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This year, the Yasui Kagura will take place at Hasshokawauchi Shrine on December 8th, and next year, it will be held at Kumano Shrine on December 12th. Both shrines are located by Yasui Gorge.
Though the ritual will not be open to the general public this year due to the pandemic, the ritual will be performed as usual. During the Yasui Kagura, dancers appear in various traditional garbs and masks. Kura Master: Kochi's sakes are platinum and gold award winners in various categories! Kura Master is a … More Japanese sake competition that has been organized every year in France since Held mainly by French people for French people, its main goal is to reward the sakes that suit French cuisine the most, and thus help increase their popularity in France.
Momiji time in Kochi! As you may already know, momiji or Japanese maple is to autumn what sakura is to … More spring in Japan! To celebrate the lovely colors of this season, we have decided to share with you pictures of the 3 top places to enjoy momiji in Kochi!
There are also numerous waterfalls to enjoy. Highly recommended for temple and autumn lovers. When you look at these pictures, which place would you like to visit the most? You must already know that Kochi is famous for its yuzu, right? There are many dishes made with yuzu in Kochi, … More but locals all agree that Yuno-su is the best.
The word "Su" means vinegar in Japanese, and the word "Yuno-su" is derived from "Yuzu no su".
But in fact there is not a drop of vinegar in it. The vitamin C contained in yuzu is effective in preventing colds and eliminating active oxygen species, which is the reason why Kochi Prefecture uses yuzu in a variety of dishes. Yuno-su is not only used to make Inaka-sushi, but is also added to stir-fried vegetables, meat and yuno-su pickles.
Every year in Kochi, a festival is held on the birthday of Ryoma Sakamoto, one of the most well-known historical … More figures in Japan. Various events celebrating this man are held during the month of November.
And on the Sunday closest to November 15th, which is both the birth date and death anniversary of Ryoma Sakamoto, dance performances, stamp rallies and workshops take place at Katsurahama Park. Let's relax by enjoying the view of Yoshinobu rice terraces! Anyone would be fascinated by the spectacular … More scenery created by the harmony of rice terraces, mountains and the sky combined together in the town of Motoyama.
To give you an idea of the region's beauty, take a look at the pictures below this article. They are only a small part of what this place can offer! Join us on a live program from Umaji Village on Nov. This live program is offered in conjunction with H. The original plan for our second day was to drive towards the south-west to take full advantage of local outdoor activities.
This coupled with an abundance of rivers, makes it a haven for nature lovers. The Shimanto River is said to be the last remaining clear stream in Japan devoid of any dams. The quality of water of Niyodo River has been rated the best in Japan, while Yoshino River boasts with one of the clearest waters in the prefecture.
No wonder that Kochi offers an abundance of river activities including rafting, canoeing, fly fishing, and regular fishing.
Happy Raft is one of the most popular companies that can organize great adventures for families and friends. Despite the horrid weather, I loved driving along the winding scenic roads past the roaming river, lush forests, and moss-covered temples. After an hour or two of driving, our host brought us to Shaenjiri, a local roadside spot run by the sweetest grandmas.
They cook their hearts out every single day serving home-cooked dishes all prepared with the produce sourced from their farms. I made sure to buy a jar of home-cooked marinated pickled ume Japanese plum , cause it was ah-mazing. We then continued to a small blacksmith workshop Kurogane tucked away in the forest along the river.
I had no idea what to expect but it ended up being one of the best experiences of my life. As the rain continued to pour, we spent four hours learning from the master blacksmith Nobuya Hayashi about tatara ironmaking and forged our own Japanese knives. Hayashi-san is incredibly friendly, speaks English well and guides you step by step through the entire process.
That knife will definitely be one of our family heirlooms from now on, especially because Hayashi-san inscribed our family name on it in Japanese. We quickly checked into a seaside Hotel Nest West western and traditional tatami rooms, sento baths and great breakfast available , before settling into one of the local izakayas by the Tosa-Irino station for some late-night delectables you bet we ordered more katsuo and sake.
I booked the hotel at a special rate through Agoda, but even at normal rates it is good value. WI-FI in all areas of the hotel. It is located just beside the arcade shopping steet with shops and restaurant. From this terrace, you can enjoy a spectacular view of mountains partially submerged in a carpet of white clouds, at an elevation of meters above sea level. Log in to get trip updates and message other travelers. Both shrines are located by Yasui Gorge. The sun was shining, the waters of the ocean were sparkling, and all around me, steep green mountain hills were peppered with the last oranges of autumn.
A tour of Nakatosa provides a perfect insight into the rustic lifestyle of Kochi with its quaint streets and authentic atmosphere of a fishing town, known for its unique pole-and-line fishing method. One of the few local spots worth visiting is Nishioka Shuzo sake brewery which is housed within the oldest sake brewery building in the prefecture dating back to the Edo period. The market is a small maze of arcades and outdoor stalls selling seafood, locally farmed vegetables and fruit, and souvenirs, as well as the inviting restaurants serving the freshly cooked local dishes.
We got to meet with the head of the market who had just returned from fishing and boasted with unusually big catch of katsuo.
We were also told that this is arguably one of the best places to taste katsuo sashimi on Shikoku Island and all of Japan. He led us to the back of the market where we had a chance to sear katsuo with our own hands in a special brick oven fired with hay to give fish that appetizing smoky flavor , after which he cut it up for us and served to our table.
It tasted incredible. This seemingly rural part of Kochi also attracts local tourists with its numerous water activities: surfing, snorkeling and diving, whale watching and deep-sea fishing. As I was boarding the flight back to Tokyo, with my jeans fitting a bit tighter from ridiculous amount of food I had consumed and my heart full from the implausible hospitality I was exposed to, I once again was reminded why I fell in love with Japan.
Japan is an amazing place that captivates your heart and turns every day into kire kire, a beautiful memory, and I hope you will all get to experience it someday. Looking to travel while stationed abroad? Check out our other Pacific community sites! We are 4 adults arriving into Kochi on August 18 at 8am and departing at 5pm on Holland America Maasdam. Welcome to Asia Shore Excursions. Of course, you can easily customize your own itinerary with us. The detailed reply for your Kochi shore excursion has been already sent to your email, please check it.
Kochi (高知, Kōchi) prefecture is a natural paradise in Japan filled with paths are just wide enough for a single car to cross in most places. While Kochi may lack world famous landmarks, Kochi's attractions are varied and many. The castle itself is set in a pleasant park that is a popular picnic and and kids can also get the chance to dress up in samurai armour.
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