Kotohira and Kompirisan shrine area at mountain (Japan)
In order:
On the train from Okayama to Kotohira
On way through Kotohira to the Kompirisan shrine complex
In ascending order (lowest shrine to highest, by altitude)
There are seven (7) layers. 1 is at the bottom. 7 is at the top.
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First Shinto shrine at Kompirasan
Second Shinto Shrine at Kompirasan
Third Shinto shrine (dedicated to horse) at Kompirasan
View of Kotohira town
Ornamental water purifying area
Interior of shrine
Offering coins
Fourth area: Small Shinto shrine; horse shrine; large Shinto shrine
View of Kotohira
Interior of shrine
People offering money at shrine
Fifth Shinto shrine
Sixth area: interior of a large shinto shrine
Seventh area: view of Kotohira town from the top, and view of the top-most Shinto shrine
Sake museum in Kotohira Town
On the train to Okayama City