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By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is €768 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Kochi, the gateway to southern Shikoku, on this fully private 8-hour tour led by a friendly, government-licensed guide with a private vehicle and driver. Famed for its laid-back charm, Pacific coastline, and samurai history, Kochi rewards curious travellers. Climb the original wooden keep of Kochi Castle, one of only twelve to survive in Japan, and stand beneath the statue of local hero Sakamoto Ryoma above Katsurahama Beach. Sample seared bonito and sake at lively Hirome Market, cross the storied red Harimaya Bridge, and visit the serene Chikurin-ji Temple with its Godaisan views and the lush Makino Botanical Garden. Because the tour is completely private, the itinerary is flexible and built around you: travel at your own pace, linger wherever you like, and ask your guide anything about local history, culture, and food. With comfortable door-to-door transport and a knowledgeable local by your side, you'll enjoy the very best of Kochi in one memorable day.

Activity location

  • Kochi Castle
    • 1-2-1 Marunouchi,
    • 780-0850, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kochi Station
    • 1
    • 780-0061, Kochi, Kochi, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€981.18 x 1 Adult€981.18
Total
Price is €981.18
Until Sat, 10 Oct

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)(TG2)
Pickup included

Price details
€835.62 x 1 Adult€835.62
Total
Price is €835.62
Until Sat, 10 Oct

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
€768.24 x 1 Adult€768.24
Total
Price is €768.24
Until Sat, 10 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Exclusions
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Kochi Castle

  • 1h
Kochi Castle is one of only twelve original castle keeps remaining in Japan, with its main tower and palace surviving since the Edo period. Travellers can climb the wooden donjon for panoramic city views and explore well-preserved gates and stone walls set in a hilltop park.

Hirome Ichiba

  • 45m
Hirome Market is a bustling indoor food hall packed with around forty small eateries and stalls. Travellers can sample Kochi specialities like seared bonito (katsuo no tataki), local sake, and fresh seafood in a lively, communal dining atmosphere loved by locals.

Harimaya Bridge

  • 15m
Harimaya Bridge is a small but beloved symbol of Kochi, immortalised in a famous local folk song about a forbidden romance between a monk and a young woman. The bright red bridge in the heart of city centre is a charming photo spot steeped in Kochi nostalgia.

Katsurahama Beach

  • 1h
Katsurahama is a scenic crescent beach famed for its pine-fringed shoreline and dramatic ocean views. It is home to the iconic statue of local hero Sakamoto Ryoma gazing out to sea, and is one of Kochi's most beloved spots for taking in the Pacific.

Ryoma Sakamoto Bronze Statue

  • 20m
Overlooking Katsurahama Beach stands the towering bronze statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, the Kochi-born samurai who helped reshape modern Japan. Gazing towards the Pacific, the statue honours one of the nation's most admired historical figures and offers a striking coastal photo opportunity.

Chikurinji Temple

  • 1h
Chikurin-ji is a historic temple on Mount Godai and the 31st stop on the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage. Founded in the 8th century, it features an elegant five-story pagoda, a treasure hall of Buddhist statues, and a tranquil landscape garden set among ancient cedar trees.

Mt. Godaisan Observatory

  • 30m
Perched atop Mount Godai beside Chikurin-ji Temple, this observation deck offers sweeping views over Kochi city, Urado Bay, and the winding rivers below. It is an especially scenic stop for photos and a peaceful pause surrounded by greenery.

The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

  • 1h 30m
This expansive hillside garden on Mount Godai honours Tomitaro Makino, the father of Japanese botany. Travellers can wander themed gardens showcasing thousands of plant species, striking modern greenhouse architecture, and seasonal blooms, all with sweeping views over the surrounding landscape.

Location

Activity location

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    Kochi Castle
    • 1-2-1 Marunouchi,
    • 780-0850, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kochi Station
    • 1
    • 780-0061, Kochi, Kochi, Japan

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