Visit the scenic spot “Katsurahama Park,” “Kochi Castle” (one of Japan’s 100 Famous Castles), “Chikurinji Temple” with its main hall designated as a National Important Cultural Property, and “Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden,” one of Japan’s premier comprehensive botanical gardens.
An urban park facing the Pacific Ocean, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches. It’s a beautiful beach famous as a moon-viewing spot where the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma stands. There’s also a commercial area “Umi no Terrace” and “Katsurahama Aquarium,” bustling with many visitors.
Transportation: 30 minutes by car
Hirome Market / Lunch (90 minutes)
A popular tourist spot beloved by both locals and tourists where you can enjoy Kochi’s popular gourmet cuisine all at once. About 65 shops including food stall-style restaurants, fresh fish shops, and butcher shops are packed together, offering not only Kochi Prefecture’s local cuisine but also flavors from around the world. There are also shops selling specialty products gathered from throughout Kochi Prefecture, making it an ideal place for souvenir shopping.
Transportation: 10 minutes on foot
Kochi Castle (60 minutes)
A castle called the premier fortress of Nankaido. Kochi Castle is the only one where all the building groups from the Edo period, including the keep and the main palace, still exist. The elegant appearance and beautiful flowers that bloom seasonally are also attractions of Kochi Castle.
Transportation: 20 minutes by car
Chikurinji Temple (30 minutes)
A temple visited by many pilgrims as the 31st temple of the Shikoku 88 Sacred Places. There are many highlights including a five-story pagoda, study hall, and famous scenic garden.
In the approximately 8-hectare grounds, you can enjoy about 3,000 species of plants related to Makino Tomitaro, known as “the father of Japanese plant taxonomy.” The area is full of places where you can leisurely experience nature, including greenhouses with tropical plants, plazas with good views, and gardens where you can enjoy the changing seasons.
