Benten Za
A full-scale traditional Japanese style theatre with a revolving stage, a hanamichi (passage through audience to the stage) and masuseki (a box seat). It is still utilized for local events and recitals. Open to the public only when not in use.
- 0887-57-3060
- 795 Akaoka-cho, Konan-city
- Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is holiday)
- available
- available
Ekingura
Ekingura is an art museum that holds and exhibits 23 "Shibaie Byobu" paintings by Hirose Kinzo, a painter from the end of the Edo period. Under the theme of "preserve, communicate and connect", this museum provides overwhelming wonder of the paintings and atmosphere that will take your breath away.
- 0887-57-7117
- 538 Akaoka-cho, Konan-city
- Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is holiday)
- available
- available
Maki-dera Chokokuji
This temple is a historical site of Konan City. Jizo Bosatsu, a stone statue of Buddhist saint, is a protected cultural property of Konan City. The temple bell is designated as a protected cultural property of Kochi Prefecture. Situated on the top of a mountain, it commands a panoramic view of Tosa Bay and the Konan area.
- 0887-55-1937
- 783 Hao, Yasu-cho, Konan-city
- available
Tei Port
A roadside oasis surrounded by the sea and trees.
Popular racing cars and rally cars, mostly European, are exhibited. All 70 cars are in mint condition and extremely rare. It’s one of the best automobile museums in Japan. A must see for car maniacs.
- 0887-56-0511
- Tei, Yasu-cho, Konan-city
- available
Dainichi Ji
Dainichi Ji is the 28th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. There is also a ? in Mahvairocana. The name is fine since it is someone's name. Also western Honshu isn't totally correct, using Chu-Shikoku would be better I feel.
- 0887-56-0638
- 476 Bodaiji, Noichi-cho, Konan-city
- available
◆About Shikoku 88 Sacred Places
A legendary monk Kobo Daishi Kukai founded 88 temples on Shikoku 1200 years ago, to ward off evil spirits. In Buddhism, humans have 88 worldly desires, and by touring the 88 sacred places of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, those desires are said to disappear, making your wishes come true.
