[Kochi ]Nature can be seen in its entirety! 7 attractive sightseeing spots in Kochi

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木村 ゆき(@fastordie)がシェアした投稿

Katsurahama Beach is the most famous tourist attraction in Kochi. The beach faces the Pacific Ocean, and it offers a magnificent view of not only the tourist attractions of Katsurahama, but also the Pacific Ocean along the road.
Because of the beautiful view of the sunrise coming out of the sea, it has become a famous sunrise spot where people gather from all over the country to watch the first sunrise of the year. The area is covered with white sand and green pines, and the white beach and the azure sea look as beautiful as if they were made.

After all, the sea is beautiful!

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a__i(@_t_t_i0701)がシェアした投稿

The endless Pacific Ocean is very beautiful, and the area has a concentration of tourist attractions such as Katsurahama Park, the Ryoma Sakamoto Statue, the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, and the Katsurahama Aquarium, in addition to the ocean. Just driving through Katsurahama is satisfying, but please stop at Katsurahama and take a picture with the Ryoma statue on Katsurahama Beach. And please try walking on the pleasant sandy beach with your legs. It is a sightseeing spot that you should not miss when you come to Kochi.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Katsurahama Beach
Address: Katsurahama, Urato, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-0262
Phone number: 088-823-9457
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Katsurahama Beach, the most popular tourist attraction in Kochi, offers a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Sightseeing spots such as Katsurahama Park, Sakamoto Ryoma Statue, Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, and Katsurahama Aquarium are also concentrated here.
URL：https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/site/kanko/katsurahamakouen.html

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下田正人(@masato_swc)がシェアした投稿

This food stall village is famous nationwide as a market for delicious food, where you can enjoy Kochi's food culture all at once.
From Myojinmaru, famous for its straw-baked bonito tataki, to souvenirs, caterers, and restaurants, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of Kochi's food culture. Once you enter the market, you will never be able to leave until you are full, and the delicious food here makes it a market you will enjoy no matter how many times you visit.

Bonito tataki with salt!

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KOTORI(@kotori.888)がシェアした投稿

The highlight of the market, Myojinmaru's bonito tataki is usually eaten with salt in Kochi, so be sure to try it with salt. The bonito tataki is grilled right in front of you, and people from all over the country come to eat it at Hirome Market. Myojinmaru's bonito is fresh and exceptionally tasty because it is caught by one of its own boats.
If you come to Kochi, you should definitely stop by this restaurant.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hirome Ichiba
Address: 2-3-1, Obiyacho 2-chome, Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0841
Phone number: 088-822-5287
Hours: 8:00 - 23:00 (hours vary by store)
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 1,000-1,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a hot spot for Kochi's food culture that attracts visitors from all over the country. Myojinmaru is famous for its excellent bonito tataki.
URL：https://hirome.co.jp/

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Masayo Omiya(@furuyajiorganics)がシェアした投稿

This is a morning market held every Sunday in Kochi. The streets are closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian paradise, making it like a festival day. The morning market is open from morning, and if there is something you are looking for, it is recommended to go there in the morning. If you go in the afternoon, you may find that many of the items are sold out. You can find everything from cute sweets to Japanese sweets and grandma's delicacies. Kochi is famous for its hardware, so there are also many hardware stores.

Sunday pedestrian mall!

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☆karin☆(@karin_2015.05.07_)がシェアした投稿

It is always a lively pedestrian mall with palm trees and other trees in the background, typical of the tropical country of Kochi.
Especially famous is Ohira Shoten's "imo-ten ". It is best to get the imo-ten first and then eat it while walking around. You can also use it to go out without eating anything and come back with a full stomach. You can enjoy various Kochi gourmet foods such as country sushi, skewers, and sweets and juices made from tropical fruits and Kochi yuzu (citron).

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Sunday Market (Nichiyoichi)
Address: 9 Otesuji, Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0842
Phone number: 088-823-9456
Hours of operation: Sunday only 6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: Monday through Saturday
Budget: ~999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Sunday morning market, a Kochi specialty, has become a recommended sightseeing spot in Kochi. You can enjoy just looking at everything from food to hardware.
URL：https://tosagairoiti.ojyako.com/

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Kazumi Shirane(@kazumishirane)がシェアした投稿

Kochi Castle was the seat of the Tosa Domain during the Edo period. Kochi Castle is the only castle where the castle tower and Honmaru Goten, built in the Edo period, still remain, making it a must-see.
Not only for castle lovers, Kochi Castle is also lit up at night with projection mapping and other events held recently in collaboration with Team Lab. In spring, Kochi Castle is decorated with flowers in the Kochi Castle Flower Corridor, which is also a spectacular event. Kochi Castle is also close to Hirome Market and Sunday morning market, and is a recommended area in Kochi with many sightseeing spots concentrated in the area.

Kochi Castle is also illuminated!

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大島正宗(@zoic6)がシェアした投稿

The illuminated Kochi Castle can be seen even from the road, and the Otemon Gate and the castle keep can be captured in a beautiful photograph, making the castle a popular destination for many tourists.
There is also a statue of Kazutoyo Yamauchi, who played an active role in the Tosa Clan, and you can climb up to the castle tower, making this a spot where you can feel close to the castle.

"Facility Information "
Name: Kochi Castle
Address: 1-2-1 Marunouchi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 780-0850
Phone number: 088-824-5701
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: 420 yen for 18 years old and older / free for younger than 18 years old
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Kochi Castle is the representative castle of Kochi. The castle tower can be climbed, and Kochi Castle is the only castle where the castle tower and Honmaru Goten, built in the Edo period, still remain.
URL：https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/site/kanko/kochijou.html

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脱サラ仲良し♡まちゅ夫婦(@machufufu)がシェアした投稿

Kashiwa Island has been the talk of the town lately because of its crystal clear waters that make boats appear to float in midair.
It is also a famous diving spot, and many tourists come from all over Japan to see this scenery. Kashiwa Island is at the tip of the Otsuki Peninsula and is connected by two bridges. It takes about 3 to 4 hours by car from Kochi Airport, but it is worth the trip. Otsuki Town also offers other attractions such as Kannon Iwa, an observatory, and a campground.

Diving and boat tours!

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全国の離島情報をお届けする 「SHIMA-Omoi」(@shima_omoi)がシェアした投稿

There are also sea boats with a glass bottom on the bottom of the boat, where you can see coral reefs and sea creatures, so that you can enjoy the sea of Kashiwa Island without going into the sea. Once you get on the boat, now the boat you are on will appear to the people around you as if it is floating in the sea. Boats operate with reservations made up to three days in advance, but may be cancelled depending on the weather that day. Although the traffic is a bit inconvenient, Kashiwa Island's ocean is a spot that should be enjoyed to the fullest if possible.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kashiwa-jima Island
Address: Kashiwajima, Otsuki-cho, Hanta-gun, Kochi, 788-0302
Phone number: 0880-73-1181
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can see the sea so clear that ships appear to float in midair. It is one of the top tourist attractions in Kochi.
URL：https://www.town.otsuki.kochi.jp/kanko/info/kashiwajima.php

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@mt10akira421がシェアした投稿

The Shimanto River is a clear stream that flows through Kochi. It is the largest river in Shikoku and is said to be the last clear stream in Japan. It has been selected as one of the 100 best-kept secrets of Japan and is a tourist attraction with 47 sunken bridges.
In a sunken bridge, if the water flow is large enough, the bridge will sink and cannot be crossed. In order to make the river flow smoothly, the bridge has no guardrails. The bridge is a bit thrilling, as it seems as if it is about to fall, but it does not. The bridge is also a spectacular sight and attracts many tourists. Bicycle rentals are available, and visitors can also enjoy the peaceful scenery.

The famous Iwama sunken bridge

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Akinori Muraoka(@murakappa)がシェアした投稿

Iwama Chinkatsu Bridge is considered the most scenic of the Shimanto River's sunken bridges, and is famous throughout Japan for its use in posters and other promotional materials. It is 120 meters long, and although ordinary cars can pass through, many cyclists come to cross the bridge on their bicycles. Of course, it is also safe to pass on foot. If you are driving, you need to be considerate and wait at the foot of the bridge if someone is passing by. You can also take a sightseeing boat ride on the Shimanto River to see the scenery.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Shimanto River
Address: 〒787-0038 Shibanjoichi Nakamura, Kochi Prefecture
Phone number: 0880-34-1555
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The Shimanto River is the largest river in Shikoku and is said to be the last clear river in Japan. 47 sunken bridges provide stunning scenery.
URL: None

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オーロラの62【瘋癲写人の彩遊記】(@v35skyline777)がシェアした投稿

A 90-minute drive from JR Nakamura Station will take you to Cape Ashizuri. The observatory at the end of Cape Ashizuri offers a 270-degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
The Pacific Ocean is round and offers a stunning view that makes you realize that the earth really is round. Because it faces east, it is possible to see the sunrise from the horizon, and many tourists come to see the sunrise not only on the first day of the year, but also on ordinary days. Cape Ashizuri is home to 200,000 yabutsu camellia trees, and the Ashizuri Camellia Festival is held every year.

There are many recommended spots.

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のらたび日記(@noratabi_nyan)がシェアした投稿

In addition to spectacular scenery, Cape Ashizuri not only has an observatory, but also a lighthouse and the Seven Wonders of Cape Ashizuri, and guided tours are available for visitors to enjoy Cape Ashizuri. Nearby is the Hakusan Cave Gate, where you can soak in a footbath while viewing it. There is also a statue of Ryoma here, a must-see for Ryoma fans. There is also Kongofukuji Temple, where an autograph of Emperor Saga is placed, so be sure to visit Cape Ashizuri.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ashizuri Misaki Tenbodai (Cape Ashizuri Observation Deck)
Address: 1349 Adachi-saki, Tosa Shimizu City, Kochi 787-0315
Phone number: 0880-82-3155
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The observatory at the end of Cape Ashizuri offers a 270-degree panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. The sunrise from the horizon is a must-see.
URL：https://www.shimizu-kankou.com/spot/ashizurimisaki/