Tosa Jinja

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History & Origins

An ancient shrine said to have been founded in the 4th year of Emperor Yuryaku, it received national reverence as the Ichinomiya of Tosa Province throughout the medieval and early modern periods. The surviving main hall, heiden, and haiden were built between 1567 and 1571 by Chosokabe Motochika, a Sengoku daimyo of Tosa, and are designated Important Cultural Properties.

Highlights

The shrine buildings constructed by Chosokabe Motochika are Important Cultural Properties and convey the history and culture of Tosa. The 'Shinane Festival,' held on August 24 and 25 each year, is a grand summer festival known as one of the three great festivals of Tosa, featuring a portable shrine procession and dedicatory events.

Visitor Guide

It is about a 15-minute walk from Ichinomiya Station on the Tosaden tram line. From JR Kochi Station it is about 20 minutes by bus. By car, it is about 15 minutes from the Kochi Interchange on the Kochi Expressway.

Best Season

The Shinane Festival in August is Tosa's signature summer festival. Many worshippers also visit for hatsumode, when the grounds are lively at the start of the new year.

Blessings

Annual Events

• August

  Shinane-sai (Shinanesai)

  One of the three great festivals of Tosa, held on August 24 and 25. It is a major summer festival representing Kochi, with a portable shrine procession and dedicatory events.

• January

  Hatsumode (New Year Visit)

  As the Ichinomiya of Tosa Province, many worshippers visit at the start of the new year to pray for a rich harvest and good fortune.

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