Discover the top things to do in Kochi, known for its nature and feudal castles. Explore historic Kochi Castle and Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, then eat local specialty tataki (seared tuna) at Hirome Market or Katsurahama beach.

Kochi (高知, Kōchi) prefecture is a natural paradise in Japan filled with country charms and beautiful scenery. View our top ten sightseeing destinations in Kochi City and across the prefecture.

Kochi City is the capital of Kochi Prefecture. It's a beautiful little city beyond the Shikoku mountains, in a warm climate on the Pacific. Come enjoy the slow life.

Jul 25, 2019 · To see the highlights of Kochi it’s handy to divide the city into four, being the downtown area, which is easy to walk and see within 3-4 hours, then the Western, Southern, and Eastern outskirts, where you can decide as your mood takes you, where to go and what to do.

Feb 7, 2019 · Top sightseeing spots include Japan's longest standing original castle, quaint outdoor markets, eateries filled with local foods such as the iconic katsuo no tataki (seared tuna), a botanical paradise, and a sacred temple along Japan's most iconic pilgrimage.

Nov 1, 2011 · While its size might not be as impressive as the better known castles of Japan, Kochi Castle is one of the 12 castles that escaped World War II without having to be re-built. In fact, it's the only castle in Japan where you can still see an …

Kochi Castle is the only castle in Japan to retain the original tenshu and palace and have all the original buildings of the honmaru. Today it remains an Important Cultural Asset. In pop culture, the castle has been featured in the animated film Ocean Waves by Studio Ghibli.

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Feb 24, 2023 · So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have all the details?

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