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First visit to Kochi in 2026. 5 Recommended Shrines
Here are 5 recommended shrines in Kochi in 2026.
We gathered shrines in Kochi city that can also be visited for sightseeing.
Tosa-jinja Shrine
[Address] 2-16-1, Ikkushinane, Kouchi-shi
[Gosaijin] Ajikikone no Kamikotonushi no Kami
At the beginning of the Kamakura period, the era of Shinto and Buddhism was entered, and this was called Tosa Kuni Sochi Ichinomiya.
It is a shrine that is called "Shinane-sama" by people in Kochi.
There is a parking lot, but the time of Hatsumode is quite crowded. A temporary parking lot will be set up, so please check the official website for details.
Okawakami Mirafu-jinja Shrine
[Address] 243, Kahokuchonirono, Kami-shi, Kochi
[Gosaijin] Taneko Ota no mikoto
Engi era Shikinaisha. The shrine is a designated cultural property of the prefecture.
The size of the shrine is large, the trees are dignified and calm, and the roof is said to be beautiful and Yumi for the construction of the late Tokugawa period.
The current shrine was laid down in the first year of Keio (1865) and was completed in 1869.
The shrine is decorated with elaborate sculptures by master craftsmen, and it is said that at the time of construction it was called "Tosa Nikko".
The precincts are large, and you can see cedar trees of sacred trees that are over 1,000 years old.
This picture of the zodiac guard was drawn by Takashi Yanase.
It seems that there are many places where the amulet awarding place is absent, so you can purchase this amulet online.
Right away from Takashi Yanase Memorial Hall!
Official website
Shioe Tenman-gu Shrine
[Address] 19-20, Tenjincho, Kochi-shi
[Gosaijin] Michizane Sugawara
Haruhiko Matsumoto, a servant of Michizane, came to this area to convey the ho and swords, the relics of Michizane, who died in Dazaifu, to his eldest son, Asomi Takami. It is said that the origin of Shioe Tenman-gu Shrine is that Takami Asomi puts his relics and worships them.
It is a walking distance from the center of Kochi City, and it is crowded with many worshipers during the first visit. If you are a car, please use the nearby parking lot.
Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine (Wakamiya Hachimangu)
[Address] 6600, Nagahama, Kochi-shi
[Gosaijin] Hosada betsu no mikoto (Emperor Ojin) Sochotaihime no mikoto (Emperor Ojin) (Empress Jingu)
After destroying the Taira clan in Dannoura, Yoritomo Minamoto laid the foundations of the Kamakura Shogunate by assigning guardians and landowners throughout the country. In addition, praying for the happiness of his grandfather, Tameyoshi Minamotono, and wishing for the prosperity of Genji, the spirit of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine was invited to the site of Tameyoshi's residence in Rokujo, Kyoto, and Rokujo Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine was newly built.
It is the closest shrine to the sea from the hotel. Recommended for sightseeing to Katsura-hama Beach. There is also a free parking lot.
Kochi University Shrine
[Address] 2-7-2, Obiyamachi, Kochi-shi
[Gosaijin] Amaterasu no Okami
After the Meiji Restoration, the government issued a policy of "Daikyo Nobufu", and activities that value Jingu was organized nationwide. Then, in 1878, with the permission of the Jingujicho, the construction of a temple to welcome the spirit of the Jingu Shrine began at this shrine. We headed to Ise to welcome the spirit, and the ceremony of the spirit was held at the first gate of Naiku, and God was enshrined in this land. This shrine has been revered as the center of Ise worship in Kochi Prefecture and has been up to this day.
It is a shrine close to Hirome Market. There is no parking lot, so please use the nearest coin parking etc.
