John Manjiro's Statue Gazing at the Pacific - Touching Upon Tosa's History
About this spot
The bronze statue of John Manjiro (Nakahama Manjiro) standing near the Ashizuri Cape Lighthouse commemorates this remarkable figure from Tosa Shimizu City, who drifted away at age 14, crossed to America, and upon returning became a bridge of Japan-America exchange. The statue is positioned as if gazing toward the Pacific Ocean - his birthplace's sea - and its impressive presence blends harmoniously with the cape's landscape, making it a popular spot. Telling children the story of Manjiro while taking commemorative photos creates wonderful memories. Located immediately near the Ashizuri Cape Lighthouse, it's a standard stop to visit alongside the lighthouse tour.
Fireworks details
Name: 市民祭あしずりまつり納涼花火大会
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–20:40
Venue: 土佐清水市・清水港(鹿島周辺)
Shells: approx. 7,000
2026年8月1日(土)20時から40分間にわたって繰り広げられる、市民祭あしずりまつり納涼花火大会です。清水港の鹿島周辺から打ち上げられる約7,000発は、土佐清水市の夏の夜を彩る地域を代表する花火大会で、港に集まった地元の人々と一緒に楽しむ温かな雰囲気も魅力のひとつです。太平洋に開けた清水港の広い夜空に次々と大輪が開き、港の水面に光が反射する様子は海辺の花火大会ならではの美しさ。山々に囲まれた内陸とは異なる、潮の香りと波音の中で楽しむ40分間のフィナーレは、四国最南端の夏の旅の締めくくりにふさわしい光景です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は大会主催者・土佐清水市の公式発表で必ず確認してください。終了後は周辺の道路が混み合うため、すぐに移動するよりも港でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから帰路に就くのがおすすめです。帰りの駐車場や宿泊先へのルートは事前に確認しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Hours: approx. 15:30–20:40
Where: 土佐清水市・清水港（鹿島）周辺会場
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Just a short walk from Ashizuri Cape Lighthouse. Viewing is free, and no admission procedures are necessary. The surrounding walking trail has some unstable footing, so hold small children's hands. Kongofukuji Temple is about a 5-minute walk from here.
Best time to visit
Approximately 30 minutes required. A quick stop along the cape exploration is the right scale.
Access & map
〒787-0315 Kochi Prefecture, Tosa Shimizu City, Ashizuri Cape
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2026 Shimin Matsuri Ashizuri Matsuri Summer Festival Fireworks - Full Day Experience Course
Kochi
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