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Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, with the majestic Shimanto River, Cape Muroto, and the wild Pacific coastline. Katsuo no tataki bonito, the Sunday market, and the Yosakoi Festival are defining experiences.

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Seasonal Picks🌾 Spring

Kochi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Kochi. Spring sakura viewing guide wit


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GourmetđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Kochi Local Gourmet Guide: ă‚«ăƒ„ă‚Șぼたたき

Discover Kochi''s unique local cuisine including ă‚«ăƒ„ă‚Șぼたたき. A food lover''s guide to the bes


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Rainy Day SpotsđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Rainy Day in Kochi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Kochi! Discover top indoor attractions including é«˜çŸ„çœŒç«‹ç‰§é‡Žæ€ç‰©ćœ’æž©â€Š

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GourmetđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Kochi Food Guide: Katsuo no Tataki, Sawachi & Tosa Sake

Kochi's bold food culture features the dramatic straw-fire seared bonito, the communal saw


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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 ta


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Sightseeing🌾 Spring

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 Koch


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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 Ci


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Sightseeing☀ Summer

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 Stre


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Festival/Event☀ Summer

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 fr


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Sightseeing🍂 Autumn

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 a


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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 (gov


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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 th


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Tosa Local Sake: Kochi's Sake Supporting the Drinking Communication Culture

In Kochi, where drinking communication culture is rooted, local sake brewing thrives. Expl


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Sightseeing☀ Summer

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 top


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Anpanman Museum: Feeling Courage and Love in the Hometown of Yanase Takashi

Kochi Prefecture is the birthplace of Yanase Takashi (1919–2013), creator of "Anpanman." A


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SightseeingđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

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 mainly


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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 


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Sightseeing☀ Summer

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 inhabited


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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 sci


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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'


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Tosa Dogfighting: The Wild Culture and History of Kochi

Tosa dogfighting using Tosa dogs (large dogs native to Kochi Prefecture) is a traditional 


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SightseeingđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Aki City: The Birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro and Tosa Agricultural Culture

Aki City is known as the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro (1835–1885), founder of the Mitsubis


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SightseeingđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

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 agric


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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 wher


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Shimanto River and Kochi Castle — Nature and History in Ryoma's Hometown

Follow the pristine Shimanto River and explore historic Kochi Castle in the birthplace of 


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Power SpotđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Ryugado Cave — A Mystical Limestone Cave Power Spot from 300 Million Years Ago

Explore Ryugado, one of Japan's top limestone caves in Kochi, featuring stunning stalactit


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Power SpotđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Tosa Shrine — The Ichinomiya of Kochi, Guardian of the Land of Tosa

Visit Tosa Shrine in Kochi City, the prestigious ichinomiya (first shrine) of Tosa Provinc


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SightseeingđŸ—Ÿ All seasons

Shimanto River — Japan's Last Crystal-Clear River of Unspoiled Nature

Follow the Shimanto River, Japan's last major dam-free river, through pristine rural lands