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Kagawa: Konpira Pilgrimage Walk with Optional Extended Pilgrimage

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$277 and current price is NZ$166 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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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
NZ$276.66
NZ$166.00 x 1 AdultNZ$166.00
Total
The previous price was NZ$276.66 and current price is NZ$166.00
40% off
Until Fri, 17 Apr
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
NZ$377.75
NZ$226.65 x 1 AdultNZ$226.65
Total
The previous price was NZ$377.75 and current price is NZ$226.65
40% off
Until Fri, 17 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural and historical explanations along the route
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided pilgrimage walk to Konpira Shrine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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