basic information

Kochi is the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the southern coast of Shikoku. The city is small and friendly, with a casual atmosphere and a dose of southern flair.

Kochi boasts several attractions of interest to travelers. A well preserved, original hilltop castle from the feudal period marks Kochi's downtown. Nearby on another mountain, Godaisan, pilgrims visit Chikurenji Temple, one of the 88 temples along the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

The city is also the proud home of Sakamoto Ryoma, who played a role in realizing the Meiji Restoration. The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum is located at the beautiful Katsurahama Beach, just south of the city center.

Attractions

Kochi City

Mount Godaisan (4) Mountain with temple and botanical garden. Kochi Castle (1) One of Japan's few surviving original castles. Kochi Downtown (3) About Kochi's downtown and Harimayabashi. Katsurahama (2) Beach with various tourist attractions.

Local Specialities

Katsuo no tataki (4) Kochi's most famous dish.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Kochi. About transportation in Japan

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travel community

Users who have been to Kochi: 78
Most visited: Ranked 50th out of 106 destinations

Rating by users:		recommended (77/100, 46 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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