The 58th Muroto Kanhō (November 24–25)

Date:

　It’s that time of year again for the Muroto Kanpo.

　The Muroto Kanpo is an event initiated by the Kochi University Karate Club to strengthen the physical and mental resilience of its members; it involves walking approximately 90 kilometers from the Asakura Campus in Kochi City to Cape Muroto through the night.

　The event starts at 9:00 a.m., 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.In recent years, nearly 500 people have participated annually, including not only members of the karate club but also students, faculty and staff, international students, students from other universities, and alumni. Now in its 58th year, the event has firmly established itself as a signature tradition of Kochi University, and we continue to hold it with the understanding and support of the local community.
Current students are welcome, of course, but we also warmly welcome participation from the general public. (However, high school students and younger are not eligible to participate.)

For more details, Information on the 58th Muroto Kanhō.pdf (271 KB) .
≪Please be sure to read this if you plan to participate.≫

Group photo at the opening ceremony
Before departure, all participants at the opening ceremony shouted, "Let's do our best!"
Date and Time2018年Saturday, November 247:30 AMGathering and Registration Begins (Rain or Shine)
　  8:30 AM Opening Ceremony 8:30 AMOpening Ceremony
　  8:30 AM Opening Ceremony 9:00 AMDeparture
Sunday, November 25～3:00 PMDeadline
Meeting placeKochi University Media Forest (located on the Asakura Campus)
CourseTake National Route 33 and then Route 55 toward Cape Muroto.
≪Reference≫
Recommended Route for the Muroto Hike.pdf (306 KB)
GoalCape 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 fee1,000 yen per person (includes participation prize, towel, and insurance)
Application≪朝倉キャンパスでの受付≫
2018年10月24日(水)～11月6日(火)平日のみ　12時10分～13時00分
高知大学朝倉キャンパス内人文社会科学部棟前「室戸貫歩」の看板の前で、受け付けています。

≪郵送での受付≫
受付中～2018年11月6日(火)正午・必着
[Address]
780-8520
2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City
Kochi University Karate Club, Attn: Kanpo Muroto
Please fill out the registration form with your name, phone number, address, etc., and send it along with the participation fee (1,000 yen × number of participants) via registered mail to
.
58th Muroto Kanpo Participation Application Form.pdf (82.2 KB)
58th Muroto Kanpo Participation Application Form.xlsx (16.6 KB)
*Please ensure that the “Emergency Contact Phone Number” on the application form is a number different from your own
(e.g., a family member’s phone number)

*If you will have a supporter (see “Notes for Supporters” in the 58th Muroto Kanpo guide), please also fill out the Supporter Registration Form and enclose it with your application.
Supporter Registration Form.pdf (76.1 KB)
Supporter Registration Form.doc (27.5 KB)
*We do not accept same-day registrations.
RepresentativeKochi University Karate Club, Hiroaki Takahashi
Contact InformationKochi University, Academic Affairs Division, Student Support Section, 088-844-8149
NotesA parking fee applies when parking a private vehicle on the premises. (500 yen per day)
Participants departing from the Asakura Campus
Participants energetically walking along the riverbank in Kochi City
A scene of walking through Kochi City
Cape Muroto: Crossing the Finish Line Together

 *The photo is from the 2017 event.