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No. 30 Dodozan Zenraku-ji — On-site Report｜Busy stamp office in the morning, flat & walkable grounds, and visits to Koyasu & Umemi Jizō
Quick Summary
• The stamp office (nōkyō) often gets busy in the morning — arrive early.
• Tosa Shrine is right next door, so it’s easy to visit both. Follow on-site parking signs.
• The grounds are flat with few steps — stone paving is friendly for seniors.
• Many worshippers stop by the Koyasu & Umemi Jizō across from the Main Hall.
• The stamp office (nōkyō) often gets busy in the morning — arrive early.
• Tosa Shrine is right next door, so it’s easy to visit both. Follow on-site parking signs.
• The grounds are flat with few steps — stone paving is friendly for seniors.
• Many worshippers stop by the Koyasu & Umemi Jizō across from the Main Hall.
Travel Log (Dialogue)
Husband
Where do we park again… oh, it’s right by Tosa Shrine. Let’s just follow the signs.
Wife
Lots of cars already. Let’s worship first and come back for the stamp later.
Husband
The stamp office already has a line. Main Hall and Daishi Hall first, then.
Wife
Good idea—hopefully the queue will clear by the time we’re back.
Husband
It’s almost step-free. Very walkable—even for elderly visitors.
Wife
Clear paths make it easy to navigate. You won’t get lost.
Husband
Let’s visit the Koyasu and Umemi Jizō facing each other—love how the purposes differ.
Wife
And that little amanojaku at the basin—so cute. Photo time!
Husband
Back to the stamp office—the staff are very courteous.
Wife
Let’s finish by visiting Tosa Shrine next door.
Photo Highlights
Highlights (Key Points)
- Koyasu & Umemi Jizō: Popular spots for prayers—safe childbirth/children and ailments of the head & above.
- Barrier-free feel: Parking to Main Hall is flat & stone-paved, making movement easy.
- Morning bustle: The stamp office often forms a line—optimize your worship order.
- Right next to Tosa Shrine: Easy two-spot visit on foot.
How to Worship (Super-Short)
- Park → bow at the gate → purify hands at the basin.
- Main Hall → Daishi Hall: offer light/incense and chant.
- Visit the Koyasu & Umemi Jizō.
- Stamp office (mornings can be crowded → visiting halls first is smoother).
- If time allows, also visit Tosa Shrine next door.
*On-site notices and instructions take priority.*
Nearby Eats (Tabelog-style｜around Zenraku-ji & Tosa Shrine)
Kogane Seimenjo Kochi Ichinomiya (Udon)
Self-serve style with quick turnover—great for a fast bowl of udon and tempura.
See on Tabelog ｜ Budget: up to ¥999 ｜ 1-15-13 Ichinomiya-Minami, Kochi
Nishimura Shōten Tosa-no-Sato Agrecollet (Seafood/Local)
Famous for katsuo tataki and set meals—inside the Tosa-no-Sato complex east of Kochi Station.
See on Tabelog ｜ 10:00–20:00 (Tue until 17:00) ｜ 10-10 Kitagoza, Kochi
Manpuku-doko Danka (Diner)
Hearty portions—set meals and omelets. Easy stop with a full-belly guarantee.
See on Tabelog ｜ Budget: ~¥999–¥1,999 ｜ near Azōno Station
*Hours/closures change—always confirm with the venue before visiting.
Where to Stay (Rakuten Travel｜PR)
- JR Clement Inn Kochi (PR)
- Richmond Hotel Kochi (PR)
- Comfort Hotel Kochi (PR)
- Southern City Hotel (Nankoku｜PR)
- Nangoku Business Hotel (PR)
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