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Overview
Kotohira Shrine stands in Mineyama, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 1811 at the command of Kyogoku Takanari, the seventh lord of the Mineyama domain. Revered for blessings ranging from household safety and business prosperity to traffic and maritime safety and bountiful catches, it draws deep devotion from across the Tango region, where locals affectionately call it the Konpira-san of Tango.
Highlights
- ●A historic shrine founded in 1811 by the lord of the Mineyama domain
- ●Wide-ranging blessings beloved as the Konpira-san of Tango
- ●A cultural property of the Japan Heritage Tango Chirimen Corridor
- ●Faith rooted in the sea, from maritime safety to plentiful catches
History
The shrine was established in 1811 by Kyogoku Takanari, lord of the Mineyama domain, and once held the rank of prefectural shrine. Ever since, it has stood close to daily life as a guardian deity of the Tango area. In April 2017 it was chosen as one of the cultural properties making up the Tango Chirimen Corridor, recognized under the Agency for Cultural Affairs Japan Heritage program, carrying forward the history of a Tango that flourished through silk weaving.
Access
The shrine is located in Mineyama, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. By public transport, Mineyama Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway is the nearest stop, from which the shrine is reached through the town. For details such as visiting hours and parking, it is reassuring to check official sources before your trip.
Best season
The shrine welcomes visitors year-round, including the lively New Year season for first prayers. From the fresh green of spring into early summer, and in the clear air of autumn, it is a pleasant time to stroll the grounds slowly. Pairing a visit with the atmosphere of this Tango silk-crepe district is especially recommended.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the shrine from Mineyama Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway
- 2Pray on the grounds for household safety and business prosperity
- 3Learn the history of the Konpira-san of Tango
- 4Stroll through Mineyama, home of Tango silk crepe
Did you know?
💡 Fondly known as the Konpira-san of Tango, the shrine's blessings for maritime safety and abundant catches reflect a faith particular to Tango, which faces the Sea of Japan. Its status as a cultural property of the Japan Heritage Tango Chirimen Corridor is another distinctive draw.
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