Kochi Castle, Shrine & Hirome Market: Half-Day Guided Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover the best of Kochi on a guided half-day walking tour.
・Explore Kochi Castle and the vibrant Hirome Market with a friendly local guide
・Visit Kochi Hachimangu Shrine to experience Japan’s spiritual culture and learn traditional Shinto customs
・Enjoy a well-paced route featuring history, food, and local culture
・Perfect for cruise passengers & first-time visitors – hotel and port pickup available on request
・All entrance fees included for a smooth, worry-free experience
・Taste local flavors with a complimentary citrus juice and Biscuits
・Stroll through the lively Obiyamachi shopping street and soak up the city’s charm
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Because Kochi Castle has stairs and steep slopes.
Because this tour involves extended walking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking guide (Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, or Taiwanese available upon request)
Admission fee to Kochi Castle
Local snack & drink (Gokkun citrus juice & Mille Biscuits)
Meeting at JR Kochi Station South Exit (free of charge)
Walking tour in Kochi city center
Lunch (at Hirome Market is at your own expense)
Taxi fares for optional spots and pick-up/drop-off at hotels, Kochi Airport, Kochi Port, or Harimayabashi Bus Terminal (if requested).
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kochi Hachimangu Shrine
One of Kochi’s oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, known for its serene atmosphere and deep cultural roots. Visitors can learn about the history and traditions of the shrine, experience rituals such as praying and drawing omikuji (fortune slips), and practice proper etiquette like hand purification and bowing. Surrounded by tranquil nature, it offers a peaceful and authentic glimpse into Japan’s spiritual culture.
Obiyamachi Ichibangai
Kochi’s central shopping street filled with local stores, souvenirs, and everyday life. On Sundays, this stop may also include a visit to the famous Sunday Market (Nichiyo-ichi), Japan’s largest open-air market.
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Kochi Castle & Hirome Market: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Needs seasoning
Lucy L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
3.00We arrived into Kochi by ship. The cruise port is far from the train station meeting point so our tour guides pre-arranged a taxi pick-up/drop-off for us for an additional fee, payable to the taxi drivers. While the tour guides were great, unbeknownst to us, the guides admitted that this was a brand new tour and we were their first customers! Overall we enjoyed Kochi Castle and Hirome Market, but we could feel the lack of tour experience during the Kochi Castle portion as the guides had to look up answers to many of our questions about the castle. Hirome Market is quite busy and lunch was on our own but our guides suggested we try the local specialty, smoked seared bonito, which was delicious.
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