If you take Kotoden to Kotohira Station, you will see a torii gate as soon as you get out of the station. Simply turn right then left on the main road, you will then reach the shopping street at the bottom of the shrine. It’s only 10 minutes walk. 如果你乘搭琴電到琴平站，出站就會看見一座鳥居，右轉後到大馬路左轉不久便可到達金刀比羅宮的表參道。從站徒步至參道約10分鐘。You may hire a palanquin to take you up to the main gate but you still have to hike the rest of the trail. 在山腳有「石段駕籠」，如果不夠氣力爬樓梯，可以考慮。但也只抬你到大門，其餘都要自己行。The main gate of Konpirasan shrine is (step 365) was built in 1650. The drum tower on the left of the photo was built in 1710. Both are historical constructions. 金刀比羅宮的正門是一道二重門，圖左的鼓樓建於1710年，全部都是古蹟。Step 471: Built in 1659, the “Study House” 書院 is a designated Important Cultural Asset. An entrance fee is required to view some ancient paintings and collectibles. No photos inside. 位於471階的御書院建於1659年，是重要文化財產。內藏珍貴古畫，需要購買入場票，室內禁止拍攝。Step 628 sits the largest wooden building of Konpirasan. It was the former main hall of the temple worshipping the goddess who protects the fisherman and shipping business. This temple was built in 1837, also an Important Cultural Asset. 位於第628級樓梯的旭社是金刀比羅宮境內最大的建築物，建於1837年，是從前松尾寺的金堂，現被定位重要文化財產。The main hall of Konpirasan locates at the 785th Steps. Many people would just make it here. The Inner Shrine is at 1368. 金刀比羅宮的正殿位於785階，很多參拜的信眾都只來到這裡。旁邊有一條小路上奧舍（1368階），如果想挑戰自己，可以試試。At the main hall level, you may get a breath-taking view of Kotohira town and Mount Lino (Sanuki Mt Fuji). 正殿這裡有幾座建築物和觀景台，可以飽覽琴平町及有讚岐富士之稱的飯野山。The charm of Konpirasan is a Konpira dog. In the ancient time, people were less mobile than today. They sent dogs to carry their wish and money to the shrine. That became a significant character of Konpirasan. 金刀比羅宮的人氣御守是這個金御守參拜犬。由於古時交通不方便，而且要趴至少幾百級樓梯去神社，有些百姓會把願望及錢綁在參拜犬身上，帶到神社，所以參拜犬成為這裡的特色。It takes quite a bit of effort to go up to the main shrine. When you head down, stop by Kamitsubaki at Step 500 which is a cafe/restaurant run by the cosmetic brand Shiseido. Here, you may choose to have simple coffee and sandwiches or lunch. 參拜後下山途中（500級）建議你去由資生堂開設的神椿餐廳。這裡有兩層，樓上是咖啡室，樓下是西餐廳。Fruit parfait is the most popular items on the menu. Coffee, sandwiches and desserts are also good. 這裡人氣 NO. 1 的是雜果芭菲，咖啡、三文治、甜品都不錯。
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