Izutama-jinja Shrine (Okusha)

Izutama-jina Shrine's Okusha sanctuary is at 421 meters above sea level. A roughly one-kilometer foot path through dense woods with the feel of a mountain trail brings you to a flight of 1,368 stone steps that lead up to it. There's a terrific view from the grounds that takes in the town of Kotohira, Sanuki Fuji, and even the Seto Inland Sea. The sanctuary honors Izutamahiko-no-Mikoto, the founder of the Kotohira Honkyo. The shrine shop sells amulets and paper omikuji oracles thought to bring good luck.

Spot details

Address: 892-1 Kotohiracho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture Map
Area: Kotohira / Kanonji Area
Phone: 0877752121
Hours: [The rear shrine]
[The door/Prayer/Giving office]9:00-16:30
[The rear shrine road]9:00-17:00
Fees: Free [Treasure Hall/Shoin/Yuichi Takahashi] 800yen each
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available