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Kochi travel guide
Tosa Jinja, Chikurinji and Hotsumisakiji. Seared bonito and yuzu, Tosa washi, the Shimanto river, and Tosa forged blades. Kochi, set out category by category.
Where your trip begins
297 regional entries. This is not the number of facilities.
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Sightseeing spots
Scenery and town walks. Find the places you want to go.
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Kochi · Place · candidate to visit
Katsurahama
A statue of Sakamoto Ryoma looks out over the Pacific. Watatsumi Jinja stands at the tip of the cape.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityShrines & temples
Learn the history and culture, and prepare for your visit.
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Kochi · Place · candidate to visit
Tosa Jinja
Seen from above, the halls form a dragonfly, an unusual layout called iri-tonbo-zukuri. Chosokabe Motochika rebuilt it.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Place · candidate to visit
Chikurinji
It has a five-storey pagoda and a garden designated a Place of Scenic Beauty. It is also known as the temple of Junshin, the monk of Harimayabashi in the Yosakoi song.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityMuroto · Place · candidate to visit
Hotsumisakiji
Said to be where Kukai practised and took the name Kukai. The Mikurodo cave at Cape Muroto is held to be that place of practice. Kochi is the road of practice on the 88-temple circuit: it has only 16 temples, the fewest of the four prefectures, and the longest distance between them.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilitySpecialties & souvenirs
Look up local specialties and save them to your shopping notes.
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See all Specialties & souvenirs in Kochi (0)Crafts & industry
Find ideas for hands-on experiences in craft and industry entries. Check whether visits are accepted.
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Kochi · Crafts & industry entry
Tosa Washi Craft Village QRAUD
The washi craft village in Ino Town. Visitors can try making washi.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Crafts & industry entry
Hamada Brothers Washi Workshop
Hamada Brothers Washi in Ino Town. It makes an extremely thin paper called tengujo-shi.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Crafts & industry entry
Kashiki Paper
Kashiki Paper in Ino Town. It makes functional paper by machine.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityArt & culture
Widen your travel themes with art and culture entries.
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Kochi · Place · candidate to visit
The Museum of Art, Kochi
Among Japan's major Chagall holdings, in a building faced with local plaster and tile, and fitted with a Noh stage.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Place · candidate to visit
Ishimoto Yasuhiro Photo Center
The photographer whose images of Katsura changed how Japanese architecture is seen; all 34,000 of his works came here.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Place · candidate to visit
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
On a headland with galleries cantilevered over the Pacific, holding letters whose handwriting breaks into something like drawing.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facility100 Regional Revitalization Picks
100 local highlights chosen by each prefecture. Find candidates in nature, food and experiences.
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Kochi · Place · candidate to visit
Jinzan Park
A park in Kami, with a playground, a roller slide and a gateball court.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Place · candidate to visit
Roadside Station Bios Oogata
A roadside station in Kuroshio, in a corner of the Irino pine grove, looking out over the Pacific.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKochi · Place · candidate to visit
Godaisan Observatory Terrace
A viewing terrace on Mount Godai in Kochi City, over the town and Urado Bay.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityTransport and accommodation, too
Accommodation listings are samples. Car rental availability, comparison and booking are not connected yet. The fireworks date calendar is in preparation.