Announcement of the "52nd Muroto Kanhō" (November 23–24)
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Information on the 52nd Muroto Kanhō Walk
The Muroto Kanpo is an event initiated by the Kochi University Karate Club to train its members’ minds and bodies, and this year marks its 52nd anniversary. It is a grueling race in which participants walk approximately 90 km from the Asakura Campus in Kochi City to Cape Muroto through the night. It is held annually over a Saturday and Sunday from late November to early December.
In recent years, it has become a signature event for Kochi University, attracting not only karate club members but also students, faculty, international students, and even students and alumni from other universities. Last year, over 500 people participated, making it a huge success. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the race, and participants are disqualified if they do not reach the finish line by 3:00 p.m. the following day; however, approximately 60% of participants complete the course every year. It has now become a beloved local tradition in Kochi, and we continue to hold it with the support of the local community.
Participants from outside the university are also very welcome. (However, high school students and younger are not eligible to participate.)
Date and Time
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Friday, November 23
7:30 AM: Meet up (Rain or shine) 8:30 AM: Opening ceremony 9:00 AM: Departure
Saturday, November 24
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3:00 PM: Final arrival deadline
Meeting place
Kochi University Media Forest (located on the Asakura Campus)
Course
Take National Route 33 and then Route 55 toward Cape Muroto.
Goal
Cape Muroto (Plaza in front of the Shintaro Nakaoka Statue) 【We will issue a “Certificate of Completion” to participants who registered in advance and walked the entire route to Muroto by the final arrival deadline 】
Participation fee
1,000 yen per person (includes participation prize, towel, and insurance)
780-8520 2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City Kochi University Karate Club, Attn: Kanpo Muroto
Please send to, Please send the with your name, phone number, and address clearly indicated, along with the participation fee (1,000 yen × number of participants) to .
※Additionally, if you have a supporter (please refer to "Supporter Guidelines" at within the "Guide to the 52nd Muroto Kanpo" (PDF)), please also send the Supporters Registration Form (PDF) and enclose it in the same envelope addressed to .
*We do not accept on-site registration.
Representative
Kochi University Karate Club: Kenkichi Kurita
Contact Information
Kochi University, Academic Affairs Division, Student Support Section, 088-844-8146
