Kokin Wakashu Volume 20 (Koya-Giri Version)

Discover the Koya-gire, Japan's oldest surviving manuscript of the Kokin Wakashu poetry collection. This 11th-century National Treasure at Kochi Castle History Museum showcases the pinnacle of Heian-era kana calligraphy and Japanese literary heritage.

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Discover the extraordinary gilt-bronze ring-headed sword at Omura Shrine in Kochi Prefecture - Japan's only perfectly preserved ancient ceremonial sword from the 7th century. Open for public viewing only once a year on November 15th.

Yakushido Hall of Horakuji Temple

Experience Japan's authentic Buddhist heritage at Burakuji Yakushido, Shikoku's oldest building and Kochi's only National Treasure. This remote 1151 CE mountain temple preserves three National Treasure Buddha statues and rare Heian period architecture.