Kagawa Kotohira Town, Nakatado District
This onsen area spreads through the shrine town at the foot of Kotohira-gu Shrine, often described as a place everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. For international visitors, the story of climbing the historic stone steps, which number 1,368, to worship at the shrine and then soothing the fatigue in their legs and lower back in the onsen makes for a highly appealing and easy-to-understand Japanese travel experience. Nearby are attractions such as the still-standing oldest kabuki theater in Japan, the Former Konpira Grand Kabuki Theatre (Kanamaruza), making this an exceptional destination where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese culture, Sanuki udon, and excellent onsen all together.
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A modern Japanese inn on the approach to Kotohiragu Shrine, with private baths of bamboo, hinoki, rock and ceramic to make your way around
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