Kotohira Shrine

A shrine in front of sanbonsugiiwa

Original Text

Sanbonsugiiwa, a famous tourist spot in Setana, is one of the bustling places with beaches. Tohira Shrine is just across the street. It is dedicated as a shrine to pray for the good fishing of the town of Setana, where herring fishing flourished during the Meiji era. Even now that the population has decreased, it is worshiped as a god who protects the sea.

Stairs from the side of the main hall to the observatory

Original Text

It is a shrine located along the national highway across the Baba River in the center of Setana. It's a small shrine that is not unusual even if you usually visit, but you can reach Ritsushozan Park, which rises from the side of the main shrine to the back. ５６７ It is a green promenade, but it is relatively well maintained. From the park, you can see the city of Setana and the magnificent panorama of the Sea of Japan.