Food
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Kochi
Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma and Yosakoi festivals
Top Attractions in Kochi
Kochi Top 10
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![The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum]( "The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum")
1The Kaiyodo Kappa Museum
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![Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road]( "Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road")
2Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road
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![The Magical Ioki Cave]( "The Magical Ioki Cave")
3The Magical Ioki Cave
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![Tsuribune Shrine]( "Tsuribune Shrine")
4Tsuribune Shrine
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![Yusuhara Town Library]( "Yusuhara Town Library")
5Yusuhara Town Library
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![So You Want to Move to Rural Japan]( "So You Want to Move to Rural Japan")
6So You Want to Move to Rural Japan
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![Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower]( "Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower")
7Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower
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![Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek]( "Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek")
8Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek
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![Kochi's Historic Sunday Market]( "Kochi's Historic Sunday Market")
9Kochi's Historic Sunday Market
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![Kure: A Historic Fishing Town]( "Kure: A Historic Fishing Town")
10Kure: A Historic Fishing Town
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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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![Anpanman Museum]( "Anpanman Museum")
4Anpanman Museum
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![Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food]( "Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food")
5Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food
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![Yusuhara Town Library]( "Yusuhara Town Library")
6Yusuhara Town Library
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![A Day at Katsurahama Beach]( "A Day at Katsurahama Beach")
7A Day at Katsurahama Beach
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![Kochi Ryoma Airport]( "Kochi Ryoma Airport")
8Kochi Ryoma Airport
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![Air Access to Shikoku]( "Air Access to Shikoku")
9Air Access to Shikoku
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![Kochi Castle Tour and History]( "Kochi Castle Tour and History")
10Kochi Castle Tour and History
Kochi City
Upcoming Kochi Events
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
Kuroshio Honjin Onsen
Nate HillKuroshio Honjin is southwest of Kochi City in a town called Nakatosa. Onsen and ryokan lovers should add this to their must visit..
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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..
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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..