Kotohira Town Tourist Spots

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Kotohira-gu Shrine

Konpira – a place you’d want to visit at least once in your lifetime.

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Former Konpira Grand Theatre (Kanamaruza)

Japan’s oldest existing shibai-goya theatre.

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Donzoro House

The former residence of Kusanagi Enseki, a loyalist to the Emperor in the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

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Kotohira Park

You can overlook the Sanuki Plain from the observatory on the top of the mountain.

Buy

Konpira Garlic Samurai Series

A series of products using Konpira Garlic: Umami miso paste, Koikuchi dark soy sauce, Sesame furikake seasoning, and Curry
(For inquiries: +81-877-73-5525, Kotohira Town Commercial and Industrial Association)

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Konpira Garlic Musume

Garlic oil using Konpira Garlic
(For inquiries: +81-877-75-1371, Kotohira Town Council of Social Welfare)

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Konpy-kun goods

Konpy-kun is a mascot for promoting Kabuki play in Kotohira Town.
There are many goods available featuring Konpy-kun.
(For inquiries: +81-877-73-5525, Kotohira Town Commercial and Industrial Association)

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Kamiyoame Candy

Kamiyoame is a candy sold by Gonin Byakusho, the Five Farmers, in Kotohira Town.
(For inquiries: +81-877-75-3694, Ikeshouten Store, the manager of Gonin Byakusho)

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Nadai Kyuman

Nadai Kyuman is a manju (a bun with a bean-jam filling).
(For inquiries: +81-877-75-3220, Konpirado Corporation)

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KONBAG

KONBAG are bags using textiles dyed with traditional techniques in Kagawa Prefecture.
(For inquiries: +81-877-73-5846, Somesyo Yoshinoya)

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Kinryo’s Sake

A variety of sake products (Japanese rice wine) brewed by Nishino Kinryo Corporation.
(For inquiries: +81-877-73-4133, Kinryo-no-sato sake museum)

Eat

Udon Noodles

Don’t miss out on the famous Sanuki Udon noodles of Kagawa Prefecture on your travels!

Eat

Kamatama Soft-serve Ice Cream

Enjoy soft-serve ice cream with an udon noodles-like appearance and flavor.

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Yome-iri Oiri Soft-serve Ice Cream

A soft-serve ice cream topped with Oiri, Kagawa’s traditional rice snack.
Yome-iri is a term referring to marriage from the position of a bride. Oiri is a popular gift for marriage in Kagawa.

Event

Shikoku Konpira Kabuki Grand Performance

A spring event in Kotohira, performed every April.
Please see the official website for details.

Event

Konpira Summer Night Festival

Enjoy a summer night festival in Kotohira, held every July!
Please see the Kotohira Tourism Association’s Website for details.

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Konpira Stone Steps Marathon

Let’s participate in this unique marathon going up 785 stone steps (held every October)!