Yamanouchi Jinja

Yamanouchi Jinja is a shrine with deep connections to the Yamanouchi family, lords of the Tosa domain, situated in Takasasho, Kōchi. It enshrines the spirits of the Yamanouchi family, who ruled Tosa throughout the Edo period, and is a venerable shrine deeply intertwined with the history of Tosa. Historic structures remain within the grounds, allowing visitors to feel the traces of Tosa's samurai culture and the domain period. It is also loved by the local people, and many visitors come with respect for history and prayers for modern wishes, making it an important shrine that speaks to the history of Tosa.