2026 Tosa City Otsuna Matsuri (Giant Tug-of-War Festival): A Full One-Day Course
A full-day course to enjoy the spirited “Tosa City Otsuna Matsuri” (Giant Tug-of-War Festival, August 15, 2026, along the Tosa-Ino Prefectural Road), where strong contestants pull on a massive rope. Start the day by visiting Takaoka Shrine (高岡神社), the tutelary shrine of Tosa City, then try your hand at traditional papermaking at a craft village dedicated to Tosa washi. Cool off by touching the clear waters of the Niyodo River (仁淀川), then enjoy an early dinner along the shopping street in Takaokamachi. At 6:30 p.m., the giant rope is brought out along the prefectural road, and the tug-of-war begins, bringing the community's excitement to its peak.
Schedule
Visit the beloved ancient shrine, the tutelary deity of Tosa City
Try traditional papermaking with Tosa washi, a craft with over 1,000 years of history
Look out over the mouth of the Niyodo River from an observation deck and cool off in the sea breeze ahead of the festival night
Stroll through the old-fashioned townscape and enjoy an early dinner
A spirited tug-of-war with a thick rope, contested between east and west teams
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