2025 Kochi Prefecture Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. With 87% of its area covered in forests, the highest in the country, I spent four days being soothed by the nature of Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the sea. [Schedule] Day 1 5:30 Arrive at Kochi Station (night bus) 9:30 Rent a car 11:00 Ryugado Cave 14:30 Yasui Valley (Niyodo River) 18:00 Hirome Market Day 2 All day in Kochi City ☆Kochi Castle ☆Katsurahama Beach ☆Godaisan Observatory ☆Hirome Market Day 3 10:00 Departure 13:00 Arrive at Shimanto Gakusha 13:00 Canoe Touring @ Shimanto River 18:30 Dinner Day 4 10:00 Cloud Library @ Yusuhara Town 13:00 Kochi Station 15:00 Board express bus Return trip 🚎✈️ This was my second visit to Kochi Prefecture. The first time I visited was in my fourth year of university. I visited to take an exam for a company in Kochi as part of my job hunting. After a day of sightseeing in Kochi City, I took the exam and returned to Okinawa. I fell in love with Kochi in that one day. This was my second visit since then. Coming back to the place I fell in love with the first time made me love Kochi even more. Why? Because it's rich in nature! The feeling of the city and nature being close and coexisting is the kind of place I want to live. My desire to visit again is growing. I wish there were direct flights from Okinawa... Next time, I want to visit during the Yosakoi Festival and see the authentic Yosakoi dance...👀

DAY 17: Waking up today to a drizzly, rainy weather, Good weather or bad weather, it's all part of the pilgrimage. I can't change the weather, but I can adjust my journey accordingly. During the pilgrimage, making good use of public transportation is also a great option. From Nakamura Station to Cape Ashizuri, you can take a bus, A one-way ticket costs ¥1900, and the journey takes about 2 hours. Cape Ashizuri is located at the southernmost point of Shikoku, and I personally think the shape of Kochi Prefecture resembles a horizontally placed banana. The 24th temple, Hotsumisakiji, is at the banana's head, while the 38th temple, Kongofukuji, is at the banana's tail. These two sacred sites are 241 kilometers apart. After visiting them, besides checking in at the southernmost point, you must visit the nearby Manjiro Foot Bath to soak your feet, relax your muscles, and admire the granite cave, Hakusan Domon, which has been eroded by the sea waves for years. Visiting Sacred Sites: ◎ 38th Temple Kongofukuji Stone Master Turtle, Shikoku's Southernmost Ashizuri Lighthouse, Manjiro Foot Bath Accommodation: Nakamura Daiichi Hotel, Shimanto City Today's Cycling Distance: 0 km Total Cycling Distance: 1041 km

#June Good Places 2024 #Register for June Hotel Sleeper #Star Writer June vlog #Free lounge change on Member Day 27th of each month Shikoku🗾 is the hometown of Superman author Yanase Tsung, so come four people can ride the Superman train🚄. Different colors 🌈 represent different routes, like my yellow 🟡 is the Tozan Line, between Kochi to Nakamura, my other photo 🖼️ is a rainbow train model, taken at Kochi Station, really have this car 🌈, with the design inspiration of the Rainbow Bridge, to Okayama, Takamatsu, Matsuyama Yuzan Line 🚆8000 series Superman Line Train

Japan is a perfect place for road trio especially end year where the weather isn't as cold with cool weather from an avg temperature of 15/19 degrees and best of it all, mostly sunny ^^ Kochi is located down south of oksaka where the town faces towards the east China Sea. This little area of Kochi is well known for its many quiet and beautiful scenic nature and of course popular for its yuzu production where you will also able to have a taste of some matcha infused desert here in their many Japanese desert shops. And also when driving around Kochi, don't forget to drop by the Kochi Castle located in the city of Kochi where this was said to be constructed in the 17th century. #celebratewithtrip #japan #roadtrip #kochi #kochicastle #historical #scenic #quiet #village

Kochi City is a city located in the south-central part of Shikoku region in Japan. It is the seat of Kochi Prefecture and the Shimanto River is also located in Kochi Prefecture. Our trip spent most of the time on the Shimanto River and the natural scenery, so we only had one night in Kochi City, mainly to stop by and take a rest! If you are in a hurry like us and only have one night in Kochi, I highly recommend this hotel. The price per night ranges from about HK$180-300, which is very economical! AreaOne Kochi Hotel is located about a 10-minute walk from Kochi Tram Station. It is also about a 15-minute walk from the Hirome Market, which has a lot of authentic food. You can experience the essence of Kochi's nightlife here! Friends who are traveling by car can park at the door when they arrive at the hotel. The staff will provide a parking space when you check in. Parking here is free! There is a "Torii Gate" next to the parking space, which is the Kochi Hachimangu Shrine! The hotel lobby is very small, a typical business/business hotel design! We booked a Single Room - non smoking (2 Adults). As soon as we opened the door, we could see the whole room at a glance! The space is very limited, but the entrance corridor can be opened to the suitcase! There is a relatively narrow double bed in the room, with a built-in work space behind the bed, and a refrigerator, tea set and kettle next to the bed! There is no wardrobe here, only wall-mounted hangers; the slippers are divided into waterproof and paper slippers, which is very thoughtful! The bathroom is designed like most modern Japanese hotels, with a small bathtub, smart toilet, disposable personal care products and toiletries, etc.! In summary, the hotel is small but has everything it needs. The price is very economical and suitable for travelers who are in a hurry and want to save money on a short stay in the hotel! 🏨Hotel AreaOne Kochi Address: 〒780-0822 はりまや町３丁目１８-10, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture #JapanHotels #JapanJapanShikoku #KochiPrefecture #KochiCityAccommodation #ShikokuKochiCity

#Overseas Travel #Kochi Prefecture #Japan Travel During the trip to Kochi Prefecture, we chose to join the Niyodo Adventure The "Nakatsu Gorge Canyoning Course" focuses on the upper reaches of the Niyodo River and the clear streams of the Nakatsu Gorge Mainly 👉🏻You can jump into the deep pool of the waterfall, swim leisurely between caves and embrace the beauty of the blue water of Rendian 📸️🤩🤩A good activity to cool off in summer. Kochi Prefecture has five unique tourist experiences, whether it is forest adventure in Japan's No. 1 forest prefecture, ziplining in the last clear stream, canoeing in the miraculous clear stream, canoeing in the largest dam lake in Shikoku, or stand-up paddle boarding in the sea in Muroto World Geopark, etc. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 address 450 Nanogawa, Niyodogawa-cho, Gogawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture

#Overseas Travel #Japan #Kochi Prefecture The Kochi Prefecture Noichi Zoological Park in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, was selected as the number one zoo in Japan by a travel website… Unlike ordinary zoos, this "animal park" in Kochi recreates the natural environment where many animals live, allowing you to freely observe the ecology of the animals in the park.. A great place for parent-child activities, highly recommended place👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 There are more than 100 species of wild animals ✅ There are many facilities in the park, such as restaurants, playgrounds and animal science museums.. A one-day parent-child activity can be arranged at Tateno City Zoo😎😎😎 address 738 Otani, Noichi-cho, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture

#foodie When I was resting at Tosa Saga Michi-no-Eki Station, I found that there were many delicious foods here. I ordered a grilled fish. I watched the waiter light the straw and only grilled the outside of the fish, while the inside remained fresh. It was very delicious.

The Shikoku Tosa 'Dawn of the Era' Story is a sightseeing train operated by JR Shikoku, running through Kochi Prefecture, which is associated with the late Edo period patriot Ryoma Sakamoto. The 'Risshi no Sho' is one of the train sets, featuring a design themed around the aspirations of Ryoma's era. • Route and Schedule The train runs one-way from Kochi Station to Kubokawa Station. It departs from Kochi Station, travels via the Dosan Line, and heads towards the Shimanto area. Along the way, passengers can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the Shimanto River. The train operates mainly on weekends and holidays, with specific schedules varying by season. Example Schedule: Departs Kochi Station at 10:54 AM → Arrives at Kubokawa Station at 1:05 PM *Schedules may change depending on the operating day, so please check the latest times. • Train Features The train's design features a chic black and gold color scheme, and the interior is a modern Japanese space with abundant use of wood. The train is decorated with historical exhibits and decorations. Additionally, light meals and sweets made with local ingredients are available on the train (reservation required), and passengers can enjoy explanations about Ryoma Sakamoto and other late Edo period patriots. There are also plenty of sightseeing guides along the route, making it a recommended train for history and travel enthusiasts. • Reservations and Fares All seats on this train are reserved, so advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made through JR Shikoku's 'Shikoku Net' or at station ticket offices. A regular fare ticket and a reserved seat limited express ticket are required to ride. For example, the fare from Kochi to Kubokawa is about 1,800 yen, and the reserved seat limited express ticket is about 1,000 yen. Users of the 'Shikoku Green Journey' can ride without additional charges. • Access Kochi Station is accessible from Okayama, Matsuyama, and Tokushima via the JR Dosan Line. It is also about 30 minutes by airport shuttle bus from Kochi Airport. From Kubokawa Station, transfers are available to the JR Yodo Line (towards Uwajima) and the Tosa Kuroshio Railway (towards Nakamura and Sukumo). • Recommended Points - Enjoy the natural scenery of the Pacific Ocean and Shimanto from the train windows - Perfect for history enthusiasts visiting sites associated with Ryoma - Relax in stylish modern Japanese train cars This special train adds color to your Shikoku trip, so be sure to ride it if you have the time.

is a luxury resort located in Ashizurimisaki, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, situated within Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park at the southernmost tip of Shikoku. Formerly known as the "Ashizuri Pacific Hotel Hanatsubaki," it was extensively renovated and rebranded as "The Mana Village" in 2019. • The name "Mana" comes from the Kochi dialect word "zamana," meaning "very" or "extremely," and also draws from the Hawaiian word meaning "power of nature" or "life force." Facilities and Services • Guest Rooms: Offers a variety of room types, including traditional Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms. Some rooms feature private open-air baths and saunas. • Dining: Serves Japanese Kaiseki cuisine and Italian cuisine, using fresh, local ingredients. The hotel also has a café and bar. • Hot Springs: Features open-air hot spring baths where guests can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean while soaking. • Activities: Provides electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other modes of transportation for guests to explore the surrounding natural environment. Special Experiences • Natural Scenery: Guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean from the hotel and participate in stargazing activities to experience the beauty of the Ashizurimisaki night sky. • Cultural Experiences: The hotel's interior is decorated with works by local artists, showcasing the cultural characteristics of Kochi Prefecture.

📍Yokoyama Butcher Shop Shimanto Beef Honpo Yokoyama Butcher Shop is a popular shop for meat lovers, purchasing and selling Shimanto beef. Shimanto Beef Honpo Yokoyama Butcher Shop purchases entire Shimanto beef cattle, of which only about 100 are shipped per year, so they offer not only ribs and loins, but also rare cuts such as offal. Shimanto beef is a Japanese black beef that is raised with care on a directly managed ranch, fed with natural water from the deep mountains, a specially made homemade feed mix, hay, and local rice straw. At Shimanto Beef Honpo Yokoyama Butcher Shop, you can see the huge chunks of meat lined up in the display case on the counter. The barbecue on the banks of Shimanto with the meat we purchased here was amazing. Please stop by! #0 Yen Trip February 2025

📍Mt. Nakatsu Myojin Elevation 1541m. Rising up on the border between Ehime and Kochi Prefectures, Mt. Nakatsu Myojin has no other mountains nearby, and if the weather is good, you can see all the way from Tosa Bay to the Seto Inland Sea. In 2012, a 12km trekking course was developed from Nakatsuyama to Karaike to Mizu no Toge. The summit is also the fourth takeoff point of Agawa Sky Park. If the weather is good, it is also ideal for astronomical observations such as the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseid meteor shower is a meteor shower that appears with the radiant point near the star Gamma Perseus. It appears from around July 20th to August 20th, and reaches its peak around August 13th. It is one of the three major meteor showers of the year, along with the Quadrantids and Geminids. #0yentravelFebruary2025

Located in Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, Marmottan Garden is a beautiful garden that recreates the garden beloved by French painter Claude Monet. It is the only garden in Japan officially recognized by the Monet Foundation, and makes visitors feel as if they are in a painting. The garden is divided into three areas: the Water Garden, the Flower Garden, and the Bordighera Garden. The Water Garden in particular faithfully recreates the world of "Water Lilies," which Monet painted in his later years, with the blue arched bridge and the water lilies reflected on the water surface creating a fantastic atmosphere. The Flower Garden, with its seasonal flowers in full bloom, is also attractive, and you can experience walking through Monet's paintings. The garden also has a cafe and gallery, allowing you to enjoy Monet's works and their worldview in greater depth. The changing of the flowers from spring to autumn is also a highlight, and the attraction is that you can enjoy different scenery every time you visit. #Kochi #Kitagawa Village #Monet's Garden #Water Lilies #Claude Monet #Garden

📍Katsura Tea Fields May is the season when Tsuno-cho, the town of tea, shines. It's the season for new tea! The tea fields stand out even more against the fresh greenery. The scenery of the tea being harvested is also very beautiful. Starting from the roadside station Fusegasaka, we take a leisurely tour along the old national highway. We pass through roads with almost no traffic (※We will drive a little bit on the national highway at the end.) so you can feel like you're bathing in the forest and feel relaxed! You can enjoy the scenery of the tea fields that stretch out as far as the eye can see. 📍Manten no Hoshi This is the main store of "Manten no Hoshi" in Tsuno-cho, overlooking the popular Shimanto River. We sell the leftovers from the attached factory as outlet sweets at a discount from the regular price. In addition, on the day of roasting at the factory, the store becomes a relaxing space filled with a fragrant aroma, so please stop by. 📍Yusan Shimanto Seiran no Sato This is a small hotel quietly located facing the upper reaches of the Shimanto River. I was impressed by the minimalist and stylish design of both the interior and exterior. It uses a lot of wood, so it blends in beautifully with the surrounding environment. I could feel the uncompromising attention to detail in the amenities and interior, and it was a very comfortable inn. There was a place where you could enjoy the Shimanto River just a short walk away, and I relaxed with my feet in the river. I could see the Shima River from the balcony of my room and the bath, which was very relaxing🖼✨️

Kohanyu is a high-end hot spring resort hotel located on the lakeside of the middle reaches of the Monobe River in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The hotel is themed around "nature" and features 100% natural hot springs with a rare golden color and isotonic properties. The mineral content of the hot spring water is similar to that of human skin cells, making it highly nourishing for the skin and earning it the nickname "beauty skin bath." Features and Services • Hot Spring Experience: The hotel's hot springs are one of its main highlights. The springs are fed by a natural source, with a moderate temperature and fine, mineral-rich water. The hotel also offers open-air and indoor baths, allowing guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the lakeside while soaking in the hot springs. • Dining Services: Kohanyu's restaurant offers natural cuisine featuring organic vegetables and local Tosa ingredients. The restaurant is equipped with high-quality sound systems, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality music while dining. • Accommodation: The hotel's guest rooms are designed to be simple and comfortable, with each room featuring a lake-view terrace and private hot spring. The hotel offers a tranquil environment, perfect for guests looking to relax and unwind. • Environmental Philosophy: Kohanyu is committed to environmental protection, using waste cooking oil as fuel for its hot spring boilers to reduce carbon emissions. Location and Transportation Kohanyu is located on the banks of the Monobe River, northeast of Kochi City, about a 50-minute drive from Kochi City. It is approximately 25 minutes by bus from JR Tosa-Yamada Station. Target Audience • Hot Spring Enthusiasts: The hotel's hot springs are of high quality, making it ideal for guests who enjoy hot springs. • Nature Lovers: The hotel is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it ideal for guests who enjoy being close to nature. • High-Quality Lifestyle Seekers: The hotel's facilities and services are high-end, making it ideal for guests seeking a high-quality lifestyle experience.

📍Kochi Prefecture, 31st Temple, Mount Godai, Konjiki-in, Chikurin-ji In 724, under the orders of Emperor Shomu, this is one of the most famous temples in Tosa, founded by the monk Gyoki in imitation of Mount Godai in China. The principal image is counted among the "Three Manjusri of Japan," and as the 31st temple of the 88 sacred places in Shikoku, it is always visited by pilgrims. There are many sights to see, including the Manjusri Hall, five-story pagoda, 17 Buddhist statues designated as important cultural properties, and a garden designated as a national scenic spot. In autumn, the leaves in the temple grounds turn beautiful colors, making it a great spot for leaf-viewing! #0 yen trip January 2025

📍Kochi Prefecture Niyodo River Carp Streamers A seasonal sight in early summer, colorful carp streamers made of nonwoven fabric swaying down the Niyodo River. The view from the Niyodo River Bridge, which passes just above the venue, is spectacular. The event, which began in 1995, has been gaining in popularity every year, and in 2000 it won the "4th Hometown Event Grand Prize Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award." The carp streamers are made of special paper that does not tear even when wet, and about 280 of them, large and small, ranging from 1.5 to 15 meters in length, are fixed in the river with stones. One of these carp streamers, about 12 meters long, has a large dragon painted on it, which is associated with this year's zodiac sign, and depicts a dragon swimming leisurely in the river. #0 yen trip January 2025

Nakatsu Valley Prefectural Natural Park is a healing spot where you can enjoy the most beautiful nature in Kochi Prefecture✨ As you walk along the promenade along the valley, you will be surrounded by the sound of the clear river and the scent of the trees, and you will experience a moment where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city🍃. In particular, "Uryu Falls" attracts visitors with its mysterious scenery created by the powerful flowing water and greenery🌊. I visited during the rainy season. The waterfall in the heavy rain is really impressive😆 The amount of water was so great that the roar of the waterfall was really scary. . . But it gave me a lot of energy! The scenery of the valley, which shows different expressions depending on the season, is also very photogenic📸 If you visit Kochi, you should definitely visit it. #KochiNature #HealingSpot #BreathtakingViewWalk #DomesticTravelTrip #NakatsuValley

📍Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden I went because I love plants! Watchers of the morning drama "Ranman" should go! I didn't see it so I didn't know much about it, but it seems to be a botanical garden related to Ranman! The buildings in the garden were beautiful and spacious! 【INFORMATION】 Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden 📮4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture 781-8125 🕑9:00-17:00 #0 yen trip November

DAY 16: Today's cycling journey can be said to be over mountains and across rivers. The weather was gloomy. I kept praying to Kobo Daishi to protect me from rain. After leaving the city of Kochi, we drove along National Highway 56 towards Shimanto City. This journey of more than 100 kilometers was like riding on the Northern Yi Highway. The title of "Kochi Training Center" is well deserved. Along the way, I also saw several hiking pilgrims. Although it seemed that I was only accompanied by my own shadow, I never felt lonely during the hiking journey because there were two of us walking together. I admired them from the bottom of my heart. At the end of today's trip, I was able to complete the only two single-day rides of over 100 kilometers in the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Visiting the Shrine: ◎Beige Wuban Daizenji Temple ◎Sanjushitan Iwamotoji Temple Ceiling Painting, Pop Art Stairs Accommodation: Nakamura Daiichi Hotel, Shimanto City Today's cycling distance: 122 kilometers Cumulative cycling mileage: 1041 km #Japan #FourCountries #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Seto Inland Sea #Shikokudisease #Tokushima #Awa Spiritual Field #Kochi #Tosa Sacred Ground #Ehime #Sanuki Sacred Ground #Kagawa #Iyo Sacred Ground #BicycleTravel #Two people walking together #Kobo Daishi #Namo Master Universal Illumination Vajra #Shikoku Pilgrimage 88 #Gohenro #Shimanami Kaido #Shodoshima #Setonaikai National Park #Don't ask me how much the trip costs #Ask yourself how many years of youth you have left #japan #tokushima #kochi #ehime #takematsu

DAY 15: Walking in Kochi City Kochi Castle has a history of more than 400 years. It is one of the 12 existing wooden castle towers, the only castle with the Honmaru Palace intact, and one of the three major night castles in Japan. Today happened to be Sunday, and the streets were full of tourists. It was the busiest day of my trip to Shikoku. Although the cherry blossoms along the way have gradually withered, it will be the season for azaleas to bloom. P.S.: Mrs. Han also went to the Spring Travel Fair today and booked a short trip to Hong Kong and Macau in June 😘 Attractions: Holiday Market, Kochi Castle Tower, Hiroto Market, Sakamoto Ryoma Birth Memorial Hall, Obiyamachi Ichiban-gai Shopping Street Accommodation: Hotel Town Center, Kochi Today's cycling distance: 0 km Cumulative cycling mileage: 919 km #Japan #FourCountries #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Seto Inland Sea #Shikokudisease #Tokushima #Awa Spiritual Field #Kochi #Tosa Sacred Ground #Ehime #Sanuki Sacred Ground #Kagawa #Iyo Sacred Ground #BicycleTravel #Two people walking together #Kobodashi #Namo Master Universal Illumination Vajra #Shikoku Pilgrimage 88 #Gohenro #Shimanami Kaido #Shodoshima #Setonaikai National Park #Don't ask me how much the trip costs #Ask yourself how many years of youth you have left #japan #tokushima #kochi #ehime #takematsu

DAY 14: Zhulin Temple is located on the top of Mount Wutai, overlooking the entire city of Kochi. The temple is very well maintained, antique and beautiful, so it is also one of the attractions arranged by tour groups. There are Shancai Tongzi and the cute fortune-bringing statue in the temple. Cats, the towering five-story pagoda and the bamboo forest complement each other. From the accommodation, take the 30th to 36th bus, which just goes around the city of Kochi. From the town to the countryside, from the mountains to the seaside, you can see different scenery along the way. , and meet different people. Visiting the Shrine: ◎30th Zenrakuji Temple Large statue of Guanyin and Buddha's footprints ◎ Chikurinji Temple: Golden five-story pagoda, Sudhana, and Maneki-neko ◎Zenjibuji Temple ◎Sekkeiji Temple ◎Tanemaji Temple 34: Huge Vajra Staff, No Niomon Gate ◎ Sanjubu Shoryuji Super long staircase ◎ Sanjushiroku Kiyotakiji Accommodation: Hotel Town Center, Kochi Today's cycling distance: 83 kilometers Cumulative cycling mileage: 919 km #Japan #FourCountries #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Seto Inland Sea #Shikokudisease #Tokushima #Awa Spiritual Field #Kochi #Tosa Sacred Ground #Ehime #Sanuki Sacred Ground #Kagawa #Iyo Sacred Ground #BicycleTravel #Two people walking together #Kobo Daishi #Namo Master Universal Illumination Vajra #Shikoku Pilgrimage 88 #Gohenro #Shimanami Kaido #Shodoshima #Setonaikai National Park #Don't ask me how much the trip costs #Ask yourself how many years of youth you have left #japan #tokushima #kochi #ehime #takematsu

DAY 13: Today we will start the "Kochi Training Center" We set out from our accommodation at 5am and rode 47km to our first stop. The most Misaki Temple - the true end of the world Then follow National Highway 55 Cycling along the Pacific Highway Until we entered the outskirts of Kochi, we saw green farmland again. The most familiar scenery on the pilgrimage route～ The endless Pacific Ocean meets the lush green countryside. Today's total riding distance is about 154 kilometers, from sunrise to sunset, which is the longest distance in my planned itinerary. If I were to walk all the way, it would take at least 5-6 days to complete. The journey is also very demanding on the pilgrims' physical strength. There are not many supply points and accommodation along the way, so be sure to plan well before the journey. Visiting the Shrine: ◎Hotsumisakiji Temple No. 24: The Kitchen Cave, the God Cave, and the Bell Stone ◎Twenty-fifth Shinshoji Temple Diamond Staff Amulet ◎Twenty-sixth Kongochoji Temple: Portrait of Kobo Daishi and sacred wood ◎Konomineji Temple (difficult place) ◎Dainichiji Temple ◎ Kokubunji Temple Accommodation: Hotel Town Center, Kochi Today's cycling distance: 154 kilometers Cumulative cycling mileage: 836 km #Japan #FourCountries #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Shikoku Pilgrimage #Seto Inland Sea #Shikokudisease #Tokushima #Awa Spiritual Field #Kochi #Tosa Sacred Ground #Ehime #Sanuki Sacred Ground #Kagawa #Iyo Sacred Ground #BicycleTravel #Two people walking together #Kobo Daishi #Namo Master Universal Illumination Vajra #Shikoku Pilgrimage 88 #Gohenro #Shimanami Kaido #Shodoshima #Setonaikai National Park #Don't ask me how much the trip costs #Ask yourself how many years of youth you have left #japan #tokushima #kochi #ehime #takematsu

The works of Japanese architectural master Kengo Kuma have repeatedly become popular spots for photo check-ins. To follow in the master's footsteps, there is a cluster of buildings in the small mountain town of Yusuhara, designed by Kuma himself. There are six buildings in total, allowing visitors to indulge in a photo-taking spree. Yusuhara was originally established due to the lumber industry, and even now, over 90% of its area is forested. Drawing inspiration from the town's history and natural surroundings, Master Kuma has incorporated elements such as Japanese cedar, thatch, and traditional carpentry techniques into his architecture, reflecting the local characteristics. These buildings not only possess Kuma's modern design sensibility but also retain traditional Japanese style, harmoniously blending with the surrounding mountainous landscape. Kengo Kuma's Architectural Designs Address: Yusuhara, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture

The Story of the Dawn of the Era in Shikoku Tosa The train named 'The Spirit of Shikoku Tosa' departs from Kochi to Kubokawa, greeting NPCs and passengers at different stops with waves, while serving an exquisite meal. The exterior is a retro mix of steam locomotive and jet engine designs, with a two-tone color scheme. From the front and back, it looks like two different trains: The brown 'KUROFUNE (Black Ship)' car number one, themed after wooden steamships, features an interior with wood and sky blue tones, reviving the late 19th-century art design style that symbolized the 'dawn of a new century' with the Black Ships; The white 'SORAFUNE (Sky Ship)' car number two is conceptualized as a modern space vessel, signifying the pursuit of future dreams. It offers a unique view of the tropical scenery along the Pacific coast, embarking on an unknown new journey. In short, it's a fusion of old and new! The route is the Tosa Kuroshio Line, passing through Ino, Sagawa, Susaki, and Tosa Kure, with a total journey time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The meal is a Kochi Prefecture specialty 'Sara-bachi style' local cuisine, with hexagonal dishes containing grilled vegetables with tomato jelly, salt-grilled sweetfish, eel rice, stewed octopus, and Shimanto beef grilled with sansho miso.

Shikoku, which is not well known to Koreans, is the smallest part of the Japanese mainland! I flew in and out of Matsuyama on Jeju Air, and used my long vacation to plan a Matsuyama-Kurashiki-Takamatsu-Kochi-Matsuyama route! If you don't have much time, you can feel the small Japanese city in Matsuyama or Takamatsu, which have direct flights, but for me, [Kochi], where there is not a single Korean, was the best! ✔️ Kochi, which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by train from Takamatsu or Matsuyama, is famous for its authentic local market, [Hirome Market]! Tuna tataki cooked in rice straw is really delicious! It is amazing to have a table of authentic local food and a draft beer in the middle of a bustling market where you might think all the people of Kochi have gathered! ✔️ Kochi Castle, which is really peaceful and quiet near the market, is enough to feel the charm of Kochi. I remember going up to Kochi Castle at sunset and being lost in thought for a long time :) ✔️ Kochi, the birthplace of the Anpanman author, is also home to the Anpanman train, so don't miss it and ride it! It's nothing special, but it felt like I went back to my childhood for a moment :) ✔️ In Kochi, from early Sunday morning until 2 PM, they control one side of the road and open the Sunday market! From local agricultural products to special products and local food, I looked around without realizing how much time had passed If you want to experience the real Japan where you haven't met a single Korean, I recommend a trip to Shikoku! Among them, Kochi is a really beautiful place where the city and nature coexist, so I highly recommend it! :)💚 #ShikokuTravel #Shikoku #Kochi #KochiTravel #KochiPrefecture #JapanTravel #RealJapan #FreeAccommodationEvent

Driving along the seacoast, watching breathtaking scene of the Pacific ocean. Had desserts at a beautiful cafe. Strolling and had wonderful dinner at a bar in Kochi city to finish off the day. #gooutside #beachlife