Kotohira Jinja

The sea guardian deity watching over Nagasaki's port town. Beloved as Konpira-san, it has gathered the faith of those wishing for safe voyages and prosperous commerce. In this land of Nagasaki with its exotic atmosphere, it is a precious existence transmitting the culture of ancient Japanese shrines. As the deity of maritime safety, it has received deep faith from fishermen and merchants, walking together with the development of Nagasaki harbor. Even now, unchanged, it brings the blessings of the sea and the prosperity of commerce to those visiting this place.