    • 766-0001, Kotohira, Kagawa, Japan

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