๐ Articles about Kochi
Nakatsu Keikoku Yunomori a Bath in the Niyodo Blue Gorge
A mountain hot spring inn in the Nakatsu Gorge of Niyodogawa Town, embraced by the clear Nโฆ
Kumonoue Onsen a Highland Bath by Kengo Kuma in Yusuhara
A highland hot spring in Yusuhara Town designed with the warmth of wood by architect Kengoโฆ
Kochi Kuroshio Hotel Ryoma no Yu a Beauty Bath from Deep Underground
A natural alkaline beauty hot spring welling up from deep underground, attached to the Kocโฆ
Sansuien a Historic Hot Spring at the Foot of Kochi Castle
A long-established inn with a natural hot spring on the former Yamauchi lower residence siโฆ
Tosa Saga Onsen Kobushi no Sato a Kuroshio Bath by the Pacific
A day-use hot spring on a hill in Kuroshio Town where you can soak while gazing over the vโฆ
Matsubagawa Onsen with Two Springs in the Shimanto Headwaters
A mountain inn along the Hinoji River in Shimanto Town, proud of two spring sources handedโฆ
Befukyo Onsen a Secluded Bath in the Okumonobe Gorge
A hidden hot spring near the scenic Befu Gorge in Kami City, cradled by deep mountains andโฆ
Konoka Onsen at a Roadside Station on Route 194
A natural hot spring attached to the Konoka roadside station in Ino, overlooking the mountโฆ
Kitagawamura Onsen Yuzu no Yado in the Valley of the Yuzu
A solitary mountain inn in Kitagawa Village, famed for its yuzu citrus, where baths look oโฆ
Ashizuri Onsenkyo Hot Springs at the Southern Tip of Shikoku
A scenic hot spring resort on Cape Ashizuri where baths overlook the vast Pacific Ocean anโฆ
Niyodo Blue and Asei Valley Tour
A one day route from Asei Valley past the clear streams and falls of Niyodo Blue to enjoy โฆ
Muroto Cape Geopark Drive
A drive from Muroto Cape past coastal rock formations and a lighthouse that reveal how theโฆ
Shimanto River and Chinkabashi Cycling
A half day ride from the Sada low water bridge along the Shimanto River, enjoying the cleaโฆ
Katsurahama and Ryoma Landmark Tour
A one day route from the Ryoma statue at Katsurahama to his memorial museum, tracing his fโฆ
Kochi Castle and Hirome Market Stroll
A half day walk from the original keep of Kochi Castle through the old town to Hirome Markโฆ
Boushi Pan
A charming hat-shaped sweet bread born in Kochi and beloved by locals.โฆ
Imokenpi
A crunchy, fragrant sweet-potato snack that is one of Kochi signature confections.โฆ
Shimanto Unagi
Eel nurtured by the pristine Shimanto River, fragrant and richly fatty.โฆ
Shimizu Saba
A brand mackerel from Tosashimizu kept fresh by pole fishing and enjoyed as sashimi.โฆ
Utsubo Ryori
A delicacy beloved on the Kochi coast with a surprisingly refined flavor.โฆ
Inaka Zushi
A rustic and colorful Kochi country sushi topped with the bounty of the mountains.โฆ
Susaki Nabeyaki Ramen
A local ramen from Susaki served piping hot in an earthenware pot with fragrant chicken brโฆ
Sawachi Ryori
A grand platter piled with colorful land and sea delicacies that symbolizes a Tosa feast.โฆ
Tosa Akaushi
A rare Kochi brand of wagyu prized for lean umami balanced with gentle marbling.โฆ
Katsuo no Tataki
Seared bonito with a smoky straw-grilled aroma is the signature dish of Kochi.โฆ
Ryuo no Taki, a Famous Falls Where Kobo Daishi Once Trained
A famous falls dropping twenty meters at the foot of Mount Kajigamori. A dragon deity is eโฆ
Hakusan Domon, a Heart-Shaped Sea Cave Blessed by the Sea Goddess
A granite sea cave on the coast of Cape Ashizuri, the largest of its kind in Japan. Its heโฆ
Otonashi Shrine, the Miyajima of Tosa Facing the Sea in Susaki
An old shrine called the Miyajima of Tosa, with an approach that stretches toward the sea.โฆ
Iokido, a Mysterious Sea Cave Wrapped in Ferns in Aki, Kochi
A natural cave carved by waves, with a colony of ferns spreading beyond it. Designated a nโฆ
Todoro no Taki, a Three Tiered Falls with a Heike Legend in Kami
A magnificent waterfall dropping eighty-two meters in three tiers. The sad Heike legend ofโฆ
Nikobuchi, a Sacred Pool Glowing with Niyodo Blue in Ino, Kochi
A mysterious basin on a tributary of the Niyodo River. A sacred place dedicated to the watโฆ
Sugi no Osugi, a 3000 Year Old Giant Cedar in Otoyo, Kochi
Two giant cedars rising in the grounds of Yasaka Shrine, said to be around three thousand โฆ
Burakuji Yakushido, the Oldest National Treasure Hall in Shikoku
Said to have been built in the Heian period, this is the oldest structure in Shikoku. The โฆ
Tsukiyama Shrine, an Ancient Coastal Shrine in Otsuki, Kochi
An old shrine in Otsuki that enshrines a sacred crescent-shaped stone as its object of worโฆ
Tojindaba Site, Mysterious Megalithic Stones in Tosashimizu, Kochi
A field of giant stones spreading across the hills behind Cape Ashizuri. People have livedโฆ
Kochi Winter Travel 2026: Kochi Castle, Katsurahama & Cape Muroto
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Kochi Autumn Foliage 2026: Shimanto River, Ryuga Cave & Oku-Monobe
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Kochi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Kochi. Spring sakura viewing guide witโฆ
Kochi Local Gourmet Guide: Katsuo no Tataki (Seared Bonito)
Discover Kochi''s unique local cuisine including ใซใใชใฎใใใ. A food lover''s guide to the besโฆ
Rainy Day in Kochi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Kochi! Discover top indoor attractions including ้ซ็ฅ็็ซ็ง้ๆค็ฉๅๆธฉโฆ
Kochi Food Guide: Katsuo no Tataki, Sawachi & Tosa Sake
Kochi's bold food culture features the dramatic straw-fire seared bonito, the communal sawโฆ
Hirome Market: The Energy of the Food Stall Village Where Kochi's Food Culture is Concentrated
Hirome Market in central Kochi City is a food stall village where local sake, katsuo no taโฆ
Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Proud Rustic Sea Bounty Enjoyed Seared Over Straw
Katsuo no tataki, known for generous searing using straw, is a local dish symbolizing Kochโฆ
Sakamoto Ryoma: Walking the Hometown of the Bakumatsu Era's Greatest Revolutionary Born in Kochi
Sakamoto Ryoma, the brilliant figure of the Bakumatsu era, was born in Kamimachi, Kochi Ciโฆ
Shimanto River: Japan's Longest Natural River Called the Last Clear Stream
The Shimanto River flowing through southwestern Shikoku is called "Japan's Last Clear Streโฆ
Yosakoi Festival: The Free and Powerful Dance Festival That Kochi is Proud of
The Yosakoi Festival held in Kochi City every August is a unique festival of dancing in frโฆ
Katsurahama Beach: The Bronze Statue of Ryoma and Kochi's Famous Moon-Viewing Beach
Katsurahama Beach, famous for the bronze statue of Ryoma gazing at the Pacific Ocean, is aโฆ
Kochi Castle: The Only Castle with an Existing Main Keep and Tosa Castle Town
Kochi Castle, Japan's only castle with both the keep and the main enclosure residence (govโฆ
Cape Ashizuri: Spectacular Views from Shikoku's Southernmost Cliffs and Kuroshio Current
Cape Ashizuri at Shikoku's southernmost point is famous for cliffs and lighthouse where thโฆ
Tosa Local Sake: Kochi's Sake Supporting the Drinking Communication Culture
In Kochi, where drinking communication culture is rooted, local sake brewing thrives. Explโฆ
Niyodo River: The "Niyodo Blue" Clear Stream Boasting Japan's Highest Transparency
The Niyodo River flowing from the Shikoku mountains is a clear stream boasting Japan's topโฆ
Anpanman Museum: Feeling Courage and Love in the Hometown of Yanase Takashi
Kochi Prefecture is the birthplace of Yanase Takashi (1919โ2013), creator of "Anpanman." Aโฆ
Tosa Washi Paper: A Thousand-Year Tradition of Kochi's Paper Culture
Kochi Prefecture is Japan's largest washi production area, with Tosa washi produced mainlyโฆ
Tosa Aka Cattle: Rare Brand Beef Raised in Kochi's Mountain Villages
Tosa Aka cattle raised in Kochi Prefecture's mountain areas are rare brand beef raised in โฆ
Tosa Bay Whale Watching: The Moving Encounter with Whales in the Kuroshio Sea
Tosa Bay, where the Kuroshio Current flows, is a world-class whale watching spot inhabitedโฆ
Muroto UNESCO World Geopark: The Cape Where Earth's History is Concentrated
The "Muroto UNESCO World Geopark" centered on Cape Muroto is a treasure trove of earth sciโฆ
Harimaya Bridge: A Famous Kochi Landmark Enjoyable for the Gap Between Renown and Reality
Harimaya Bridge, sung about in the "Yosakoi Bushi" song, is sometimes called one of Japan'โฆ
Tosa Dogfighting: The Wild Culture and History of Kochi
Tosa dogfighting using Tosa dogs (large dogs native to Kochi Prefecture) is a traditional โฆ
Aki City: The Birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro and Tosa Agricultural Culture
Aki City is known as the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro (1835โ1885), founder of the Mitsubisโฆ
Tosa Ichihara Market: A Roadside Station Where Direct Sales and Food Culture are Concentrated
Roadside stations throughout Kochi Prefecture are treasure troves of food with local agricโฆ
Tosa Kuroshio Railway: A Journey on the Spectacular Railway Overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Tosa Kuroshio Railway running along Kochi Prefecture's coast is a spectacular railway wherโฆ
Shimanto River and Kochi Castle โ Nature and History in Ryoma's Hometown
Follow the pristine Shimanto River and explore historic Kochi Castle in the birthplace of โฆ
Ryugado Cave โ A Mystical Limestone Cave Power Spot from 300 Million Years Ago
Explore Ryugado, one of Japan's top limestone caves in Kochi, featuring stunning stalactitโฆ
Tosa Shrine โ The Ichinomiya of Kochi, Guardian of the Land of Tosa
Visit Tosa Shrine in Kochi City, the prestigious ichinomiya (first shrine) of Tosa Provincโฆ
Shimanto River โ Japan's Last Crystal-Clear River of Unspoiled Nature
Follow the Shimanto River, Japan's last major dam-free river, through pristine rural landsโฆ