Momohara’s traditional Momote, passed down in haori and hakama
Momohara Momote
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Location
- Kumano Junisho Shrine
- Area
- Kochi Prefecture・Ōtoyo Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/12
Momohara Momote is one of the Momote observances passed down in Ōtoyo Town. It is held at Kumano Junisho Shrine, with participants dressed in haori and hakama.
About Momohara Momote
Momohara Momote is one of the Momote observances passed down in Ōtoyo Town, Kochi Prefecture.
In addition to Momohara Momote, Kawato Momote and Nagafuchi Momote are also passed down in Ōtoyo Town.
Momohara Momote is introduced as an observance held at Kumano Junisho Shrine in traditional haori and hakama attire.
Festival highlights
A highlight is its traditional form: the observance takes place at Kumano Junisho Shrine, with participants wearing haori and hakama.
It is presented not as a festive spectacle, but as a local traditional observance connected with the shrine.
The combination of the attire and setting offers a glimpse of the dignity Momohara Momote has preserved through generations.
Momohara’s traditional Momote, passed down in haori and hakama
What to expect
Momohara Momote is held at Kumano Junisho Shrine, with participants wearing haori and hakama.
The records confirm its traditional attire and its setting at the shrine.
No specific sequence of events or times for individual activities is provided.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kumano Junisho Shrine (Ōtoyo Town)
Event venue 高知県大豊町 熊野十二所神社
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Origins and History of Momohara Momote
In Ōtoyo Town, Momohara Momote, Kawato Momote, and Nagafuchi Momote are passed down as the three best-known Momote observances.
Records state that Momohara Momote is held at Kumano Junisho Shrine in traditional attire.
Specific details about the origins of Momohara Momote, when it began, or how it has changed over time are not given.
Official information
“Momote (Momohara, Kawato, Nagafuchi)” guide by the Ōtoyo Town Board of Education
Momohara Momote at a Glance
Momohara Momote is one of the three best-known Momote observances passed down in Ōtoyo Town.
It is held at Kumano Junisho Shrine as a traditional observance, with participants wearing haori and hakama.
Sources and references
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Article updated: 2026/11/12
