A day along Kochi’s stunning Niyodo River
Kochi is home to the Niyodo River, one of the most scenic rivers in Japan. Its crystal clear blue waters are the perfect backdrop to a day discovering the beauty of the Kochi. To make the most of your time here, put aside a day to explore the natural and artificial beauty that surrounds the Niyodo River. So, here’s a guide.
- DAY1
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Kochi
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6.6hourcourse
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- Yasui Valley
- 10:00
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- Hidaka Village
- 12:00
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- Restaurant Qraud
- 13:30
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- Ino Paper Museum
- 15:00
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- Kochi Ice Shop
- 16:10
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Based on the introduced course, you can create original travel plan. In addition, simply add the place you want to go and display the route and time schedule automatically, the plan will be completed in no time!
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- Yasui Valley
- 10:00
- 60min
- Valley
- Begin your exploration through Kochi with a visit to Yasui Valley, one of the area’s best kept local secrets. Admire the almost supernatural blue of the Ninodo Blue River and marvel at the mystical waterfalls that populate the area, some towering as high as 60 meters. It’s the perfect place for a morning hike and offers incredible photo opportunities.
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- Address
- Kouchi Pref. Agawagunniyodogawachou Oya
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- 0889209511
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- Car
- 60min
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- Hidaka Village
- 12:00
- 60min
- Direct Sales Store
- Next up, it’s time to pay a visit to Hidaka Mura, also known as Hidaka Village, which is home to some of the most incredible local produce. The area is known for its fresh juicy tomatoes, which, thanks to their high natural sugar content, are mouth wateringly sweet.
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- Kouchi Pref. Takaokagunhidakamura Hongou 1478-9
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- Phone
- 0889245199
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- Car
- 30min
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- Restaurant Qraud
- 13:30
- 60min
- French Cuisine
- If you haven’t filled up on local tomatoes, then it’s time to make your way to Restaurant Qraud for something a little more substantial. The restaurant offers a laidback gourmet fare, crafted by local chefs who know the area and its produce like the back of their hand so, you know you’re only going to get the best and freshest cuisine. If you’re having touble deciding what to order, go for the handmade soba, you won’t be disappointed.
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- Car
- 30min
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- Ino Paper Museum
- 15:00
- 45min
- Museum / Science Museum
- Time for a little culture lesson here at the Ino Paper Museum the home of Tosa washi paper. It’s said that Tosa paper has a manufacturing history that goes back a whopping 1,000 years. Here, you can learn all about the history and practical and creative use of Toshi paper, and even sign up for a workshop to try your hand at crafting your own traditional Japanese paper.
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- Kouchi Pref. Agawaguninochou Saiwaimachi 110-1
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- Phone
- 0888930886
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- Car
- 25min
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- Kochi Ice Shop
- 16:10
- 30min
- Ice Cream
- The final destination for today is Kochi Ice Shop, a quaint and welcoming confectionary store that sits along the scenic Niyodo River. The café offers a variety of contemporary and traditional snacks, all of which are guaranteed to satisfy. However, one highly recommended selection is the store’s unique and iconic soft cream, which uses Tosa Jiro's eggs.
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- Kouchi Pref. Agawaguninochou Yananosekamibun 807-1
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- Phone
- 09037878511
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- FINISH
- 16:40
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- DAY1

Based on the introduced course, you can create original travel plan. In addition, simply add the place you want to go and display the route and time schedule automatically, the plan will be completed in no time!
Create a plan from this course