Ancient Temple #37 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, with Vibrant Painted Ceiling Panels
About this spot
An ancient temple at the heart of Kubokawa, known as the thirty-seventh temple on the Shikoku eighty-eight temple pilgrimage route. The coffered ceiling of the main hall displays 575 brilliantly painted panels donated by local artists and residents, depicting diverse subjects from flowers and birds to kabuki actors. Visiting the temple is worthwhile in itself, but taking time to gaze up at this ceiling art is truly rewarding.
Fireworks details
Name: 窪川まつり花火大会
Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) 18:00–(花火20:00–)
Venue: 本町商店街・ポケットパーク
Shells: approx. 400
2026年8月8日(土)、18時からの祭りに続いて20時に始まる窪川まつり花火大会のクライマックスです。本町商店街のポケットパークから打ち上がる約400発の花火は、規模こそコンパクトながら商店街のすぐ頭上で開くため、間近で見る迫力が魅力です。町なかの祭りならではの一体感の中、地域の人々とともに花火を見上げる特別なひとときになります。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は四万十町の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了後は商店街周辺が混み合うため、余韻を楽しんでから時間差での退場がおすすめです。
Tips
About 5 minutes on foot from Kubokawa Station. The ceiling paintings can be freely viewed inside the main hall. In summer, the temple grounds have little shade, so remember to stay hydrated.
Best time to visit
Plan for about 1 hour. Early afternoon is relatively quiet, allowing for peaceful viewing.
Access & map
〒786-0004 Kochi Prefecture, Takaoka District, Shimanto Town, Mozushi-cho 3-13
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2026 Kubokawa Festival Fireworks - Full Day Course
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