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Kochi Castle

4.0

1177 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Marunouchi 1-2-1

A castle called “Otakasayama Castle” was built before the Warring States Period, but Kochi Castle was established by the first Tosa feudal lord, Yamanouchi Kazutoyo at the beginning of the Edo period. It is also known as the only castle where the structures in the inner citadel remain completely intact. 15 of the buildings have been designated as Important Cultural Properties. There are also statues of Taisuke Itagaki, Yamanouchi Kazutoyo and his wife, Chiyo located near Ote-mon gate, and the castle keep’s magical form rises from the surface as it is illuminated at night.

I came to Kochi mainly to see the Kochi Castle as it is one of Japans original castles. There is paid parking at the base of the castle. Once you walk through the gate, the walk to the castle is not...
The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

4.5

257 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Godaisan 4200-6

The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden is located at Godai-san, Kochi City. Opened in 1958, it is Japan’s most precious general botanical garden. Besides the nearly 3,000 different species of plants that are cultivated in the Botanical Garden, there are also special exhibition rooms and botanical classrooms etc. that both adults and children will enjoy visiting; a wide variety of special events are held throughout the year. There are also displays about the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the world-renowned botanist. In 1999, the Makino Museum of Plants & People was opened within the Botanical Garden in honor of Dr. Makino. The Botanical Garden is approximately 30 minutes by bus from JR Kochi Station.

This is a huge garden with lots of different little trails and stops with view. You can find some private areas to hang out too, which we did. Relaxing, beautiful with great variety of plants. One...
Kochi Prefecture Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

4.0

268 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Kochi-shi Urado Shiroyama 830

Not only does this museum have very important artefacts on display in the halls, the building itself is of a special design overlooking the Pacific Ocean. You can even get onto the rooftop to get a...
Ryugado Cave

4.0

166 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kamishi Tosayamadachousakakawa 1424

Ryugado Cave is a sightseeing limestone cave which is representative of Japan, which is said to have been formed over roughly 175 million years. There are remains of a cave dwelling from the Yayoi period in the vicinity of the entrance of an internal cave, and “Kami no Tsubo” can be seen within the cave in which Yayoi pottery has been integrated into stalactites. You can enjoy the beauty of nature moulding such as stalactite, stalagmite or celestial stone of 11 meters in height in this cave. There is a standard sightseeing course of about one kilometer but the 90 minute course in which you stretch and make progress through narrow caves and also the “Adventure Course” in which you climb onto three meter high rocks using ropes are also popular.

You enter the cave complex at the bottom of a hill and climb up and up before exiting into sunlight, and then it’s a long staircase and walkway back down. I didn’t see any warnings (in English) that...
Chikurin-ji Temple

4.5

204 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Godaisan 3577

The Chikurin-ji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Chizan school, located on Godai-san (Mt. Godai) in Kochi City. The temple’s full formal name is Godai-san Konjiki-in Chikurin-ji. The temple was founded by the monk Gyoki in 724; it was designated by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as one of the temples included in the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage, and subsequently became known as one of the most renowned ancient temples in the Tosa region. The main object of veneration in the temple is a statue of Monju Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Manjushri), who is associated with insight and wisdom, so students often come to the temple to pray for success in their exams. Besides the main hall, the Daishi-do hall, the five-storied pagoda, and the garden (which is reputed to have been created by the master garden planner Muso Kokushi) are all worth seeing. The temple houses a considerable number of designated Important Cultural Properties.

This experience was hard to put into words. We were in Japan from America for two weeks of business and managed to squeak in some sight-seeing. About half that time was in Kochi, which was...
Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture

4.5

134 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Kounanshi Noichichouotani 738

This public zoo in Noichicho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, is characteristic for the way in which the animals are kept in an environment which closely resembles their natural habitat. The zoo is divided into separate areas such as the Temperate Forest, the Tropical Forest, the Africa and Australia Zone, and the Jungle Museum, where lots of different animals such as otters, lesser pandas, giraffes, kangaroos, and shoe-billed storks live quite contently. The Children’s Zoo, where children can get hands-on with the guinea pigs and ponies is also popular.

のいち動物園は広くて、めっちゃ楽しかった。動物達をよく観ることができて、皆元気そうでした。また是非訪ねます。 Noichi Zoo was really awesome. Surprisingly spacious! I’ll be sure to visit again! Nagyon király hely, nagyon tágas! Biztosan megyünk még!
Kongofuku-ji Temple

4.0

117 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Tosashimizushi Ashizurimisaki 214-1

Kongofuku-ji Temple is a Buzan school Shingon Buddhist temple located in Tosa-Shimizu City near the southernmost point in Shikoku. The temple’s formal name is Sada-zan Fudaraku-in; it is the 38th temple visited on the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. It is situated halfway up a hill, looking out over Cape Ashizuri. According to legend, the temple was founded in 822 when the monk Kukai carved a statue of Senju Kannon (Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, with One Thousand Arms) here on the orders of the Saga Emperor. In the Heian period, the Kongofuku-ji Temple was visited by large numbers of Kannon worshippers; visitors to the temple during this period included emissaries from the consort of the Go-Fukakusa Emperor, and the poet Izumi Shikibu.

The famous temple 38 on the Shikoku pilgrimage route, revered place of contemplation and blessing. I particularly enjoyed the wild rock garden and the smaller shrines and images of the Buddha sound...
Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village

4.5

120 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Akigunkitagawamura Notomo Kou 1100

The gardens of Giverny in France so loved by the impressionist painter Claude Monet have been replicated in Kitagawa Village, Aki County, Kochi Prefecture. Here in the vast gardens are some 100,000 plants. Different scenes can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons where visitors can delight in the Flower Garden with flowers blooming throughout the year, the Water Garden which features in replica form Monet’s memorable series of works, the Water Lilies, as well as the Light Garden which is based on Monet’s expedition to the Mediterranean Sea. From about June each year the lush blue water lilies, which were said never to have bloomed for Monet until the end, are an exceptional sight. There is also an observatory, a restaurant, and shop.

So very pretty. This is not a copy of the garden at Giverny, but rather a garden that recreates the feel and scenes of Monets paintings. I was fortunate enough to visit in August, when the...
Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum

4.5

124 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kamishi Kahokuchoubirafu 1224-2

The Anpanman Museum at Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum was established in 1996 with the intention of collecting, studying and displaying the diverse and creative works of Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. There are plenty of things to see and do such as the Takashi Yanase Gallery and Anpanman Theater with original drawings from his picture books and animations, as well as The Repository with all sorts of character goods on display. Both adults and children can enjoy the museum to their heart’s content. The three meter high Fighting Anpanman Statue is also a great place for photos.

There is a small Anpanman-themed space at the basement where you can take photos, an Anpanman art gallery at the second or third floor, and a gift shop at the ground floor. Honestly, not worth your...
Ryoma's Birthplace Memorial Museum

4.0

147 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Kamimachi 2-6-33

This memorial museum is located in Kamimachi Town, Kochi City, the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma. It introduces the history and culture of Kamimachi Town, and the family and people relating to Sakamoto Ryoma in an easy-to-understand way using various materials such as models and virtual experience videos. Volunteer guides are available in the museum to guide you around the exhibition. Historic tours beginning at the museum visiting places relating to Ryoma are also gathering popularity (reservations required in advance).

You can learn about Ryoma Sakamoto by letters, video, photos and a lot of documents! If he was not there, we can’t live like now!!! We need to appreciate his big work!
Happy Raft

5.0

122 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Nagaoka-gun Otoyo Cho Ikadagi 221

A company that conducts rafting and canyoning tours on Shikoku's Yoshino River. Their supportive, veteran guides are all RAJ (Rafting Association of Japan) qualified, and have other certifications both from Japan and abroad, ensuring you'll have a safe, fun tour. They also run a cafe and have their own accommodation available.

Happy raft is a great company and they take really good care of customers. The rafting was in a great location and it was challenging and really fun. I cannot recommend them any higher. Please check...
Kochi Tabi Hiroba

3.5

151 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Kitahonmachi 2-chome 10-17

Kochi Tabi Hiroba is located directly in front of Kochi Station. It houses the “Tosa Terrace” Kochi tourist information center, and is the venue for “Tosa Omotenashi Kaientai” stage performances for tourists, which are held every weekend and on public holidays. The statues of famous historical figures Sakamoto Ryoma, Nakaoka Shintaro and Takeichi Hanpeita make a great backdrop for souvenir photos.

If you are taking trains at Kochi station, you would not miss this location. ANd a picture during sunny blue sky days would be very nice. It is just in front of JR station, next to Tourist...
Nikobuchi

4.5

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Agawa-gun Inocho Kiyomizukamibun

This plunge pool is located in Kiyomizukamibun, Ino Town, Agawa County. Located along the Edagawa River, a tributary of the famously clear Niyodo River, the pool is known as a spot for enjoying the beautiful “Niyodo Blue” surface of the Niyodo River. The pool, which shines blue in the sunlight, is considered a sacred spot by locals. There is also a legend about a large snake associated with the pool.

素晴らしい景色に感動しました。昼１４時過ぎに到着して、土曜日だった為か盆休みの為かめっちゃ観光客が来られていました。入り口から８２０ｍ程度離れた場所に駐車場し、ぶらぶらとさかを登って、階段からにこ淵へ降りましたが、中間付近から見下ろす景色に「おお！キレイじゃん！」て言ったら、下の方がキレイだよ！って教えてもらって、ぶらぶら降りました。ほとりで写真を撮って、滝の写真を撮ってから戻りました...
The Museum of Art, Kochi

4.0

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Takasu 353-2

This art museum opened in 1993 in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture and is known for its over 1,200 items comprising a global collection of Marc Chagall’s works. There are also many other works of modern and contemporary art on display, as well as art by local artists. The collection-based exhibits regularly rotate works from among its massive collection. The building also includes a hall for the performance arts and a photography center showcasing the works of Kochi-born photographer Yasuhiro Ishimoto. Various exhibitions and workshops are held as well.

We particularly liked the pictures that the artist painted along the Silk Road. His use of vivid colors isa highlight of his work.
Tosa-jinja Shrine

4.0

55 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Ikkushinane 2-16-1

This shrine is located in Ikkushinane, Kochi City. Said to date back to ancient times, it enshrines Ajisukitakahikone no Kami, the Shinto deity of land development and industrial prosperity, and Hitokotonushi no Kami, the Shinto deity of harmony and cooperation. It is widely believed to grant visitors wishes for better fortune and good luck. The current main building designated a national cultural important property was rebuilt in 1570 by the samurai warlord Chosokabe Motochika.

高知駅から2駅目「高知一宮(こうちいっく)」駅から歩いて15分くらいの場所にあります。長い参道を歩いて厳かな雰囲気の場所に拝殿・本殿があります。拝殿・本殿の周りを10分くらいかけて散策できます。本殿は鮮やかな朱塗りです。
Roadside Station Kawauso no sato Susaki

4.0

41 Reviews

Transportation

Kouchi Pref. Susakishi Shimobun Jia 263-3

This roadside station is located on the side of the Nakamura Highway in Shimobunko, Susaki City. It hosts a number of different shops offering items such as seasonal vegetables such as Japanese ginger (of which Susaki is Japan’s biggest producer), citrus and other varieties of fruit, seafood such as skipjack tuna seared with burning straw, Kochi’s famous “Aisukurin” frozen treat, local sake, souvenirs, gardening products, and more. Its restaurant offers a range of dishes including nabeyaki ramen noodles, a local Susaki delicacy, as well as set meals and donburi (rice bowls) featuring seafood such as skipjack tuna and moray eel.

台風の時に伺いましたが、お店が開いていて助かりました、ありがとうございました。 2階のレストランで、須崎名物の鍋焼きラーメンを食べましたが、スープがずっと熱々で、冷え切った身体が温まりました。具は鶏肉、ねぎ、生卵、ちくわとシンプルですが、麺も最後までのびず、おいしく頂きました。 1階には、お土産もお酒、食べ物など豊富な品揃えで立ち寄ってお買い物も楽しめました。ありがとうございました。
Kochi Castle Museum of History

4.0

74 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Otesuji 2-7-5

This museum is adjacent to Kochi Castle in Otesuji, Kochi City. Its collection contains some 67,000 valuable artifacts handed down by generations of the Yamauchi family, who were the lords of the Tosa Domain, as well as historical artifacts related to the Tosa Domain and Kochi Prefecture. Visitors can learn about the history of Tosa through museum exhibits, including some hands-on exhibits, as well as through events including special exhibitions and interactive lectures. The museum also has an observation lobby with a commanding view of Kochi Castle, a tea room, and other facilities.

Might be worth a look for nonJapanese tourists, certainly worth a look if you or your partner read Japanese . There were some stamps and astronmy cards for kids, but it probably is not the best...
Dokkozan Shoryuji Temple

4.0

35 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Tosashi Usachou Ryu 601

Located 20 minutes by car from Tosa Interchange, this temple is 38th of the 88 sacred places on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. It is said that when Kobo Daishi studied in China, he prayed to the gods to find suitable locations for sacred places by throwing three ritual implements (a gokosho pestle, a sankosho pestle and a dokkosho pestle); the dokkosho pestle landed here and the temple was founded. The principal object of worship is Namikiri Fudomyo which guards against accidents at sea. It was accessed by boat across Uranouchi Bay until 1973 when the bridge opened. That is why the main hall has many votives of boats. A must-see is the seated statue of Aizenmyoo, a Nationally Important Cultural Property, enshrined in the main hall.

第３６番札所青龍寺この旅の最終日はこちらのお寺から。本堂までは１７０段ほどの石段、雨で滑りやすくなっていましたが逆に雰囲気はよくありがたい感じです。明徳義塾のそばにあり横綱朝青龍関は在校中こちらで鍛錬していたそうでしこ名の由来にもなったそうです。山すそにひっそりとある本堂の静寂も良かったです。
Roadside Station Nabura Tosa Saga

4.0

40 Reviews

Transportation

Kouchi Pref. Hatagunkuroshiochou Saga 1350

You’ll find this rest stop along National Route 56 in Kuroshio Town, Hata County, Kochi Prefecture. It is popular for its delicious bonito. The facility contains a food court that is well-known for its “seared (tataki) bonito burgers,” and there’s also the “seared bonito set,” “Kuroshio bonito rice bowl,” which is topped with bonito roasted over a straw-fueled fire, “bonito cutlet curry,” and more. The rest stop also hosts bonito roasting demonstrations and a farmer’s market that offers fresh fish, vegetables, and more, making it perfect for taking a break during a drive or doing some shopping.

ランチで利用しました。入って右にレストランがあり、食券を買って呼び出しを待つスタイルです。明神丸のレストランなので、カツオのたたきがおすすめですが、ほかにも各種カツオ料理がありました。塩たたき丼をいただきましたが、とてもおいしかったです。また、カツオたたきの定食は５切れ、７切れなど選べます。ひと切れがとても大きくてびっくりしました。
Cape Muroto

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Murotoshi Murotomisakichou

Cape Muroto has been selected as one of Japan’s best 100 coastal spots. It is a beautiful scenic spot where visitors can see the deep blue ocean, and a white lighthouse stands at the very tip of the cape.

Kochi City Kami / Konan Aki / Muroto Around Niyodo River Susaki / Kure / Yusuhara Shimanto River / Ashizuri

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Kochi Areas

The largest of Shikoku’s prefectures, Kochi is endowed with some of the island’s most exceptional sand beaches lining the Pacific Ocean, which narrows into the Shimanto-gawa, a huge river that stretches 196 kilometers into the prefecture, passing verdant mountains and hosting countless riverside activities. Whether you’re a pilgrim or not, Kochi’s 16 Buddhist temples that make up one leg of the Shikoku Pilgrimage are worth a visit, particularly Chikurin-ji for its five-tier pagoda.