1 night 2 days Kochi drive course

Kochi prefecture full of sea, mountains, rivers and rich nature. The wide prefecture is dotted with attractions, and cars are mandatory for moving. Take a look at the history of the end of the Tokugawa period and enjoy the exquisite scenery of local specialties and nature by touring Kochi City, which is the center of the prefecture, and Japan's best clear stream, the Niyodo River.

Total: 2 Days

Course

Day 1 START

Airport

9:30

Kochi Ryoma Airport

From the empty gateway, Kochi Ryoma Airport, first to the tourist spot that represents the prefecture, Katsurahama. When you move to the city center, you will enjoy the local gourmet as much as you want.

CarAbout 25 minutes

Nature

10:30

Enjoy the view at Katsurahama Beach and see the Ryoma statue

A scenic spot with a beautiful arched coastline. The area has been developed into a park, and a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto overlooking the Pacific Ocean stands here. You should also visit the new commercial facility, Katsurahama Terrace, and Katsurahama Aquarium.

(1st photo) Katsurahama with a graceful coastline; azure sea and pine weave a stunning landscape
(2nd photo) Ryuou Cape at the southern end of Katsurahama; Wadatsumi Shrine is subbed and an observation deck nearby
(3rd photo) The famous statue of Ryoma with his hands in his pockets and wearing hakama and boots

Food

Lunch at Katsurahama Beach Terrace

"Katsurahama Terrace", which opened in 2022, is full of restaurants and souvenir shops!

CarAbout 25 minutes

Activities

13:00

Enjoy the beauty of plants at the Makino Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden related to Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a botanist who can see more than 3000 kinds of plants, including the plants he loved.

(Picture) Tomitaro Makino Memorial, which stores and displays the remains of Dr. Makino

CarAbout 25 minutes

History

14:30

Adore the extant castle tower of Kochi Castle

The solemn posture is impressive. The appearance of the night being lit up is also beautiful.

(1st photo) A famous castle that still retains the Edo style. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1749.
(2nd photo) View the city from the castle tower

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History

Kochi Prefectural Kochi Castle History Museum I want to visit with Kochi Castle

It is located near Kochi Castle and will store and display more than about 60,000 pieces of material on the Tosa clan, the Yamauchi family and the Tosa clan.

(Photo) Tosa stucco and Tosa washi paper are used to decorate the building

CarAbout 5 minutes

Food

17:00

Local gourmet at Hirome market

More than 50 restaurants, including izakaya and cafes, come in. It's easy to look for something to eat, and it's packed with menus that make use of local ingredients, including bonito and local cuisine.

(1st photo) Founded in Taisho 6, the bonito bowl (1100 yen with miso soup) of the Tosa restaurant ''Taukasa shokudo'' is a product of bonito and rice with sauce
(2nd photo) "Yairo-tei" loved by local people.
(Third photo) Shamo-nabe (1800 yen) from "Sha-den". The hot pot, which is warm with soup soup and ginger, is a gem that was also loved by Ryoma Sakamoto at the end of the Tokugawa period.

Hotel

Accommodation in Kochi Town

Course

Day 2 START

City

Kochi Town

CarAbout 50 minutes

Activities

10:00

Stroll through the streets of Sakawa

Sakawa, the birthplace of the father of Japanese botany, Tomitaro Makino; in the central Kamimachi district, remains a remnant of the prosperous era as the castle town of the Tosa clan's chief elder, the Fukao family.

CarAbout 20 minutes

Activities

12:00

View the shallow-tail sinking bridge at the Niyodo River

Go to the Aso Subsidence Bridge, which is also a film location. From this bridge over the Niyodo River, the clear stream of miracles, you can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains and the village at the foot of the river.

(Picture) A sinking bridge with a total length of about 121m that harmonizes with the mountains. It is also a living bridge that supports living

CarAbout 1 hour

Shopping

15:00

Looking for souvenirs in Kochi city

On the way back, go back to Kochi Town for souvenir shopping. You can't miss food using the specialty bonito, as well as the specialty potato kenpi and millet biscuits.

CarAbout 30 minutes

Airport

17:00

GOAL Kochi Ryoma Airport

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