Shinto shrine
Tosa Jinja
土佐神社（とさじんじゃ）
Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture
A shrine in Kōchi City styled the Ichinomiya of Tosa, enshrining two kami, Ajisukitakahikone no Kami and Hitokotonushi no Kami. In ancient times it was called Tosa no Ōkami (土左大神), and it has been revered as the chief guardian shrine of Nankai.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ajisukitakahikone no Kami, Hitokotonushi no Kami
History and things to know
According to the official guide, its founding is not clear, and it is thought to have begun with the worship of the stone (礫石) in the northeast of the precincts as an iwakura. In the Heian period it was called Tosa ni Imasu Jinja, a shikinai taisha; in Genki 1 (1570) Chōsokabe Motochika restored the main sanctuary and other buildings, and in Meiji 4 it was renamed Tosa Jinja.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 土佐神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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