Private Tour
Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle
Overview
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5 hours
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Get a true taste of Kochi on this 5-hour walking tour featuring the city’s famous Sunday Market and nearby highlights. Explore vibrant local stalls, sample regional specialties, and visit key cultural spots with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for those wanting to dive into Kochi’s lively market scene and rich heritage.
・Browse over 400 stands at Kochi’s historic Sunday Market offering fresh produce, local foods, and crafts
・Savor regional delicacies at Hirome Market and visit the iconic Kochi Castle for panoramic city views
・Stroll through Obiyamachi shopping street and discover the colorful Yosakoi Festival culture at the information center
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up & drop off
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
English guide
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sunday Market
On this tour, we will first visit the "Sunday Market" held in Kochi City every Sunday for over 300 years. There are about 420 stands, mainly supplied by country farmhouses and other local ventures, extending approximately 1,300m east from Kochi Castle and along the border of it. In addition to fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood unique to the local area, local gourmet items such as country style sushi, potato tempura and ice cream are available to eat while walking. There are also antiques, pottery and cutlery from Kochi prefecture, as well as a large souvenir selection.
Hirome Ichiba
"Hirome Market" is a 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 no 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. Just adjacent lies “W/O STAND KOCHI”, which is a hot new coffee spot with a unique façade. Feel free to stop by for a cup of coffee.
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Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't miss this extraordinary tour
Robert S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Komiko, was waiting for us when we got off the ship transfer bus. After introductions she took us to the botanical garden and explained the different species of plants as well as providing us with a history lesson about one of the local botanists who was well represented at the gardens. After touring the gardens Komiko took us to learn the local dance and see the amazing costumes before taking us to a food market (the Sunday Market was closed due to the festival). She had advised us that by changing the order of the visits we could avoid long lines. We finished our tour at the Kochi Castle which was amazing. The tour operator was outstanding by keeping in touch with us prior to the tour and advising us of modifications as they presented themselves. This is a tour well worth the cost. I recommend this tour to anyone going to Kochi.
Sunday Street Market is a must
markrY7095SC,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During a cruise stop in Kochi, I had booked a tour and met our guide, Miyo, at the cruise terminal. A brief taxi journey took us to the city center for an outstanding visit to the Sunday Street Market. Spanning several blocks, Miyo proved invaluable in communicating with the vendors. After ample time exploring and shopping at the market, we proceeded to Kochi Castle, followed by a delightful local meal at Hirome Ichiba. The afternoon included visits to various sites, such as the Yasakoi Matsuri Information Exchange Center, an intriguing venue dedicated to the annual Kochi Yasakoi Matsuri dance festival. A quick taxi ride to the port culminated our day at the South Horizon Brewery. As a beer enthusiast, it was the perfect finale, especially since the brewery boasts views of the dock and is merely a five-minute stroll to the ship. Miyo was an exceptionally knowledgeable and considerate guide who tailored the experience to our interests. It was a memorable day, and Miyo's efforts were central to its success. For anyone in Kochi on a Sunday, the street market is an absolute must-visit.
Fun Sunday Street Market
Mark R,
Aug 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00During a cruise stop in Kochi, I had booked a tour and met our guide, Miyo, at the cruise terminal. A brief taxi journey took us to the city center for an outstanding visit to the Sunday Street Market. Spanning several blocks, Miyo proved invaluable in communicating with the vendors. After ample time exploring and shopping at the market, we proceeded to Kochi Castle, followed by a delightful local meal at Hirome Ichiba. The afternoon included visits to various sites, such as the Yasakoi Matsuri Information Exchange Center, an intriguing venue dedicated to the annual Kochi Yasakoi Matsuri dance festival. A quick taxi return to the port culminated our day at the South Horizon Brewery. As a beer enthusiast, it was the perfect finale, especially since the brewery boasts views of the dock and is merely a five-minute stroll to the ship. Miyo was an exceptionally knowledgeable and considerate guide who tailored the experience to our interests. It was a memorable day, and Miyo's efforts were central to its success. For anyone in Kochi on a Sunday, the street market is an absolute must-visit.
A wonderful tour of Kochi
JIMR62,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumiko was wonderful! We learned much about Kochi history and culture. We thoroughly enjoyed learning traditional Japanese dancing. It was a lot of fun. We highly recommend Kumiko.
Great experience!
victorrosa74,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuriko was a fun and very informative guide. She adjusted to our needs and made the entire tour so well worth the price. Perfect!
Great day in Kochi
TravelingTara1,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koki was very kind and met us at the port for our journey into town and showed us all of the highlights for Kochi. He bravely handled the immense heat with us as we traversed around the city, he was quite kind, translated all of our questions to local vendors etc and was a joy to be around. Thanks for a great day in your beautiful city :)
"Kangetsuzaka" art exploration, stone sculpture, park
Curious828258,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In parks and pedestrian paths in residential areas, there are stone sculptures and ceramic tablets and poems of the city's motifs for art walks. It seemed to be a little bit of a secret until now. There are several parks scattered about 15 minutes by taxi from Kochi City and 2 km of pedestrian roads. Each location has its own theme and you can enjoy the work. It is recommended to go around art leisurely.
Nice experience with very nice tour guide
Mark G,
Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great tour with Kumiko. She was very personable, very energetic and took great pride in make our time in Kochi enjoyable. We enjoyed visiting the Sunday market and visiting Kochi Castle. I would recommend the tour to anyone interested in learning more about Kochi.
lovely day with Boris in Kochi
David G,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00lovely day spent with Norio in Kochi. He is very proud and knowledgeable about his city and was great at showing us the best of the things to see. The Sunday market and Castle were great. Thank you you made it a special day
Kochi tour with Shoko
glennmZ8430GR,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Shoko was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. She made the tour informative and fun. Her knowledge of Kochi was excellent as well as her spoken English. I can't say enough positive things about this tour!
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