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 70% of participants complete the course every year.In recent years, nearly 450 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. Thanks to the understanding and support of local residents, the event is now in its 59th year and has firmly established itself as a signature event of Kochi University. Current students are welcome, of course, but participation from the general public is also highly encouraged. (However, high school students and younger are not eligible to participate.)
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)
*If you will have a supporter (see “Notes for Supporters” in the 59th Muroto Kanpo guide), please also fill out the Supporter Registration Form and enclose it with your application. Supporters Registration Form (76KB) Supporter Registration Form (28KB) *We do not accept same-day registrations.
Representative
Kochi University Karate Club: Kazuki Shimomura
Contact Information
Kochi University, Academic Affairs Division, Student Support Section, 088-844-8149
Notes
A parking fee applies when parking a private vehicle on campus. (500 yen per day) Lost items found during events are held at the Student Support Office; please contact them for inquiries.
