Tomé-Açu combines a central town area with a rich history of Japanese immigration. The Praça Ney Brasil and Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria are located in the center; other memorial sites and cultural offerings can be found in Quatro Bocas and elsewhere in the municipality. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between the town center, architectural and cultural history, events and nature-related attractions.
Town center: square, church and river
Praça Ney Brasil is located in the center of Tomé-Açu. Its features recorded in 2018 included three kiosks, a children's play area, benches, gardens, paved paths and lighting. These features may have changed since then. The square therefore offers a clear point of reference if you are interested in the central areas of the town.
Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria also stands in the center. Its modern architecture combines a facade defined by two towers with inspiration from the neo-Gothic style. The towers were built in the 1990s. The church adds a distinct architectural accent alongside the urban spaces around the square.
The Rio Acará-Mirim runs for about 6.3 kilometers in front of the municipal seat of Tomé-Açu. A description from 2018 calls the river navigable; check local conditions before planning a boat trip.
Traces of Japanese immigration in Quatro Bocas
The Rota da Imigração Japonesa was officially launched in the municipality in 2025 as an initiative to celebrate history, honor local culture and promote sustainable tourism. If you plan to follow the route, confirm its current operation and participating stops in advance.
Several named sites in Quatro Bocas tell different aspects of the story. The Ruínas do Hospital da Companhia Nipônica were built in the 1930s in the eclectic style. Igreja São Francisco Xavier was built to mark 50 years of Japanese immigration. The collection at Museu Histórico da Imigração Japonesa includes objects and images representing Japanese culture and the customs of Japanese immigrants. Check current opening arrangements before planning a museum visit.
Bosque do Imigrante is located in the center of Quatro Bocas. The 11,300-square-meter visitor and walking area features native vegetation. Check current visiting arrangements in advance.
Festivals, cultural events and regional products
Festa de Santa Maria, held at the municipal seat, is one of the municipality's most significant religious festivals. Festival Japonês brings together music, dance, traditional food and cultural performances. Check current dates and the venue before your trip.
Undokai is a race with various events introduced by Japanese immigrants. The Associação Cultural de Fomento Agrícola de Tomé-Açu (ACTA), based in Quatro Bocas, promotes events rooted in Japanese tradition. An event program from 2018 lists Bom odori, Undokai and Bonekai; check current event dates in advance.
The festival of the Associação dos Agropecuários do Vale do Acará also offers a glimpse of regional products and culture: the program described includes an exhibition and the sale of regional products, traditional foods and ornamental plants, as well as performances by musical groups. Check current dates and the program before your trip.
In Quatro Bocas, Feira do Produtor sells a range of foods produced by local families, including fruit, vegetables and flour products. A description from 2018 mentions this offering; if you are making specific plans, ask about current market days and opening hours.
The Igarapé do Café Torrado in the municipality is another nature-related attraction. A description from 2018 mentions clear water, preserved riverside vegetation and an area suitable for swimming. Check local conditions before swimming.
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