Other sites
Museum of History
A good match with a visit to Kanamaru-za see below, this museum showcases local folkcraft, including plenty of kabuki costumes and props.
Marine Science Museum
Highlights include a restored vessel from the Edo period along with all sorts of radio-controlled boats, bridges, and musings about man's relationship with the sea.
Kinryo Sake Museum
This museum describes the various stages in sake production. The exhibits are mostly in Japanese, but there are leaflets in other languages at the entrance to explain the process.
Kompira-san
Great Gate
The Great Gate, halfway up the hill, marks your entry into the shrine complex.
The sights below are listed in order as you ascend the steps.
Izutama Shrine
Far fewer visitors make it all the way up here, and you'll be rewarded with nice views over the city. Also known as the Inner Shrine.
Asahi Shrine
This shrine, which dates back to 1837, is the largest, oldest, and most impressive of Kompira's many shrine halls, in ornately decorated unpainted wood.
Main Shrine
The centerpiece of the temple complex, with a large square in front and many buildings packed in a cluster.
Treasure Hall