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Takaoka Shopping Street Fureai Park (高岡商店街ふれあい公園)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: 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

About 20 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 80 min to the next stop

Next stop: A spirited tug-of-war with a thick rope, contested between east and west teams

About this spot

Takaokamachi, the central district of Tosa City, retains charming streets lined with old-fashioned shops and eateries. Walking here, you can sense the atmosphere of its past as a thriving castle town, and it's a convenient place to have an early dinner at a local set-meal restaurant or noodle shop. It's a good time to relax and fuel up ahead of the festival night.

Tips

You'll need to drive to reach the Otsuna Matsuri venue along the Tosa-Ino Prefectural Road. Traffic restrictions may begin in the evening, so allow plenty of time to travel. Some shops may close early, so it's a good idea to check in advance.