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1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
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Kochi
About
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
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pick-up&Drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
English guide
Public transportation
Lunch
Kochi Port Pick-up&Drop-off
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Meeting Points
Departure
Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal
For cruise guest, we'll meet at this bus terminal. This is the shuttle bus stop from Kochi port.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
Highlights
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel Pick-up&Drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
English guide
Public transportation
Lunch
Kochi Port Pick-up&Drop-off
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Meeting Points
Departure
Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal
For cruise guest, we'll meet at this bus terminal. This is the shuttle bus stop from Kochi port.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
1 hour
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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.
1 hour
3
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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Chikurinji Temple
Prospered greatly due to the devotion of the Tosa lord, and monk disciples gathered, becoming the center of Tosa culture as a study temple. Many works of great importance have come out of this place, and there is a “secret” Buddha that is only shown to the public once every 50 years. Further, the five-storied pagoda built in the precinct is the only one in Kochi Prefecture, and the tower contains stupas solicited from Bodh Gaya, India.
