soaking in kotohira
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Journey with Steve Gillick of Talking Travel to the city of Kotohira
on Japan's Shikoku Island
All Photographs by Steve Gillick (copyright 2011-2012)Map is from Wikipedia
Read Steve's Article "Soaking in Kotohira"in www.travelindustrytoday.com
"Soaking" pertains to both the wonderful hot baths and the ambaince of the town
Soaking in Kotohira
Kotohira Train Station with Tower in the background
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The 88 Shrine Pilgrimage Route Around Shikoku Island
K - Kotohira
Beginning the 785 Stone Step ascent of Mt. Zozu-San to the Main Shrine.
You pass by restaurants, and shops selling souvenirs, hats, walking
sticks and masks.
And then a bit higher on the mountain, you wander past lanterns, memorial
plaques and small shrines
The Steps leading to the shrine at Kampira-san
Memorial Lanterns
Donation Plaques from Corporations
Donations to Kampira-san, for the protection of seafarers
Mini Submarine
Astronaut Memorial and mini-sub
The Shrines and the View from the top
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Messages to ask for health, happiness and success
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Hannya and Tengu Masks ward off evil spirits and bring health and good luck
Toraya Soba Restaurant - and interior (inset)
Limbering up for a productive work day
Takadoro Tower
Saya Bashi Bridge
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Kotosankaku Ryokan Hotel
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Double Room
Private dining compartment
Meditating on an absolutely
delicious dinner
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Rice with dried fish, plum and green pickle, served with Udon soup
Fish in special sauce with sticky potato and tofu
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Sashimi served under a cracked ice-like dome
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Fresh sashimi
Steak cooked in a parchment bowl at
our table
So long to Kotohira for a while and on to discover other cities
in Shikoku
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