Located in the Shikoku region of Japan, Kochi Prefecture is blessed with magnificent natural scenery, majestic mountains, crystal clear rivers, and a beautiful coastline. In particular, the scenery of the Pacific coast and the Niyodo blue, which is famous for its crystal clear blue color, are not widely known to overseas tourists, but they are also popular spots. Kochi's pleasant climate has also nurtured abundant food resources and is home to many unique cuisines.
Here are some recommended 4 days and 3 nights tours where you can fully experience the customs, unique culture, and natural scenery of Kochi Prefecture.
Day1 itinerary: Kochi Airport Wine brewing base Inoue winery mountain resort Auberge Tosayama.
Once you arrive at Kochi Airport, head to Inoue Winery, a wine brewing base in Konan City, about a fifteen-minute drive from Kochi Airport.
Inoue Winery is located on high ground with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. In addition to tasting and buying Kochi Prefecture's wine, you can also enjoy coffee and sweets in the open-air seats. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping red wine here, and start this exploration of Kochi Prefecture.
At night, we stayed at Auberge Tosayama, one of the best resort hotels in Kochi Prefecture surrounded by mountains, and felt like returning to nature. The hotel's meals are no slouch to Michelin-starred restaurants, and the dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients that are memorable both in terms of presentation and taste. There are also natural open-air hot springs and intimate massages that are refreshing.
Wine brewing base Inoue Winery Address: 1424-31 Otani, Noichi Town, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: 10:00 18:00 Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday).
Auberge Tosa Mountain Address: 661 Tosa Higashikawa, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Day2 Itinerary: Auberge Tosa Yama Yakatabune Shimanto no Bi Experience Eel Cuisine Sata Sunken Bridge Sumo Resort Hotel Coconut no Yu.
Start the second day with a gentle breeze and the sound of birds and flowers.
From Mt. Auberge Tosa, enjoy the scenery on both sides of the road and drive about 2 hours to your first destination, Shimanto City, which is blessed with beautiful natural scenery and one of Japan's clearest streams.
On the calmly flowing Shimangawa River, take a yakatabune across the Sada-sunken Bridge and enjoy the pleasant scenery along the way. People can't help but think of the poem "On the blue waves, people swim in the painting". Immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, forget the passage of time, and before you know it's lunchtime.
For lunch, taste the local specialty eel rice inside the houseboat. The moment I opened the lid, the smell was fragrant, and my stomach rumbled disobediently. The sweetness of the eel blends with the unique grilled aroma, and the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, making the already delicious eel rice even more superb. I can't help but feel happy.
Overnight stay at the Coconut Bath at the Mao Resort Hotel. The charm of this hotel is the open-air bath with a beautiful view of the sea, and the cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
If yesterday we were among the mountains, today we are among the lakes and waters.
Soak in the hot springs, overlooking Sumao Bay, forget your daily worries, and relieve physical and mental stress and fatigue. Then taste the fresh seafood dishes of Sumao Bay, and draw a successful end to today's beautiful trip.
Yakatabune Shimanto no Bi Address: 1446 Sanri, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: 8:30 16:30
Sumo Resort Hotel Coconut no Yu Address: 17-27 Oshima, Sukuge City, Kochi Prefecture
Day3 Itinerary: Sumo Resort Hotel Coconut no Yu Sabin Museum of Art Suigei Sake Lab Cafe Whale Watching Usa City Walk (Sunday Market, Hiroto Market) Yadai Yabei JR Clement Inn Kochi Hotel.
If the first two days are a trip to the mountains and rivers, then the third day is a trip to eat, drink and experience the customs and customs.
Leave the coconut no yu early in the morning and drive to the Sahama Museum of Art on the Irino Coast of Kuroshio Town. Irino Coast has a beautiful coastline of 4 kilometers, and several times a year, events are held on the beach to turn it into an art gallery and let people enjoy art to their heart's content. In particular, the T-shirt art exhibition is held every May, and the countless T-shirts blown by the sea breeze are breathtaking. It's worth coming back alone and appreciating it slowly.
Later, at Suigei Sake Lab Cafe in Tosa City, you can enjoy the Drunken Whale Sake Brewery's home-brewed amazak, as well as non-alcoholic desserts and ice cream made with seasonal fruits. I went to Whale Watching Usa in Tosa Bay and saw a variety of whales swimming in the sea, and it was a shocking sight.
In the afternoon, enjoy the 300-year-old Sunday Market and Hiroto Market in Kochi City, where you can taste local specialties and feel the hospitality of the local people. Known as the largest open-air market in Japan in size and history, the Sunday Market is a place where you can buy freshly picked vegetables, fruits, and handmade dishes from Kochi Prefecture directly from local producers. Hiroto Market is a must-see spot in Kochi Prefecture. There are about 60 restaurants, including restaurants and souvenir shops, where you can sit down and eat with people you don't know, and maybe learn more about Kochi Prefecture's food and drink from the locals.
Dinner at the 50-year-old Yatai Anbei Experience the Japanese culture of Yatai (street food). A bite of Kochi Prefecture's famous gyoza, fried until golden brown and crispy, and paired with beer, will make your taste buds dance. JR Clement Inn Kochi is a new hotel that opened in 2020, located about a 10-minute walk from Yadai Anbei. The hotel is located right next to Kochi Station, making it easy to reach various sightseeing spots in Kochi Prefecture.
Sahama Museum of Art Address: Kuroshio-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi Prefecture.
Suigei Sake Lab Cafe Address: Kohara 2001-1, Tosa-shi, Kochi Prefecture Hours: 10:00 17:00 Sake brewery tour: Thursday 10:30 12:30 15:00 (30 minutes required, reservation required) Closed: Shop (Tuesday) Sake brewery visit (week.
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Whale Watching Usa Address: 2752-7 Hashidahama, Usa Town, Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: May and the end of October Consultation hours 6:00 22:00
Sunday Market Address: Otesuji, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: Sunday 6:00 15:00
Hiroto Market Address: 2-3-1 Obiyacho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: Weekdays, week.
6. Holidays 10:00 23:00 Sunday 9:00 23:00
Yadai Anbei Address: 4-19, Yoyo-cho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Hours: 19:00 3:00 the next day (L.O. 2:30 the next day) Closed: Sundays.
Jr Clement Inn Kochi Address: 1-10-59 Kitamotomachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Day4 itinerary: Kitagawa Village Monet Garden Mamondan Sea House Kochi Airport.
Today is a half-day tour of literature and art.
Early in the morning, head to Monet's Garden, located in Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture.
Monet's Garden is officially certified by the Monet Garden in Giverny, France, and is the only garden in the world that is licensed to use "Monet's Garden" to name it. The garden is filled with tens of thousands of flowers and plants, restoring Monet's beloved Giverny Garden and the Mediterranean landscape. The scenery varies from season to season, and you can feel the fusion of art and nature.
On the way back, stop by Sea House, which is known as a "desperate restaurant floating on the sea".
Sit on the ground, looking at the blue sea in front of you through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. It's as if the whole world has stopped. This is the end of this trip to Kochi.
The 4 days and 3 nights trip to Kochi Prefecture allowed us to discover a lot of the charm of Kochi Prefecture, and at the same time, it also opened our hearts to continue exploring, and we can't wait to start the next in-depth exploration trip to Kochi Prefecture.
Kitagawa Village Monet Garden Mamondan Address: 1100 Notomoka, Kitagawa Village, Anju-gun, Kochi Prefecture Hours: 9:00 17:00 Closed: June 1st Wednesday of October December 1st Closed at the end of February.
Sea House Address: 54-1 Nishibin B, Yunsai-mura, Anui-gun, Kochi Prefecture Business hours: 11:00 20:00 Closed: Wednesdays