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Places in Kochi
Browse 21 photo-backed places to visit in Kochi.
Ioki Cave
Kochi, Japan
Step through a prehistoric sea-carved tunnel into a hidden, moss-draped canyon bursting with rare ferns and secluded waterfalls.
Monet's Garden Marmottan
Kochi, Japan
Step directly into a living Impressionist masterpiece at this stunning botanical destination inspired by the paintings of Claude Monet.
Hirome Market
Kochi, Japan
Brimming with lively communal tables and over 60 food stalls, Hirome Market is Kochi’s premier indoor food hall for sampling local delicacies like seared bonito.
Katsurahama Beach
Kochi, Japan
A picturesque crescent-shaped coast near Kochi, Katsurahama Beach captivates travelers with dramatic Pacific vistas, lush pine groves, and historic coastal monuments.
Kochi Castle
Kochi, Japan
As one of Japan's twelve surviving original castles, Kochi Castle offers a rare, authentic glimpse into feudal history with its remarkably preserved wooden keep and historic palace grounds.
Makino Botanical Garden
Kochi, Japan
Sprawling across the scenic slopes of Mount Godai, the Makino Botanical Garden immerses visitors in a lush living tribute to the father of Japanese botany.
Sawada Mansion
Kochi, Japan
Nicknamed Japan's ultimate DIY apartment building, Sawada Mansion is an eccentric, blueprint-free concrete complex hand-built by an amateur visionary.
Tsuribune Shrine
Kochi, Japan
Tucked within the grounds of Kochi Hachimangu Shrine, this quirky sanctuary dedicated to curing fevers is adorned with whiting fish imagery and visited by students seeking good health during exam season.
Mount Godaisan
Kochi, Japan
Rising gently east of downtown Kochi, Mount Godaisan offers sweeping panoramic views, historic temple grounds, and lush botanical wonders.
Kochi Downtown
Kochi, Japan
Centering around the legendary Harimayabashi Bridge, Kochi's downtown district blends storied romance with vibrant local charm and bustling city streets.
Nakatsu Gorge
Kochi, Japan
Carved by the pristine Niyodo River, Nakatsu Gorge is a breathtaking natural wonder renowned for dramatic rock formations and radiant emerald waters.
Shikoku Karst Natural Park
Kochi, Japan
Straddling Kochi and Ehime prefectures at 1,500 meters above sea level, this sweeping limestone plateau offers breathtaking alpine panoramas and rolling pastoral landscapes.
Hotei Buddha
Kochi, Japan
Looming 60 feet over a quiet residential neighborhood, the Hotei Buddha is Japan's largest privately owned Daibutsu, hand-sculpted by an amateur visionary following a prophetic dream.
Muroto Schoolhouse Aquarium
Kochi, Japan
Step into a wonderfully repurposed elementary school where outdoor swimming pools and classroom sinks have been converted into vibrant tanks teeming with hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and local marine life.
Yuzuan Restaurant
Kochi, Japan
Packed with life-sized dragons, Ghibli Catbuses, and whimsical collectibles, this eccentric roadside diner serves up towering fried shrimp, classic omurice, and notorious seared-bonito sundaes.
Uemachi Station
Kochi, Japan
Step back into the Meiji era inside this unique roadside pavilion housing Japan's last surviving Ro481 wooden railway carriage.
Kaiyodo Kappa Museum
Kochi, Japan
Nestled deep in the lush forests of Kochi, this fairytale cottage museum showcases over 1,300 imaginative figurines dedicated to Japan's legendary water sprite, the kappa.
Omirokusama Shrine
Kochi, Japan
Tucked away in the Kochi countryside, this quirky shrine is revered for curing skin ailments and is packed from floor to ceiling with thousands of frog figurines.
Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower
Kochi, Japan
Step inside this striking retro-futuristic ocean tower to watch wild sea turtles and schools of fish glide past submerged portholes.
None Kitchen
Kochi, Japan
Taste one of Japan's rarest culinary traditions at None Kitchen, a charming roadside market in Kochi known for its colorful, multi-layered kokera sushi.
Yusuhara Town Library
Kochi, Japan
Designed by master architect Kengo Kuma, this breathtaking mountain library features an interlocking cedar ceiling resembling an upside-down wooden forest.
