“Saba-ga-” from Tosashimizu

    Of Kochi’s mackerel, Shimizu mackerel or Shimizu saba is the most famous.

   Blue mackerel, which is caught and offloaded at Tosashimizu Port, is branded as “Shimizu Saba”. Creatively, they made a burger out of this fresh saba!

Aquariums in Kochi

   If you want to know about marine life in Kochi, please visit the Ashizuri Kaiyōkan in Tosashimizu City, which houses about 150 species of marine creatures that are native to Kochi.

Great Figures in Kochi - Manjiro Nakahama (1827-1898)

   When he was 14 years old, Manjiro Nakahama was shipwrecked on his first fishing trip. He was rescued by a passing American whaling ship, and was taken to America. He learned English and the art of navigation in America and later returned to Japan. He became a bridge of communication between these two countries. There is a statue of Manjiro at Ashizuri Promontory.

Fireworks Display in Shiminsai Ashizuri Festival

When: Sat. Aug.13, 8pm-9pm
Where: Kashima, Shimizu Port, Tosashimizu City
Directions: Get on a bus bound for Ashizuri at Nakamura Sta. on the Tosa Kuroshio Line and get off at Plaza Pal Mae bus stop, and then walk 5 min.
Scale of fireworks: 10,000 shots
Inquiries: 0880-82-5547

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“Saba-ga-” from Tosashimizu

Of Kochi’s mackerel, Shimizu mackerel or Shimizu saba is the most famous.

Spring is here! Renew your soul!

In this season of new leaves and rebirth, consider going on a trip to cleanse your soul.

You may know that there is the 88 Temple Pilgrimage in Shikoku. They are popular among all ages. The warmer weather makes springtime a popular time for making a pilgrimage. There are many temples in Kochi, from No. 24 in the east to 39 in the west. It can be hard to know where to begin, but you can start with a visit to your nearest temple (map: right).

 If you wish to get some positive energy for the new season, let me introduce you to some of the so-called “Power Spots”. Tosa Shrine (Ikku, Kochi City) is not only famous for the god of success in business, but it has also been the guardian deity of Tosa since it was founded in the year 460.