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This is the Ichinomiya (the shrine of the highest rank) in Kochi. The Miyajishi (shrine guardian lions) enshrined in the worship hall are made of Bizen ware; the figure on the left—the A-gyō (depicted with its mouth open)—was created in 1866, while the one on the right—the Un-gyō (with its mouth closed)—was made in 2011. It took over 140 years for the pair to be completed. They possess expressive faces that evoke a sense of familiarity. Behind the main hall lies a refreshing forest; after paying your respects, I encourage you to take a leisurely stroll through the woods and feel the sacred atmosphere.

Takaya Shrine consists of the Lower Shrine, Middle Shrine, and Main Shrine. You can reach the Main Shrine from the Lower Shrine by car or bus, but it takes about 50 minutes to walk uphill to reach the Main Shrine. From the torii gate in front of the Main Shrine, on a clear day you can see the cityscape of Kanonji and the Seto Inland Sea, making it a refreshing and pleasant view, and it is a popular power spot known as the "Torii Gate in the Sky."

It is one of the 20 sacred sites of Shikoku. The mountain range visible from the ropeway is beautiful.Hashikura-ji Temple is known for the legend of a tengu (mythical creature) carrying chopsticks.It is affectionately known as the inner sanctuary of Konpira-san (Kagawa Prefecture).The stone steps leading to the main shrine have 262 steps, the same number as the Heart Sutra. When visiting with other pilgrims, it's a lively atmosphere, but when pray alone, you can enjoy a peaceful time.