Leisure / Outdoors Spots in Kochi Area

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Leisure / Outdoors

Yokokurayama Natural Forest Museum

4.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Takaoka-gun Ochicho Ochihei 737-12

A museum where you can learn about Mt. Yokokura and the Earth's history, rare plants loved by Dr. Makino, and the history of Ochi. Take a moment to admire the building itself too—designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, it harmonizes with Mt. Yokokura's natural environment. The museum also holds a variety of special exhibits.

たまたま立ち寄った博物館。全く下調べしないで行ったので、坂の途中の駐車場に素直に駐車したが、平日だったため、空きがあり、建物側でも良かったことを後で知り。館内は、一部をのぞいて撮影可。歴史から自然から芸術から、幅広い収集とゆとりある展示。よくある「地方のなんとなく博物館」とは一線を画した素晴らしい博物館に関心。
Nakatosa Town Art Museum

3.5

5 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Takaoka-gun Nakatosacho Kure 6584-1

A small museum housing about 700 pieces by modern and contemporary painters, including late Edo period Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Kochi Prefecture's first full-scale museum, it opened to the public in 1989. The collection and its white-walled antique storehouse-style building were donated to the town by the late Kikuichi Machida, a businessman from Yaiga, Nakatosa-cho. They have planned exhibits held in order four times a year.

中土佐町久礼の美術館で久礼大正町市場の近くです。こじんまりとした美術館ですが、コロナ禍で最近来場者が増えたらしいです。明治時代の戦禍の絵画等落ち着いた雰囲気の中でじっくり鑑賞できます。
Kochi Prefectural Haruno Athletic Recreation Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Kochi-shi Harunocho Nishibun

This athletic park is located in Yoshihara, Haruno-cho, Kochi City. It features a wide range of sporting facilities including an athletic track and field, a baseball park, a pool, a gymnasium, a shooting range, and an archery range. It also features an open space equipped with play equipment such as a 100-meter long roller slide, 3.4 kilometers of cross-country courses, and Sports Palace Haruno, which features a hotel and a restaurant.
Aki Calligraphy Art Museum

3.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Aki-shi Doi 953-I

Japan's first calligraphy museum. Located in Doikachu at the site of Aki Castle, its Calligraphy Hall of Fame has received national attention. Calligraphy has been very popular in Aki since the feudal era. During the late Taisho and Showa periods it produced master calligraphers such as Oun Kawatani, the Shotei Brothers, and Yukei Teshima. The museum houses approximately 2,000 pieces of Japanese calligraphy brushed by them and other leading artists. Around 100 works of Chinese characters, the Japanese syllabary, and seal engravings by currently active calligraphers are always on display.

Small museum next to the history museum where you can see some interesting pieces from all over Japan. They sometimes have calligraphy workshops/classes there too. They change up their displays every...
Nagaodori Center

4.0

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Nankoku Shinohara 48

This place serves to introduce the rare Onagadori breed of chicken, which originated in Shinohara, Nankoku City and has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records and international media. The Onagadori is also a registered Special Natural Monument, making it a popular subject for viewing and photography. The guides offer detailed explanations while you walk the hall. Groups require reservations.

国の天然記念物「おながどり」の飼育方法等…唯一見れるスポットでした。以前、龍河洞でも見れましたが・・・動物愛護団体からのクレームにて撤去されているそうです。昭和レトロで築50年の施設で、入場料800円はちと高いと思われましたが館内のガイドさんが土佐藩が生み出した鶏の歴史や飼育方法を懇切丁寧に説明され、動物虐待とは程遠い愛情のこもった飼育方法に感動しました。国の天然記念物保護の為、もっと国や自治体の...
Shimanto Auto Camp Site Welcome

5.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Takaoka-gun Shimantocho Eshi 546

GW、７人でのグループ利用をしました。２サイト並びで滞在。混雑しているにもかかわらず、各サイトにある流しもトイレも、管理が行き届いた綺麗なキャンプ場でした！キャンプ場で買える鮎や鰹のタタキも予約し、受付時に受け取り。鮎は七輪で^ ^ とても美味しかったです...
YASU Sea Station CLUB

5.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Konan-shi Yasucho Chigire 536-19

A marine leisure facility providing a variety of ways to enjoy the Yasu seaside. They offer sea kayaking, access sailing, snorkeling, and raft making. Group plans are available. They mainly cater to people above elementary school age; children 9 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. They have indoor and outdoor showers and toilets. Lodging is available in the Japanese-style rooms of a boat house used for the yachts.

Being in the middle of winter, I didn’t do any of the water sports SUP/kayaking on offer, but I did avail myself of the hospitality if the guys in the office. This water sports center is right on the...
Kawarakko canoeing and camping center

4.0

2 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Shimanto-shi Tadenokawa 24

数年前のテレビドラマで観て、行きたいと思っていた四万十川。サイトには流し台が設置されていて、便利です。お風呂はありませんが、24時間稼働のシャワーが3台あり、3分100円で、途中ストップも出来るので要領よく洗えば100円で事足ります。ジュース自販機、ビールやちょっとした野菜やお弁当は売店で購入出来ます。最寄のスーパーまでは、20〜30分程度掛かります。家族連れが多いので、夜も静かに過ごせました。カ...
Muroto Dolphins Center

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Murotoshi Murotomisakichou 6810-162

Located within Murotozaki fishing port, the Muroto Dolphin Center is a dolphin care facility where you can experience dolphins up close. You get the opportunity to touch them, swim with them or try training them—there are many fun programs available. There are also special programs designed for children with developmental disorders such as autism to encourage them with sense of achievement. A facility for all to enjoy, from kids to adults, families and groups.
Tosa Seinan Great Park Auto Camping Field Tomarotto

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Shimanto-shi Shimoda 3548

キャンピングカーを借りて初めての利用でした。あいにくの雨でしたが、時折の止み間にかなり広いわんぱく広場的な公園ではしゃいで、BBQサイトで夕食を取り、電源付車中泊なのでサーキュレーターで乗り切りました。個人的にはテントと違い、雨が余り苦にならない感じ。四万十いやしの湯も併設なので便利。キャンプ一泊：3,500＋750（電源）温泉：600（大人）
Kaze no Sato Park

4.0

1 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Takaoka-gun Tsunocho Shiraishiko 3112-2

A park with 20 windmills. With a lookout area, windmill area, and woodland used for forest bathing, the windmills you can see up close and the great views from the lookouts are especially popular. On clear days, you can see Mt. Ishizuchi and Cape Muroto. With displays on wind power generation and windmill design, it is a nice place to learn about windmills and electric power while in the midst of nature.

凄い数の風車、それも巨大なものが林立していました。しかも周囲の眺望も最高でした。風車は羽の直系が６１ｍ・・・信じられない・・・。風車を支える支柱、タワーの高さも６８ｍ・・・この風車が２０基もある、壮観ですねぇ。カルスト平原の中の遊歩道、森林浴等々・・・間地かで見る風車の迫力には圧倒されました。好天で石鎚山まで眺めることが出来た。但し、ここは平地じゃないのでそれなりの覚悟(かなりしんどい)をして行く...
Yutorisuto Park Otoyo Camping Ground

Leisure / Hobbies

Kochi Nagaoka-gun Otoyo Cho Nakamura Daio 4037-25
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Ehime prefecture, Kochi prefecture

This park, established in 1972 is the 26th national park of Japan and features mild and beautiful subaquatic scenery and varied coastal scenery. Due to the unique climate of the mountainous region located inland which is influenced by the Kuroshio Current, it is possible to see a wide range of vegetation distribution from warm-temperate to cold-temperature zone in the area. Within the region is Kashiwajima Island known as a “sacred place for diving” as well as Usubae known for its famous landscape sights and fishing, as well as Japan’s foremost canyoning spot Nametoko Gorge. There are many visitors throughout the year enjoying the leisure activities of the area.
Nakamura Castle Ruins (Tamematsu Park)

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Shimantoshi Nakamura

This public park is located near the Shimanto Historical Museum. It was the former site of Nakamura Castle (also known as Tamematsu Castle), which was built by Tamematsu during the Onin War. The park on a hill where you can see the townscape of Nakamura brings to mind Kyoto and extends in a square pattern, and is known as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. Planted with approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees, you can enjoy them when in full bloom from late March to early April, and also fantastic night cherry blossoms when paper lanterns are illuminated during the Shimanto River Flower and Cherry Blossom festivals.
Tatsukushi Marine Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Tosashimizushi Tatsukushi

This marine park is located in Tatsukushi Bay in Misaki, Tosashimizu City. Designated as Japan’s first “underwater park” (currently called “marine park”), this region of ocean is home to Japan’s largest Shikorosango Pavona decussata coral cluster. In addition to being known as a diving spot, glass-bottomed boats that allow visitors to observe the underwater life from above the waves also operate here.
Shimanto Study & Play Museum (Akitsuio)

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Shimantoshi Gudou 8055-5

This facility is composed of a dragonfly museum and a freshwater aquarium. There, visitors can learn about a variety of subjects including the place of drinking water, global warming, and nature conservation through the lens of dragonflies and fish from around the world. Each of its fun exhibits, which are focused on the Shimanto River, has a message that is useful in everyday life.
Shimanto Astronomical Observatory

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Shimantoshi Nishitosamochi 1100

This astronomical observatory is located in Mochii, Nishitosa, Shimanto City. Shimanto City is the only municipality in the prefecture certified as a “Hoshizora no Machi” by the former Environmental Agency. Visitors can observe the starry sky over the city with the naked eye or with the high-quality telescope. The observatory also holds stargazing parties where visitors can observe the seasonal constellations and numerous celestial bodies with commentary provided by the attendant (reservation required).
Kanyoto Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Sukumoshi Oshima

This park is located on Oshima Island, an uninhabited island in Sukumo Bay in Oshima, Sukumo City. The park is equipped with a sandy area where visitors can enjoy beach volleyball and other activities, play equipment, showers, and other facilities. Kanyoto Island, the island on the opposite shore from Oshima Island, can be accessed on foot during the low tide. It is known for being a place to enjoy a Daruma Sunset from mid-November to mid-February.
Okitsu Beach

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Takaokagunshimantochou Okitsu

This beach is located in Okitsu, Shimanto Town, Takaoka County. The approximately two-kilometer long beach, which faces Komuro Bay, has been selected for the Ministry of the Environment's list of Best Beach 100 of Japan. It also hosts Marine Festa Okitsu at the beginning of July to mark the opening of the beachgoing season. Attendees at the festival can participate in a beach volley tournament and other activities.
Yutorisuto Park Otoyo

Leisure / Hobbies

Kouchi Pref. Nagaokagunotoyochou Nakamuradaiou 4037-25

This camping ground is located in Nakamuradaio, Otoyo Town, Nagaoka County. In addition to tent sites, cottages, and log houses, the camp also has an RV park for people who are camping in recreational vehicles. Other facilities include an athletic playset, a flower garden, a café and restaurant that serves wild game, a local product shop, and more. Guests can enjoy barbequing or stargazing in the camp’s rich natural setting at an altitude of 750 meters.

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Kochi Areas

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.