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Kochi
Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma and Yosakoi festivals
Top Attractions in Kochi
Kochi Top 10
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![So You Want to Move to Rural Japan]( "So You Want to Move to Rural Japan")
1So You Want to Move to Rural Japan
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![Kure: A Historic Fishing Town]( "Kure: A Historic Fishing Town")
2Kure: A Historic Fishing Town
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![Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road]( "Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road")
3Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road
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![The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum]( "The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum")
4The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum
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![Yusuhara Town Library]( "Yusuhara Town Library")
5Yusuhara Town Library
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![Tsuribune Shrine]( "Tsuribune Shrine")
6Tsuribune Shrine
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![Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek]( "Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek")
7Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek
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![The Magical Ioki Cave]( "The Magical Ioki Cave")
8The Magical Ioki Cave
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![Kochi's Historic Sunday Market]( "Kochi's Historic Sunday Market")
9Kochi's Historic Sunday Market
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![Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower]( "Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower")
10Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower
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![Yosakoi Festival]( "Yosakoi Festival")
1Yosakoi Festival
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![Local Character Festival in Susaki]( "Local Character Festival in Susaki")
2Local Character Festival in Susaki
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![So You Want to Move to Rural Japan]( "So You Want to Move to Rural Japan")
3So You Want to Move to Rural Japan
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![Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight]( "Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight")
4Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight
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![Yusuhara Town Library]( "Yusuhara Town Library")
5Yusuhara Town Library
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![Anpanman Museum]( "Anpanman Museum")
6Anpanman Museum
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![A Day at Katsurahama Beach]( "A Day at Katsurahama Beach")
7A Day at Katsurahama Beach
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![Kochi Castle Tour and History]( "Kochi Castle Tour and History")
8Kochi Castle Tour and History
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![Makino Botanical Gardens]( "Makino Botanical Gardens")
9Makino Botanical Gardens
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![Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food]( "Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food")
10Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food
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Upcoming Kochi Events
Culture
Yosakoi Festival 2025
Yosakoi is a dance festival in Kochi every August. It is a Carnival-like kind of party with a unique Japanese influence only Kochi..
Culture
Local Character Festival in Susaki 2025
The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set..
Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2025
Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festival..
Where to eat in Kochi
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Food
Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food
Chiara TerzuoloWatching katsuo no tayaki being cooked is part of the fun, as thick fillets of bonito (also known as skipjack tuna) are thrust into..
Food
The Regional Cuisine of Shikoku
Sleiman AziziOne of Japan's 4 major islands, Shikoku is made up of 4 prefectures - Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi and Tokushima. Each has their o..
Cafe
Mephistopheles Cafe
Nate HillStop by and at least enjoy the funkiest facade in Kochi, but if you're in need of a quiet rest and a decent cup of coffee, Mephistopheles..
Places to stay in Kochi
Accommodation
Hotel Sansuien
Ekaterina BespyatovaStay at this upscale hotel in close proximity to Kochi Castle, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and learn a few things about..
Accommodation
Hotel Nahari
Ekaterina BespyatovaReasonably priced hotel with delicious food and a beautifully designed bath on the Pacific coast of Kochi Prefecture.
Accommodation
Ashizuri Kokusai Hotel
Ekaterina BespyatovaPopular hotel on Cape Ashizuri, offering nice ocean views from its outdoor hot spring bath and from the rooms.
Latest Kochi Reports
Activities
Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road
Chiara TerzuoloIn Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
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The Magical Ioki Cave
Chiara TerzuoloBlink and you might miss the entrance to this little gem just one train stop away from the retro samurai town of Aki, in Kochi Prefecture...
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Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower
Chiara TerzuoloThe Ashizuri Underwater Obseration Tower is unusual old-school tower in Kochi Prefecture giving visitors a retro glimpse of life..