Overview
Konpira Shrine stands in Minato-chō, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, and is affectionately known locally as 'Konpira-san.' Perched on a hill, it looks out over Kuji Bay.
Highlights
- ●A hilltop view overlooking Kuji Bay
- ●A shrine fondly known locally as 'Konpira-san'
- ●Its hillside location designated as a tsunami evacuation site
- ●A history of sheltering many residents during the Great East Japan Earthquake
History
Because of its elevated position, the shrine is designated as a tsunami evacuation site. Many local residents took refuge there during the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011.
Access
The shrine is located on a hill overlooking Kuji Bay in Minato-chō, Kuji City. As the approach involves a slope, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Best season
The view of Kuji Bay from the hilltop is especially striking on clear days; the shrine can be visited year-round.
Map
40.2032, 141.7913 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Climb the approach from Minato-chō up to the shrine
- 2Enjoy the view of Kuji Bay from the shrine grounds
- 3Pay your respects at the shrine
- 4Walk the surrounding area while reflecting on its role during the 2011 disaster
Did you know?
💡 Known affectionately as 'Konpira-san,' the shrine also carries the history of having sheltered many residents as a designated tsunami evacuation site during the 2011 disaster.
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