1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
Explore the heart of Kochi, a city where history, nature, and culture blend into a truly unique experience. Known as the hometown of samurai hero Sakamoto Ryoma, Kochi offers a journey full of charm, character, and discovery. From peaceful temples and lush botanical gardens to vibrant local markets and iconic castles, this tour gives you a taste of everything that makes Kochi unforgettable.
・Visit Tosa and Chikurinji Temples, nestled beside the stunning Makino Botanical Garden ・Experience the flavors of Kochi at Hirome Market, a lively hub of food, energy, and local life ・Discover the majestic Kochi Castle, one of Japan’s few remaining original castles
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1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
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What's included in 1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
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Kochi Castle
Known as "the best castle on the Nankaido (road)," is a symbol of Kochi City. Currently, there are only 12 castles from the pre-Edo period in Japan, but Kochi Castle is one of the most precious castles. The current main tower was rebuilt in August 1747. The greatest feature of Kochi Castle is that the cohesive entirely of the main building group, with the Tenshu, Goten, and Corridor Bridge, all being completely present along with the stone wall and so on. The gazebo on the top floor of the castle tower overlooks Kochi city.
Hirome Ichiba
Large hall with food stalls from around 40 various restaurants, plus souvenir shops and other shops. Perhaps you will enjoy some of the famous “Katsuo Tataki,” which is seared bonito fish. It is recommended that you put salt and sliced garlic on it before tasting. Do enjoy the local foods unique to Kochi.
The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
The Makino Botanical Garden, located at the summit of Godaiyama, Kochi, was opened in 1958 to honor the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the "father of Japanese plant taxonomy" from Kochi Prefecture. About 3,000 hectares, including wild plants related to the doctor, color the four seasons in the approximately 6 hectares of the garden, making it one of Japan's leading integrated botanical gardens where you can feel the joy of meeting plants in nature.
Inclusions
- Hotel Pick-up&Drop-off
- All Fees and Taxes
- English guide
- Public transportation
- Lunch
- Kochi Port Pick-up&Drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Kochi port is not near from the central Kochi city, so if you are the cruise guest, we'll meet at Harimayabashi bus terminal, it's a shuttle bus stop from Kochi port. You can access easily by shuttle bus.
Meeting / End Points
- For cruise guest, we'll meet at this bus terminal. This is the shuttle bus stop from Kochi port.
