1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide

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Autumn leaves at Chikurinji Temple in 2023 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the heart of Kochi, a city where history, nature, and culture blend into a truly unique experience. Known as the hometown of samurai hero Sakamoto Ryoma, Kochi offers a journey full of charm, character, and discovery.

From peaceful temples and lush botanical gardens to vibrant local markets and iconic castles, this tour gives you a taste of everything that makes Kochi unforgettable.

・Visit Tosa and Chikurinji Temples, nestled beside the stunning Makino Botanical Garden

・Experience the flavors of Kochi at Hirome Market, a lively hub of food, energy, and local life

・Discover the majestic Kochi Castle, one of Japan’s few remaining original castles

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Trip Designer Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel Pick-up&Drop-off
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: English guide
Included: Public transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Kochi Port Pick-up&Drop-off
Not included: Private transportation: Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)

Itinerary

Kochi Castle

one hour Admission included

Known as "the best castle on the Nankaido (road)," is a symbol of Kochi City. Currently, there are only 12 castles from the pre-Edo period in Japan, but Kochi Castle is one of the most precious castles. The current main tower was rebuilt in August 1747. The greatest feature of Kochi Castle is that the cohesive entirely of the main building group, with the Tenshu, Goten, and Corridor Bridge, all being completely present along with the stone wall and so on. The gazebo on the top floor of the castle tower overlooks Kochi city.
Hirome Ichiba

one hour

Large hall with food stalls from around 40 various restaurants, plus souvenir shops and other shops. Perhaps you will enjoy some of the famous “Katsuo Tataki,” which is seared bonito fish. It is recommended that you put salt and sliced garlic on it before tasting. Do enjoy the local foods unique to Kochi.
The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

1 h 30 min Admission included

The Makino Botanical Garden, located at the summit of Godaiyama, Kochi, was opened in 1958 to honor the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the "father of Japanese plant taxonomy" from Kochi Prefecture. About 3,000 hectares, including wild plants related to the doctor, color the four seasons in the approximately 6 hectares of the garden, making it one of Japan's leading integrated botanical gardens where you can feel the joy of meeting plants in nature.
Chikurinji Temple

40 min

Prospered greatly due to the devotion of the Tosa lord, and monk disciples gathered, becoming the center of Tosa culture as a study temple. Many works of great importance have come out of this place, and there is a “secret” Buddha that is only shown to the public once every 50 years. Further, the five-storied pagoda built in the precinct is the only one in Kochi Prefecture, and the tower contains stupas solicited from Bodh Gaya, India.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

For cruise guest, we'll meet at this bus terminal. This is the shuttle bus stop from Kochi port.

End point

For cruise guest, we'll meet at this bus terminal. This is the shuttle bus stop from Kochi port.

Pickup points

Kochi Palace Hotel
Nishitetsu Inn Kochi Harimayabashi
Best Price Kochi
Richmond Hotel Kochi
7 Days Hotel Plus
Kochi Green Hotel Harimayabashi
Bright Park Hotel
The Crown Palais Kochi
OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resort
Dormy Inn Kochi
Shoei Daini Bekkan
Kochi Sunrise Hotel

and 5 more pickup points

Kochi port is not near from the central Kochi city, so if you are the cruise guest, we'll meet at Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal, it's a shuttle bus stop from Kochi port. You can access easily by shuttle bus.