[Kochi ]7 hole-in-the-wall tourist spots I really don't want to tell you about
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2022-08-22 Management office
There are many recommended sightseeing spots in Kochi, but this time we would like to introduce some hole-in-the-wall sightseeing spots for those who do not like too many people. We hope you will enjoy Kochi in a way that you rarely see it.
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Imperial Kitchen Man Cave
This is the cave where Kukai is said to have attained enlightenment. The cave is small and not very spectacular, so it is often overlooked, but it is a hidden spot. It is said that Kukai slept and woke up here because of the blue sky and sea seen from this cave, which is named "Kukai ". Mikurinokutsu and Shinmeikutsu are adjacent to each other, and Tengu Iwa and other caves are located around them.
You can also enter the cave!
After putting on a helmet, visitors can enter the cave and see the same view that Kukai saw. It is also a popular power spot, and we recommend that you enter the cave to receive energy. Nearby is the Saigozaki Temple, which is a great place to visit when you come to Cape Muroto.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Mikurodo Cave
Address: Cape Muroto-cho, Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-7101
Phone number: 0887-22-0574
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is the cave where Kukai is said to have attained enlightenment, located on Cape Muroto. Saigozaki Temple, Tengu Iwa, and the Cape Muroto Lighthouse are also located here, and there are many places of interest.
camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
There is a camphor tree, said to be 2,000 years old, at the Suga Shrine in Susaki City. The base of the tree is said to be 25 meters in circumference and 25 meters high. The inside of the tree is hollow and contains a shrine. Even today, the camphor tree is the largest tree in Shikoku, with leaves and continuing to grow. It is possible to enter the hollowed-out part of the tree, so this is a great spot to visit and see the shrine. Designated as a national natural monument, the tree is a must-see from various angles.
It is one of the 10th largest trees in Japan!
Suga Shrine itself is located in an easily accessible location, and the camphor tree is large enough to be clearly seen from a distance, making it a must-see spot.
Inside the hollow is a shrine, and it is said that anyone who enters the shrine will be energized, making it like the original power spot. It is said that anyone who enters the shrine will be energized, making it the original power spot. It is a mysterious place that looks like something out of a fairy tale, so please stop by.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ootani camphor tree (camphor tree of Ootani)
Address: 〒785-0055 Ohtani, Suzaki City, Kochi Prefecture
Phone number: 0889-42-5691
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The sacred camphor tree at Suga Shrine is said to be 2,000 years old and is the largest tree in Shikoku. The shrine is contained in a hollow space and can be entered.
URL：https://www.pref.kochi.lg.jp/soshiki/030205/susakirin-kyoboku1.html
Katsurahama Aquarium
The aquarium in Katsurahama is now a hot topic of conversation. Although it is a small aquarium, it is said to be enjoyable enough with many handsome men to liven things up. Many fish, including rare fish such as the akame (redfish), greet visitors. The aquarium also offers a sea lion show, feeding, and petting corner, and has a highly original spirit, including a yuru-kyara "and Otodo-chan ".
Good looking guys on the internet.
The zoo is famous for its daily fun events, its enthusiastic online activities, and above all, its keepers, who are all good-looking men. Please visit the aquarium and check it out. This is an aquarium that works hard in every corner. The aquarium is designed to make it more enjoyable for everyone to go there, such as the birth of a new baby otter or playing with capybaras, so everyone can be satisfied. Above all, it is a heartwarming aquarium where the sea creatures are in high spirits.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Katsurahama Aquarium
Address: 778 Urato, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-0262
Phone number: 088-841-2437
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Adults 1,200 yen / Elementary/junior high school students 600 yen / 3 years and older 400 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This aquarium is located on Katsurahama Beach. Although small, the aquarium is lively and has many innovations to make it enjoyable.
URL：https://katurahama-aq.jp/
Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Marine Museum
Ashizuri Ocean Museum was reborn in 2020 as an adventure museum of the sea and nature with a huge aquarium and natural ocean experience. Visitors can learn more about fish by taking guided tours with the aquarium director and other keepers. Backyard tours are also available, giving visitors a peek behind the scenes of the aquarium. Visitors can also try their hand at feeding the fishes and experience a healing aquarium. Another feature of the aquarium is that the creatures are not arranged in a normal way, but rather along the flow of water from the mountains, rivers, and the sea.You can see lively living creatures!
Nearby are Cape Ashizuri, the Ashizuri Seaside Museum, the Sea Gallery, and a campground, so if you come to Ashizuri, you should definitely stop by this aquarium.
At the Ashizuri Seaside Pavilion, visitors can actually see fish swimming from the sea.
Events and special exhibitions are held frequently, making the aquarium a lively place to visit.
"Facility Information "
Name: Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Marine Museum
Address: 4032 Misaki, Tosa Shimizu City, Kochi 787-0450
Phone number: 0880-85-0635
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Adults 1,200 yen / High school students 600 yen / Preschool children free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is an adventure museum of the sea and nature. There is a zone that recreates Ryukushi Bay in an aquarium, displaying living creatures along with the flow of water from the mountains, rivers, and oceans.
URL: https://kaiyoukan.jp/index.html
Kochi Prefectural Noichi Animal Park
In this zoo, animals live in their natural habitat in a large area, and you can see and touch them.
Various events are also held, and visitors can participate in petting and meal times. The park is also open for strolling.
Visitors are able to observe and listen to the birds that naturally gather here. The most popular bird in the park is the Shoebill. Please come and see them.
You can feel close to animals!
The theme of Noichi Zoological Park is "People and Animals are Lively and "and both can be interacted with in a more natural way. In summer, "the zoo also holds a night zoo as part of "the "Noichi de Night," and there are many participatory events such as a birthday party for the chimpanzee twins and an acorn appreciation festival.
It is a lively animal park with restaurants, and on holidays, food stalls and other refreshments are available.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kochi Prefectural Noichi Animal Park
Address: 〒781-5233 738 Ohtani, Kannan-shi, Kochi
Phone number: 0887-56-3500
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays, Year-end and New Year holidays
I'm sorry: 470 yen for adults / no material for college students or below
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Animals live in their natural habitat in the spacious grounds of the zoo, and it is highly satisfying to see and interact with them.
URL：https://noichizoo.or.jp/
bridge designed to be underwater during a flood
The Shimanto River has 47 sunken bridges, the most famous of which is the Sada sunken bridge.
However, there are many other bridges where you can see sunken bridges with similar views, such as Takase sunken bridge and Sanri sunken bridge. Located downstream of the Shimanto River, this is a relatively tourist-free spot.
You can see the sunken bridge on a houseboat, but once you get here, it is recommended to park your car and walk across.
The expression changes with the seasons!
The sunken bridge is at one with nature, and the mountain scenery changes with the seasons, so it is recommended to visit at various times of the year. At night in summer, fireflies fly around, creating a fantastic atmosphere. However, please note that the sunken bridge has no guardrails, so be especially careful at night.
A big sky, a big river, and a sunken bridge, that's all there is to it, but it is a view that can only be seen in Kochi.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Takase Chinkabashi Bridge
Address: 〒787-1229 Tadanokawa, Shiwano City, Kochi Prefecture
Telephone number: No
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is one of the sunken bridges over the Shimanto River. It is a recommended hole-in-the-wall spot as there are not that many people.
URL：https://www.city.shimanto.lg.jp/simanto/chinka.html
oak island
Kashiwa Island is famous for its sea so beautiful that boats appear to float on it.
From the Kashiwa-jima Observation Deck, you can see Kashiwa-jima Island beautifully. However, if you have come all the way to Kashiwa Island, please take a look at the crystal clear sea.
Although this spot attracts many tourists from all over Japan, you can easily see the beautiful scenery if you go on a bus tour. If you go by car, you may not be able to park in the parking lot, so a bus tour is a good place to go.
Swimming fish are also in full view!
You can see fish swimming in the ocean of Kashiwa Island in full view, and you can even see the bottom of the ocean with its high transparency.
Even if you do not dive, it is a recommended spot to experience the beauty of the sea. Kochi is basically on the Pacific Ocean and is famous as a surfing spot because of its rough waves, but Kashiwa Island is a bay and you can experience the calm sea.
It's a bit far, but by all means, go out there.
"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: The sea is so clear that the ship appears to float in the air. It is easy to get there by bus tour.
URL：https://www.town.otsuki.kochi.jp/kanko/info/kashiwajima.phpsummary
We have introduced some of the best spots in Kochi. If you already know these spots, but have not visited them yet, please do so.
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