Konpira Shrine (Tokushima)

Overview

Konpira Shrine stands in Seimi-cho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, at the foot of Mt. Bizan. Affectionately known as the Konpira-san of Seimi, it is counted as one of the three Konpira shrines of Tokushima Prefecture. In its precinct rises the largest stone lantern in Japan, 10.24 meters tall, selected as a Tokushima Citizens' Heritage, making it a leading spot of faith and scenery in Tokushima City.

Highlights

• ●Japan's largest stone lantern, standing 10.24 meters tall
• ●A historic view selected as a Tokushima Citizens' Heritage
• ●The Konpira-san of Seimi at the foot of Mt. Bizan
• ●Counted among the three Konpira shrines of Tokushima

History

Enshrining Konpira, guardian deity of the sea, this shrine has drawn faith as one of the three Konpira shrines of Tokushima, together with Miyajima in Kawauchi-cho and Kizu in Muya-cho, Naruto City. Seated at Seimi-cho at the foot of Mt. Bizan, it has long been close to local life under the name Konpira-san of Seimi. The great stone lantern, said to be the largest in Japan, conveys the deep devotion offered to this shrine.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pass through the torii backed by Mt. Bizan into the precinct
2. 2Look up at Japan's largest stone lantern to feel its scale
3. 3Pray at the hall to Konpira, guardian of the sea
4. 4Afterward stroll around Mt. Bizan and central Tokushima

Did you know?

💡 The stone lantern in the precinct, 10.24 meters tall, is the largest in Japan and has been selected as a Tokushima Citizens' Heritage. As one of the three Konpira shrines scattered across Tokushima and Naruto, and set at the foot of Mt. Bizan, it has long been fondly called the Konpira-san of Seimi, a locally cherished guardian of the sea.

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