The Living Heritage of Tosa-Reihoku
- Temple / Shrine
- Sake Museum
- Festivals
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Explore History
The Tosa-Reihoku area is home to ancient temples, shrines, and traditional crafts with over a thousand years of history. Many historical buildings and cultural treasures still stand today, quietly preserving the spirit of old Japan.
Junisho-jinja Shrine
Hours
Open all day (grounds only)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Tel
Tel:0887-76-2084
Intl Tel: +81-887-76-2084 (Motoyama Board of Education)
Address
248 Motoyama, Motoyama-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
Please use the Motoyama Town Hall parking lot.
Access
15-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, then 10-minute wal
Nakajima Kannon-do Hall
Hours
Open all day (grounds only)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Tel
Tel:0887-82-0483
Intl Tel: +81-887-82-0483 (Tosa Board of Education)
Address
782-7 Tai, Tosa-cho, Tosa-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
Please use Nakajima Children's Park
Access
15-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange, then 11-minute walk
Nyakuichioji-gu Shrine
Hours
Open all day (grounds only)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Tel
Tel：0887-82-0214
Intl Tel: +81-887-82-0214
Address
769-2 Jike, Motoyama-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
15 spaces (Next to the fire cistern, No. 2 Parking Lot)
Access
20-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Hours
Open all day (grounds only)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Address
794 Sugi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
Please use the Sugi no Osugi parking lot
Access
5-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Former Tajikawa Domain Bansho Shoin
Hour
Sundays and holidays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Monday to Saturday
Admission
Adults: ¥210
Elementary to High School Students: ¥100
*Group discount (20 or more): Adults ¥160 / Students ¥80
*Free admission for preschoolers with a guardian, and for visitors with a disability certificate, senior citizen card, rehabilitation certificate, or mental disability certificate
Tel
Tel: 0887-72-0450
Intl Tel: +81-887-72-0450 (Otoyo Board of Education)
Address
28-1 Tajikawashimomyo, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
10 spaces
Access
20-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Jofuku-ji Temple
Hours
Open all day (temple grounds)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Toyonaga Museum of History and Folklore
Adults: ¥500
University and high school students: ¥400
Junior high and elementary school students: ¥100
Tel
Tel: 0887-74-0305
Intl Tel: +81-887-74-0305
Address
158 Ao, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
10 spaces (No.1 Parking Lot)
Access
20-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Buraku-ji Temple Yakushi-do Hall
Hours
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Reservation required)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Special admission fee: ¥500 (Reservation required)
Tel
Tel: 0887-73-0029
Intl Tel: +81-887-73-0029
Address
314 Terauchi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
20 spaces
Access
20-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Henshozan Kongo-ji Temple
Hours
Open all day (temple grounds)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Tel
Tel: 0887-82-0243
Intl Tel: +81-887-82-0243
Address
759 Jike, Motoyama-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
15 spaces
Access
20-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Former Shirataki Mine
Hours
Open all day (outdoor site)
Closed
Open year-round
Admission
Free
Tel
Tel: 0887-84-2201
Intl Tel: +81-887-84-2201 (Okawa Village Furusatomura Public Corporation)
Address
Asatani, Okawa-mura, Tosa-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
None
Access
60-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
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Sake Brewery Keigetsu-kan
A Local Treasure of Tradition and Taste
Keigetsu-kan is a museum attached to a beloved local sake brewery that blends tradition with innovation. It honors Keigetsu Ōmachi (1869–1925), a celebrated sake brewer, poet, and literary figure of the Meiji era.
Inside, you’ll find calligraphy, hanging scrolls, and stone monuments engraved with his poetry—offering a glimpse into Japan’s cultural and artistic heritage. Admission is just 220 yen, and for the same price, you can take home a cup of sake as a memorable souvenir.
Sake Brewery Keigetsu-kan
Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
Sundays
Tel
Tel: 0887-82-0504
Intl Tel: +81-887-82-0504
Address
418 Tai, Tosa-cho, Tosa-gun, Kochi, Japan
Parking
2 spaces
Access
Approximately 22-minute drive from Otoyo Interchange on the Kochi Expressway
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Festivals & Traditional Performing Arts
Living Traditions Passed Down for Over a Thousand Years
The Tosa-Reihoku area is home to local festivals and folk traditions that have been passed down continuously for more than a thousand years. Some are officially designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Assets of Japan.
Each festival has its own unique origin, rituals, and meanings. Understanding their stories and customs offers a deeper connection to the spirit of the region—and a rare chance to witness living history in action.
Kamizeki Amidado Hall Dedication Sumo
Date
August 14
Tel
Tel: 0887-76-2281
Intl Tel: +81-887-76-2281
Address
Kamizeki, Motoyama-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
(*If you are unsure of the location, please contact us in advance.)
Parking
Limited (please inquire in advance)
Access
30-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Minagawa Hyakumanben Festival
Date
Usually held on a Sunday in late July
(*Please contact us for the exact date.)
Tel
Tel: 0887-82-2450
Intl Tel: +81-887-82-2450
Address
Minamikawa, Tosa-cho, Tosa-gun, Kochi, Japan
(*If you are unsure of the location, please contact us in advance.)
Access
Approximately 56-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Iwahara Kagura
Date
October 15 (solar calendar)
Tel
Tel: 0887-72-0450
Intl Tel: +81-887-72-0450
Address
Location varies each year
Access
Approximately 45-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
Ｎagabuchi Kagura
Date
September 18 (old lunar calendar)
(*Held in the precincts of Nagabuchi Shrine, together with the Momote ritual)
Tel
Tel: 0887-72-0450
Intl Tel: +81-887-72-0450
Address
468 Nagabuchi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi, Japan
Access
Approximately 40-minute drive from Kochi Expressway Otoyo Interchange
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Events Calendar
Information as of August 2025. Dates and schedules are subject to change.
| April | Motoyama Town | Motoyama Flower Festival（mid-April to early-May / Kizenzan Nigiwai Hiroba(Festival Plaza)：mid-April） |
| Okawa Village | Okawa Cherry Blossom & Shibazakura Festival（late-March to mid-April） | |
| May | Okawa Village | Shirataki Hometown Festival（early-May） |
| June | Tosa Town | Miyakono Insect-Repelling Ritual（mid-June） |
| July | Tosa Town | Minagawa Hyakumanben Festival（late-July） Eastern District Summer Evening Festival（Nakajima Kannon Hall 17th Night Festival（late-Jul） |
| August | Otoyo Town | Ananai District Segake Ritual（early to mid-August） |
| Motoyama Town | Motoyama Town Citizens' Festival (early to mid-August) Kamizeki Amida Hall Dedication Sumo (August 14th) Tokoji Temple 17th Night Festival (late-August) | |
| Tosa Town | Aikawa Summer Evening Festival (early-August) Jizoji Bon Dance Festival (August 13th) Ishihara Summer Evening Festival (August 14th) Nonaka Festival | |
| Okawa Village | Okawa Village Citizens' Festival (mid-August) | |
| September | ||
| October | Tosa Harvest Festival (last Sunday in October, venue changes each year | |
| November | Motoyama Town | Motoyama Town Industry & Culture Festival (mid-November) |
| Tosa Town | Yamabiko Carnival (mid-November to early-Desember) Tosa Town Industry & Culture Festival (mid-November) | |
| Okawa Village | Shanikusai (Meat Appreciation Festival) (November 3rd) | |
| December | ||
| January | ||
| February | Otoyo Town | Minami-Oo Fukujusou-no-Sato Adonis Festival (early-February to early-March) |
| Tosa Town | Mine-Ishihara Adonis Festival (early-February) | |
| March | Okawa Village | Okawa Cherry Blossom & Shibazakura Festival（late-March to mid-April） |