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Kochi	# 50   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Sunday Market 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

1  Katsuo no tataki Kochi's most famous dish. User rating: 90/100 (10 votes) Visited by: 18 users  2  Kochi Castle One of Japan's few surviving original castles. User rating: 76/100 (36 votes) Visited by: 60 users  3  Mount Godaisan Mountain with temple and botanical garden. User rating: insufficient data Visited by: 9 users  4  Katsurahama Beach with various tourist attractions. User rating: 71/100 (28 votes) Visited by: 49 users  5  Kochi Downtown Downtown centered around the Harimayabashi. User rating: 69/100 (17 votes) Visited by: 31 users

Access and Orientation

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

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English Links

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