Climbing up to Kotohira-gu Shrine is a journey that is both challenging and rewarding.

Climbing up to Kotohira-gu Shrine is a journey that is both challenging and rewarding. Starting from Omotesando, stepping onto the long stone steps, every step is filled with the breath of history and faith. The way is full of greenery and the breeze is blowing gently. Although the stairs are steep, the view becomes wider with each step you climb. After passing the Gohongu Shrine, we continued to climb to Okusha. Although I was out of breath, I felt a sense of accomplishment. Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains of Shikoku, the magnificent scenery washes away your fatigue and calms your mind. This journey is not only a physical challenge, but also a spiritual purification.