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Tosa Jinja

Kochi · Kochi · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 土佐神社

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Tosa Jinja
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WHAT TO DOTosa Jinja

Seen from above, the halls form a dragonfly, an unusual layout called iri-tonbo-zukuri. Chosokabe Motochika rebuilt it.

WHEREKochi

Central · Kochi

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Seen from above, the halls form a dragonfly, an unusual layout called iri-tonbo-zukuri. Chosokabe Motochika rebuilt it.

About this place

Tosa jinja (土佐神社) is a Shinto shrine located in the Ichinomiya-shinane neighborhood in the northeastern part of the city of Kochi, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of the former Tosa Province. The shrine's main festival is held annually from March 11–13. Several of the shrine structures are designated National Important Cultural Properties. The shrine's Shinane Festival, held on August 25, is known as one of the three major festivals of Kochi.

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Founded:Unknown (ancient) Shrine rank:Ichinomiya of Tosa Province Designation:Important Cultural Property Blessings:Warding off evil, Agriculture

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