Kinokuniya Main Shop
This Japanese confectionary shop was established in 1882. The souvenir shop is located on the 52nd steps out of 1368 stone steps, approach to Kotohira Shrine, the shop sells Buden Shouten T-shirts; and Funebune Senbei crackers and Ishimatsu Manju buns, famous souvenirs to bring back and share with friends and family. The shop's Ishimatsu Manju won the honorary minister's prize at the 20th and 21st National Confectionary Expositions, respectively.