[Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture] 16th Ashizuri Kirari
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We would like to introduce "Ashizuri Kirari," an event that beautifully lights up the nights of Ashizuri. Now in its 16th year, the event has become a beloved staple in the early winter of the local Tosashimizu area.
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The Hata region of Kochi Prefecture is located at the southwestern tip of Shikoku, and is a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, facing Tosa Bay to the east and Bungo Channel to the west. It is made up of three cities, two towns, and one village: Hara Village. It is a natural powerhouse rich in blessings, including the nationally famous Shimanto River and Cape Ashizuri, the blessings of the Kuroshio Current that flows along the coast, and the blessings of mountains that boast the largest area of forests in the country.
Introduction
The 16th annual "Ashizuri Kirari" event will be held on Saturday, November 23rd and the following day, Sunday, November 24th. Normally, the main venues are Ashizurimisaki Park and Kongofukuji Temple, but this year's event will have John Manjiro Footbath and The MANA Village Hotel as satellite venues.
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Table of Contents
- Overview of the 16th Ashizuri Kirari
- Access to the "Ashizuri Kirari" venue
- Important points to note when accessing the "Ashizuri Kirari" venue
- 6th Ashizuri Kirari Photo Contest
- More deals
- Related links
- Accommodation information links
Overview of the 16th Ashizuri Kirari
Poster
Location
Kongofukuji Temple, Ashizurimisaki Park, Tosashimizu City (venue)
John Man Foot Bath (venue), Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City
Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City TheMANA Village (Satellite venue)
Event Schedule
Saturday, November 23, 2024 Sunday, November 24, 2024
*If the event is postponed in case of rain, backup days are December 7th (Saturday) and December 8th (Sunday)
schedule
Saturday, November 23rd (if alternate date is Saturday, December 7th)
Opening Event
16:30 ~ Ashizuri drum performance
17:00～ Lighting ceremony
Sunday, November 24th * Sunday, December 8th if there is a back-up date
Opening Event
16:30 ~ Dance performance (Shimizu Dance Studio)
Events held on both days : 15:45 ~ Seven Wonders Guided Tour
16:30～ Booths (Ashizurimisaki Women's Group, Tosashimizu City Tourism Association, BLUE BLUE, etc.)
20:00～ Stargazing
About TheMANA Village (Satellite Venue)
The lobby and lounge cafe, which is usually reserved for hotel guests, will be open to the public, and non-guests will also be welcome to visit.
The venue will be open from 18:00 to 20:30 on both days.
Access to the "Ashizuri Kirari" venue
Access by car
Approximately 20 minutes from the center of Tosashimizu City (approximately 14 km)
Please use Prefectural Route 27 Westbound (towards Nakahama and Ohama) (The entire route is a two-lane road, except for a section at the tip.)
For information on how to get to Tosashimizu City, please see the Tosashimizu City Hall website.
Access by public transport
The last bus leaving Cape Ashizuri is at around 5pm.
Therefore, this information is intended for people staying at inns and hotels in the Ashizuri Cape area.
The nearest train stations to Tosashimizu are in the neighboring city of Shimanto (Tosa-Nakamura Station) and the city of Sukumo (Sukumo Station).
From both stations, there are bus routes to "Ashizurimisaki", which is close to the "Ashizuri Kirari" venue. Please use these routes (there are no direct buses between Sukumo Station and Ashizurimisaki).
If you would like to check the timetable or have any inquiries, please contact Kochi Southwest Transportation.
Access to TheMANA Village (Satellite Venue)
Access by car
Approximately 15 minutes from the center of Tosashimizu city (approximately 12 km)
Please take Prefectural Route 27 Westbound (towards Nakahama and Ohama).
About 5 minutes from the tip of Cape Ashizuri (about 3km)
Please take Prefectural Route 27 Westbound (towards Nakahama and Ohama).
Important points to note when accessing the "Ashizuri Kirari" venue
Free Shuttle Bus
The Ashizurimisaki Parking Lot, which is the closest parking lot to Ashizurimisaki Park and Kongofukuji Temple, has space for around 20 cars, so in consideration of congestion during the event, a free shuttle bus will operate between the venue and the municipal parking lot/hotel.
Route : Municipal parking lot (in front of the Kokusai Hotel) → Manjiro foot bath → Kongofukuji Temple (main venue) Manjiro foot bath → Municipal parking lot → TheMANA Village (satellite venue) → Ashizuri Sunnyside Hotel → Ashizuri Thermae → Municipal parking lot
Operating hours
Both days: 16:00 (departing from the municipal parking lot) - 20:30 (final bus ends in front of Kongofukuji Temple)
Ashizuri Cape East Parking Lot
If the Ashizurimisaki Parking Lot and the municipal parking lot are full, you can use the Ashizurimisaki East Parking Lot, located about 600m east of the Ashizurimisaki Parking Lot. From here it is about a 10-minute walk to the venue.
6th Ashizuri Kirari Photo Contest
This is a photo contest for photos that include works that will be exhibited at the 16th Ashizuri Kirari.
The contest is for digital data only.
For more details, please see the following page.
More deals
Post on social media and get a free croquette!
During the event, the first 100 people who post a picture of Ashizuri Kirari on social media will receive a free croquette (Tosashimizu City Tourism Association)
Answer the questionnaire and receive a coupon to use at the food and drink booths!
A survey will be conducted on the day of the event to serve as reference for the next event.
Those who respond to the survey will be presented with a ticket that can be used at the food and beverage booth.
Limited to the first 125 people each day. For more information, please come to the main reception desk on the day.
Present a photo of Ashizuri Kirari to receive a discount campaign!
If you participate in Ashizuri Kirari and take and present the designated photo, you will be able to receive special benefits at the following facilities for two days only, on November 24th (Sunday) and 25th (Monday).
For more information, please come to the main reception on the day of the event.
List of participating facilities
◆ Cape Ashizuri Cruise (Cape Ashizuri Ocean Cruise)
Benefits: Experience fee (junior high school students and above) 2500 yen reduced to 2000 yen (elementary school students) 1250 yen reduced to 1000 yen
Bonus: Original badge gift
◆ Roadside Station Mejika no Sato Tosashimizu
Benefits: Free hot coffee at "SODABUSHI Cafe", limited to 10 people per day
Benefits: Annual pass will be given for the price of one admission
◆ Kawakubo Chihiro (inside Umi Gallery Terrace)
Benefits: 50 yen discount per person (planned)
◆ Tatsukushi Visitor Center Uminowa
Bonus: Free gift (clear file, etc.), limited to 10 people per day
Tosashimizu City accommodation campaign underway!
We are currently running a campaign where you can book a special plan and receive accommodation fees as well as points that can be used at affiliated stores in Tosashimizu City.
For more details, please click the button below.
Related links
Accommodation information links
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The Hata region of Kochi Prefecture is located at the southwestern tip of Shikoku, and is a peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean, facing Tosa Bay to the east and Bungo Channel to the west. It is made up of three cities, two towns, and one village: Hara Village. It is a natural powerhouse rich in blessings, including the nationally famous Shimanto River and Cape Ashizuri, the blessings of the Kuroshio Current that flows along the coast, and the blessings of mountains that boast the largest area of forests in the country.
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