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Episode Details: A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san
A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san
Series: Journeys in Japan
Season: Season 2
Episode Number: 16
Air Date:
Duration: 28 min
Since ancient times people have made been making pilgrimages here to worship at Kotohira Shrine. Commonly known as Kompira-san, this shrine was thought to bring good luck, offer protection for sailors and assure abundant harvests. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Haruka Orth explores the area around Kotohira Shrine, which seems to have changed very little since the days of old.