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Kochi Castle
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The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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Kochi Prefecture Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
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Ryugado Cave
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Chikurin-ji Temple
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Noichi Zoological Park of Kochi Prefecture
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Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village
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Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum
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Kongofuku-ji Temple
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Ryoma's Birthplace Memorial Museum
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Japanese Castles: A Top-Floor View
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8 Must Eat, See and Go in Kochi Recommended By The Locals
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8 Beautiful Rice Terraces You Must See in Japan
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What is Kochi?
The largest of Shikoku’s prefectures, Kochi is endowed with some of the island’s most exceptional sand beaches lining the Pacific Ocean, which narrows into the Shimanto-gawa, a huge river that stretches 196 kilometers into the prefecture, passing verdant mountains and hosting countless riverside activities. Whether you’re a pilgrim or not, Kochi’s 16 Buddhist temples that make up one leg of the Shikoku Pilgrimage are worth a visit, particularly Chikurin-ji for its five-tier pagoda.
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Travel Plans
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- Adventure and hot springs in unexplored Kochi and Tokushima
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- There are many adventure spots unlike Japan in Tokushima and Kochi in the Shikoku area. Here are some spots where visitors can feel adventure, taste local specialties, and enjoy hot springs at the end of the day. Enjoy a journey of exploration and healing.
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- A day exploring the cuisine and natural beauty of the Shimanto River area
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- The Shimanto River is the longest river in Shikoku. Home to a huge selection of local sights both natural and artificial, it’s an excellent place to spend a day when exploring the hidden delights of Shikoku. To make the most out of your time here, follow this day long itinerary following the flow of the Shimanto River.
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Travel Guide
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- 8 Must Eat, See and Go in Kochi Recommended By The Locals
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- 8 Beautiful Rice Terraces You Must See in Japan
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- Japan’s Best Matsuri Festivals and Fireworks during Summer 2019 July-August
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- Kochi Castle：Tosa’s Original National Treasure
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Best Events
Kochi Photo Album
Kochi Overviews
Climate
What to Wear
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- Warm Cloth
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Getting Around
At six hours from Tokyo, Kochi is a somewhat arduous journey by train but includes just one change at Okayama Station, which can be reached by the Sanyo-Tokaido Shinkansen, followed by a 2.5-hour train ride on the Dosan Line down to Kochi Station. Home to Kochi Airport, the prefecture can also be reached by plane from Tokyo in less than 1.5 hours.
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How to get to Kochi Airport
