Private Tour

Port Pick-Up: Kochi Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is designed for the travelers who visit Kochi by cruise ship. We will pick you up at Kochi Shin Port or hotels near the port.

Kochi is a smart, compact city with a deserved reputation for enjoying a good time. The castle here is largely undamaged and remains a fine example of Japanese architecture. Excellent access to Muroto-Misaki, Ashizuri-misaki and the Iya Valley, and easy day trips to caves, beaches and mountains make Kōchi a perfect base for travels around the island.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.

Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private vehicle

Licensed Local Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list

Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kochi Castle

Kochi Castle is one of the few remaining original castles in Japan, meaning that it survived both the Edo and Meiji eras when many castles were destroyed. Even amongst the original castles, Kochi is notable for being one of only three where the original main gate survives. Kochi Castle is unique in one other way: it is the only castle where the lord's reception suite remains. The castle has a long history, with construction starting in 1600 though most of the keep was rebuilt in 1748. While it is on the smaller side when compared to Himeji or Matsuyama, it is well preserved with nice displays inside and beautiful views. The castle itself is set in a pleasant park that is a popular picnic and hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) spot. Kochi Castle is a short walk from Kochijomae tram stop or you can walk in about twenty minutes from the Harimayabashi area.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Kochi Castle Museum of History

While most castles in Japan double as a museum, Kochi actually has a separate museum dedicated to the history of the castle. The museum chronicles the history of the Tosa kingdom from the Warring States period through the Meiji Reformation. It includes the typical artwork, historical documents, and national treasures, and kids can also get the chance to dress up in samurai armour. The third floor also houses an observatory with a beautiful view of the castle. History buffs will no doubt enjoy learning more about the castle and its town as well as the Tosa kingdom. A combined ticket with the castle costs 730 yen for permanent exhibits only or 890 yen during special exhibits. By itself, it's 700 or 500 yen for special exhibits or permanent only respectively though the My Yu bus pass offers a discount. The museum is located right across the street from the castle, making it easy to combine the two.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Regular Car (up to 2 pax)

Regular Car (up to 2 pax)
Pickup included

Van (Up to 7 Pax）

Van (Up to 7 Pax）
Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

42 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Miyuki was wonderful. She...
David F,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Miyuki was wonderful. She had plenty of information to keep the tour interesting. Her comments where not only interesting, but she was was a lot of fun. She went beyond the normal explanations and history ny providing us with local snacks. Thank you very much for a very enjoyable day..
Great day in Kochi
Elizabeth D,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kay has a wonderful knowledge of Kochi which she was very happy to share with us. We saw everything that we asked to see, but Kay showed us extra sights which were really great. We had a wonderful visit to Kichi with Kay. Elizabeth and Neil NZ
If this tour is available for your date I would grab immediately!
Eveline E,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Saori was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Especially when we went to the market, there is no way that we would have been able to navigate without having someone with her expertise telling us where to buy the food, the local must eats, and being receptive to multiple people's needs. The driver was always available and we never had to wait long at any of our locations for him to be there probably. It was a very comfortable vehicle. I would highly recommend this to anybody who needs to find a port excursion. They were there promptly. They got us back to the ship on time without any delay. We were able to change our itinerary as the day progressed based on the people on the excursion with us since some of them didn't want to do some of the stops. Communication with a tour company was excellent. I was able to get confirmation immediately as well as driver information as soon as it became available. I would highly recommend.
Tour in Kochi
Ivette S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was Kimy who was awesome. She knew that one of our family members had an allergy to shellfish so she went out of her way to find a restaurant where there would be no cross contamination in the cooking of our food. She was very helpful, knowledgeable & very friendly. She even had water for our group. Would recommend her highly.
Kochi Day Trip
David W,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mika was an excellent tour guide. She took us all over Kochi so that we could experience it in a truly authentic and intimate way that we would not have otherwise gotten with a larger group. We even were able to spend time watching the annual Yosakoi festival!