Private Tour
1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the heart of Kochi, a city where history, nature, and culture blend into a truly unique experience. Known as the hometown of samurai hero Sakamoto Ryoma, Kochi offers a journey full of charm, character, and discovery.
From peaceful temples and lush botanical gardens to vibrant local markets and iconic castles, this tour gives you a taste of everything that makes Kochi unforgettable.
・Visit Tosa and Chikurinji Temples, nestled beside the stunning Makino Botanical Garden
・Experience the flavors of Kochi at Hirome Market, a lively hub of food, energy, and local life
・Discover the majestic Kochi Castle, one of Japan’s few remaining original castles
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-up&Drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
English guide
Public transportation
Lunch
Kochi Port Pick-up&Drop-off
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kochi Castle
Known as "the best castle on the Nankaido (road)," is a symbol of Kochi City. Currently, there are only 12 castles from the pre-Edo period in Japan, but Kochi Castle is one of the most precious castles. The current main tower was rebuilt in August 1747. The greatest feature of Kochi Castle is that the cohesive entirely of the main building group, with the Tenshu, Goten, and Corridor Bridge, all being completely present along with the stone wall and so on. The gazebo on the top floor of the castle tower overlooks Kochi city.
Hirome Ichiba
Large hall with food stalls from around 40 various restaurants, plus souvenir shops and other shops. Perhaps you will enjoy some of the famous “Katsuo Tataki,” which is seared bonito fish. It is recommended that you put salt and sliced garlic on it before tasting. Do enjoy the local foods unique to Kochi.
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1-Day Kochi Highlights Tour with local guide
Pickup included
Reviews
128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect day in Kochi with Kumiko
H621DIpt,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time. Kumiko was very knowledgeable of the history and details about Kochi, the Botanical Garden, Kochi Castle and the other "add-ons." She was full of energy and was so much fun to be with. It was such a delight listening to her stories and song. Highly recommended!!!
Wonderful Kochi, Wonderful Kumiko
Jllfrompdx,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumiko was a superb guide for our Kochi tour. Her English was amazing and she adjusted her planned itinerary to suit our interests. She was also warm and friendly which made the day even more enjoyable.
Wonderful day in Kochi
Janette L,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kumiko was a wonderful guide for our day in Kochi. She spoke English extremely well and was warm and friendly. She tailored the day for our interests and we were sad to say goodbye at the end of the day.
Great day touring Kochi
tomjT5442YW,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Rie (Peach) was extremely organized and knowledgeable, and all the places we visited were enjoyable to see: the botanical gardens (for me, a highlight of my trip to Japan) and a nearby temple, Hirome market, a great Japanese restaurant, and Kochi Castle (definitely worth visiting if you are OK with climbing lots of steps). Overall an ideal day in Kochi.
Fantastic if I could give 100 stars I would.
Lynx P,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a tour with Miya . We had an amazing day started at the beach . Then the castle, lunch at a beautiful restaurant and then the botanical Gardens and temple. Out guide was professional, knowledgeable and a beautiful soul.
Rimo, our guide, was simply the BEST!
erinmX4644BJ,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t have asked for a better guide for our visit to Kochi. Rimo was personable, delightful, organized, and very good at sharing history and anecdotes about Kochi. Being a native of Kochi and her expertise in the English language, were a plus for our tour experience. She took us to a fabulous lunch venue in addition to the sites listed in the tour. She always found the best path or trail to a site and was ready with pre-purchased tickets for any type of transportation we needed. Thank you, Rimo, for a delightful visit to your city.
Great Tour with Michi
Steve W,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Michi in Kochi. We visited several sites and she was very informative about what we were visiting. At most sites she had print outs with maps and pictures to help explain what we were seeing. She walked at our pace and talked about some things we would occasionally stop to look at. She asked what we wanted for lunch and called to make reservations so we didn't have to wait. It was a traditional Japanese restaurant and the local dish of seared bonito was excellent. Later in the day we had a choice of a couple of experiences and we chose the Matcha experience. Was a great way to experience a Japanese tradition with Matcha and cooking sweet rice balls. A great day with lots of laughter and memories.
Smile and say “Kochi” with Rimo.
Charles S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour hits the highlights of Kochi and our guide, Rimo, was an energetic and thoughtful resource. It’s a long day and we were tired by the end, but she helped us navigate the public transportation and sites with ease. Highly recommended.
Kochi’s Perfect Tour Guide
CRAIG G,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kay provided us an absolutely fantastic day! She is a warm and informative guide. Her communication skills are second to none. Kay listened to our preferences and adapted our plans accordingly. She escorted us through lunch, explaining all of the different food choices and translating for us to avoid issues. We all felt very taken care of.
Amazing! Worth the visit!
cbwaple59,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Geoffrey was wonderful! We saw the Kochi Castle. Walked through the food market. Had Ramen at one of his favorite places. Exposed the culture and food treats! Such a pleasant young man, who made our experience extremely memorable! Thank you!
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