Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle

4.9 (18 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Sunday Market in July — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Lunch time — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get a true taste of Kochi on this 5-hour walking tour featuring the city’s famous Sunday Market and nearby highlights. Explore vibrant local stalls, sample regional specialties, and visit key cultural spots with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for those wanting to dive into Kochi’s lively market scene and rich heritage.

・Browse over 400 stands at Kochi’s historic Sunday Market offering fresh produce, local foods, and crafts

・Savor regional delicacies at Hirome Market and visit the iconic Kochi Castle for panoramic city views

・Stroll through Obiyamachi shopping street and discover the colorful Yosakoi Festival culture at the information center

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Trip Designer Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up & drop off
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: English guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation: Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)

Itinerary

Sunday Market

1 h 40 min

On this tour, we will first visit the "Sunday Market" held in Kochi City every Sunday for over 300 years. There are about 420 stands, mainly supplied by country farmhouses and other local ventures, extending approximately 1,300m east from Kochi Castle and along the border of it. In addition to fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood unique to the local area, local gourmet items such as country style sushi, potato tempura and ice cream are available to eat while walking. There are also antiques, pottery and cutlery from Kochi prefecture, as well as a large souvenir selection.
Hirome Ichiba

30 min

"Hirome Market" is a 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 no 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. Just adjacent lies “W/O STAND KOCHI”, which is a hot new coffee spot with a unique façade. Feel free to stop by for a cup of coffee.
Kochi Castle

1 h 10 min Admission included

Kochi Castle, also 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 entirety 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.
Obiyamachi Ichibangai

30 min

After enjoying Kochi Castle, take a walk around Obiyamachi Old Town Shopping Street, Kochi's largest shopping street. The entire shopping street is covered, so there is no worry about getting wet, even on rainy days. There are restaurants, shops with interesting and daily goods, and there is also a large department store, so you can use this area as a souvenir spot or a break spot. Feel free to ask questions of the guide if you find something you are interested in or looking for.
Kochi Yosakoi Information Community Square

20 min

At the end of the tour, we will visit the "Kochi Yosakoi Information Center". The “Kochi Yosakoi Information Center” is a facility that introduces one of the three major festivals in Shikoku (the “Yosakoi” festival), one that began in 1954. You can experience the pop culture and other symbols of each generation and the costumes of the gorgeous dancers while learning about the history of the festival. You can try on costumes, which is a good time to take a picture of your Kochi visit.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Harimayabashi Bus Terminal

End point

Harimayabashi Bus Terminal

Pickup points

Kochi Palace Hotel
Super Hotel Kochi-Tennenonsen
Welcome Hotel Kochi
Nishitetsu Inn Kochi Harimayabashi
Richmond Hotel Kochi
Hotel Abest Kochi
Dormy Inn Kochi
Kochi Sunrise Hotel
Hotel No.1 Kochi
Kochi Hotel
Kochi Pacific Hotel
Kochi Ryoma Hotel

Pick-up at hotels in Kochi City ONLY.

For cruise passengers, Kochi port is not near central Kochi City, so we'll meet at Harimayabashi Bus Terminal. You can access this easily by shuttle bus from the port.