15 Things to Do and See in Kochi City

While Kochi may not be as densely populated as Tokyo or overflowing with sightseeing spots like Kyoto, it’s a charming city with a lot to offer. If you find yourself in the southern part of Japan, Kochi is worth a visit.

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Alison Taylor

June 9, 2017

Rafting Through Rural Japan in Shikoku’s Oboke Gorge

Oboke Gorge, deep in the secluded mountains of Tokushima and Kochi, has some of the clearest waters in Japan. The winding stretch of the Yoshino River has a rocky bottom that the bright blue-green water runs through creating—given ideal weather—an incredible rafting experience.

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Jessica Needham

May 6, 2017

Yamamizuki: A Resort of Unparalleled Beauty

The site offers breathtaking views of the mountains of Shikoku, the river, and the ocean. This trip truly made a lasting impact on me in the two weeks I stayed there, both as an employee, and a tourist.

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Dino Hsu

January 23, 2017

Return To Kochi

Recently presented with the opportunity to extend my stay in western Japan after a short business trip to Osaka, I chose to venture to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s 4 main islands and, until fairly recently, certainly the most remote. At the suggestion of a close friend, I was persuaded to visit Kochi, which is the principal city in the prefecture of the same name.

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Lorne Fetzek

May 22, 2016

Inside the Ryuga Cave in Kōchi Prefecture

This famous place is one of Japan’s three greatest limestone caves, and was selected as an important geological feature of the country.

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December 29, 2014

The last pristine river - Shimanto!

Shimanto River is known as one of Japan’s fresh water rivers. Explore the charm and highlights of Shimanto River calmly and gently just as the freshwaters over its surface.

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December 15, 2014