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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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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 Nโ€ฆ

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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 Kengoโ€ฆ

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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 Kocโ€ฆ

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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 siโ€ฆ

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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 vโ€ฆ

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Matsubagawa Onsen with Two Springs in the Shimanto Headwaters

A mountain inn along the Hinoji River in Shimanto Town, proud of two spring sources handedโ€ฆ

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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 andโ€ฆ

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Konoka Onsen at a Roadside Station on Route 194

A natural hot spring attached to the Konoka roadside station in Ino, overlooking the mountโ€ฆ

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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 oโ€ฆ

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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 anโ€ฆ

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Niyodo Blue and Asei Valley Tour

A one day route from Asei Valley past the clear streams and falls of Niyodo Blue to enjoy โ€ฆ

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Muroto Cape Geopark Drive

A drive from Muroto Cape past coastal rock formations and a lighthouse that reveal how theโ€ฆ

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Shimanto River and Chinkabashi Cycling

A half day ride from the Sada low water bridge along the Shimanto River, enjoying the cleaโ€ฆ

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Katsurahama and Ryoma Landmark Tour

A one day route from the Ryoma statue at Katsurahama to his memorial museum, tracing his fโ€ฆ

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Kochi Castle and Hirome Market Stroll

A half day walk from the original keep of Kochi Castle through the old town to Hirome Markโ€ฆ

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Boushi Pan

A charming hat-shaped sweet bread born in Kochi and beloved by locals.โ€ฆ

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Imokenpi

A crunchy, fragrant sweet-potato snack that is one of Kochi signature confections.โ€ฆ

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Shimanto Unagi

Eel nurtured by the pristine Shimanto River, fragrant and richly fatty.โ€ฆ

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Shimizu Saba

A brand mackerel from Tosashimizu kept fresh by pole fishing and enjoyed as sashimi.โ€ฆ

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Utsubo Ryori

A delicacy beloved on the Kochi coast with a surprisingly refined flavor.โ€ฆ

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Inaka Zushi

A rustic and colorful Kochi country sushi topped with the bounty of the mountains.โ€ฆ

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Susaki Nabeyaki Ramen

A local ramen from Susaki served piping hot in an earthenware pot with fragrant chicken brโ€ฆ

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Sawachi Ryori

A grand platter piled with colorful land and sea delicacies that symbolizes a Tosa feast.โ€ฆ

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Tosa Akaushi

A rare Kochi brand of wagyu prized for lean umami balanced with gentle marbling.โ€ฆ

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Katsuo no Tataki

Seared bonito with a smoky straw-grilled aroma is the signature dish of Kochi.โ€ฆ

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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 eโ€ฆ

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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 heโ€ฆ

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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.โ€ฆ

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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 nโ€ฆ

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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 ofโ€ฆ

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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 watโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 worโ€ฆ

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Tojindaba Site, Mysterious Megalithic Stones in Tosashimizu, Kochi

A field of giant stones spreading across the hills behind Cape Ashizuri. People have livedโ€ฆ

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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 witโ€ฆ

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Kochi Local Gourmet Guide: Katsuo no Tataki (Seared Bonito)

Discover Kochi''s unique local cuisine including ใ‚ซใƒ„ใ‚ชใฎใŸใŸใ. A food lover''s guide to the besโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day in Kochi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Kochi! Discover top indoor attractions including ้ซ˜็Ÿฅ็œŒ็ซ‹็‰ง้‡Žๆค็‰ฉๅœ’ๆธฉโ€ฆ

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

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

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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 taโ€ฆ

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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 Kochโ€ฆ

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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 Ciโ€ฆ

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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 Streโ€ฆ

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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 frโ€ฆ

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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 aโ€ฆ

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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 (govโ€ฆ

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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 thโ€ฆ

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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. Explโ€ฆ

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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 topโ€ฆ

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

Kochi Prefecture is the birthplace of Yanase Takashi (1919โ€“2013), creator of "Anpanman." Aโ€ฆ

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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 mainlyโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 inhabitedโ€ฆ

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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 sciโ€ฆ

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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'โ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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

Aki City is known as the birthplace of Iwasaki Yataro (1835โ€“1885), founder of the Mitsubisโ€ฆ

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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 agricโ€ฆ

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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 wherโ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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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 stalactitโ€ฆ

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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 Provincโ€ฆ

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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 landsโ€ฆ