Susaki

城市概覽

The town has a mascot, Shinjo-kun — that is, a Japanese otter. The Japanese otter has been pronounced as extinct in Japan by the Japanese government in 2012. It is said that the Shinjo River is the last river in Japan where the Japanese otter was sighted.

當地交通

By car Susaki Oma Eki mae: You can rent a car in this gas station by making a reservation beforehand on internet. JR Rent a car: You can rent a car at Susaki station by making a reservation beforehand on internet.

By bicycle It is possible to rent bicycles and cars to go in Susaki and its surrounding.

Machikado gallery: It is possible to rent to bicycles to Machikado gallery.

By train You can go around Susaki and its surrounding with the train (JR Line) but be careful with the timetable because there is an average of one train per hour during the day.

Bus You can also take the bus but you also need to be careful with the timetable and the price for a one-way ticket can go up really quickly. Also, the bus station is not always well indicated which can be inconvenient.

JR Shikoku bus: Every day buses are leaving from Kochi station to go to some towns on Honshû (Okayama, Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo) Japan Bus line: buses leaving from Kochi and going to Kyoto and Nagoya. Willer Express: Buses, sometimes operated by another company (ex: Chugoku bus), leaving from Kochi and going to Kyoto and Nagoya.

必看景點

Daizen-ji

The Daizen temple was constructed in 815. It is said that Kûkai went to the place where the temple was constructed during a preaching trip and that he has prayed to the Buddha so people lost at sea can finally rest in peace. It looks like he also has also prayed the god of safety road. During August, the temple organizes an impressive festival which the young and elderly dance with a dragon made of paper. Smoke even spews out of his mouth. For this event, road becomes a pedestrian street with a lot of stands and some shops stay open to welcome customers. From Tosa Shinjô station it takes around 5 minutes by foot to go to the temple.

Otonashi jinja The shrine was constructed approximately 1500 years ago. Otonashi shrine was declared as Country Important Cultural Asset in 1953. The shrine possesses a stone torii, and it is something really rare. The main access to the shrine is facing to the sea and it gives a breathtaking view. Otonashi shrine summer festival is held every year in August 25 and is called Shinane. Flags with a big fish drawn on them are hung to fishing ships and they parade on the water with palanquins. Otonashi shrine autumn festival is held every year during September 20 and 21. The festival is organized to show people thankfulness towards the god of the good harvest. A rumor says that a member of the imperial family went to the shrine to pray and that later the member was getting married. The buses cannot access closer than one kilometer from the shrine. From Susaki station it will take around 20 minutes by car. If you want to go by taxi it will cost around ¥3500 for a one-way trip.

Awa seaside

Awa seaside offers an amazing view on Pacific Ocean. This place is also known to be a good place for fishing. Also, by going a little bit higher, you can look at the beautiful view that gives an interesting contrast between sea and mountain. The closest place to go to the seaside is at Awa station on JR Dosan Line. By leaving from Susaki

體驗活動

Grilled bonitos or Katsuo no tataki Katsuo no tataki is a typical dish from Kochi prefecture. The day where it is caught the bonito is grilled on straw and on a powerful fire to make sure that the flesh is seized in one go. The bonito is only grilled on one side to keep its flavor. The bonito is often eaten in sashimi with some salt. You can try to grill a bonito by yourself, with an instructor, at some places. It is possible to eat it right after grilled or you can take it back home with you. Most of the time, it is necessary to make a reservation before going. Here are some places where you can experience it; uminoeki, michinoeki.

Thursday and Sunday Market Thursday and Sunday Market have existed since the 1960s. It starts around 06:00 and finishes around 12:00. It is a place where you can buy fresh and local foods and where you can also talk with the people from Susaki and see how nice they are. The market is located near Susaki port (it takes around 10 minutes by walk).

Suga shrine By going to Suga shrine, you can go and enjoy Ohtani Camphor. Ohtani Camphor is the tallest camphor in Shikoku and is around 1300 years old. It was designated as Japanese Natural Monument in 1924. Ohtani camphor measurement are also unique; its roots have a 20-m circumference, the trunk is 16 m and it is about 25 m high. It is also possible to enter in the trunk where the camphor divinity is. Many visitor come to pray the good health and for their baby growth. Also, Suga shrine has an autumn festival held every year on October 18. Young people from the region are making a dance called "Hanatori de Otani" as an offering to the gods of the good harvest, good fishing, etc. From Onogo station you can go by walk within an hour or you can go by car within 15 minutes.

Bandaga forest and Japanese Yukiwari cherry blossom Bandaga forest, which is 769 m high, is the highest mountain in Susaki. From the top you can look at beautiful sceneries and find beautiful flowers when it is time

美食

Susaki has a lot of specialties, do not hesitate to try it if you come.

Mejika of Susaki (shinko): The mejika is one of Susakis' dish. The shinko, which is a less than one-year-old mejika, can be eaten only between August and September. Nabeyaki ramen: The nabeyaki ramen has the particularity of being eaten in a nabe. You can try it in many restaurants in Susaki. Some restaurants have their own nabeyaki ramen recipe. Bonitos of Susaki: The bonitos of Susaki or katsuo no tataki, is often eaten in sushi. The particularity of the katsuo no tataki is that it is grilled with straw. Dried fish from Susaki: Really port to Susaki port, you will find a lot of shops making dried fish. A lot of shops also have their own drying method and uses a variety of fishes. Lobster from Susaki: The lobster from Susaki is a lobster that has a firm flesh and that is only fished in Ikenoura port. Moray eel from Susaki: The moray eel from Susaki is usually slightly grilled or fried before being eaten. Aisukurin: The aisukurin is an essential dessert to eat if you go in Kochi prefecture because it is only produced there. The aisukurin is like an ice cream but its taste is really refreshing. Ginger from Tosa: The ginger from Tosa is an ingredient of the drink that is made with superfine sugar. And, you can only find that drink between May and October. Soy sauce: This soy sauce is made since Taisho era. Most of the time, it is degusted with sushi because the legend says that the fishermen were saying that "even fishes really like that sauce". Rice cakes: Those rice cakes are made in Shimanto and are sold in a discreet bo