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Niyodo Blue at Yasui Valley: A Perfect Kochi Shore Excursion
If your ship is stopping at Kochi and you want to see something truly special, Yasui Valley should be on...
Tour & Guide Stories
Kochi for Families: A Kid Friendly Shore Excursion Guide
Traveling with children on a cruise can be wonderful, but it helps to know where to go in each port....
Tour & Guide Stories
Tosa Tea: Tasting the Green Heart of the Kochi Mountains
When people think of Japanese green tea, they often picture Shizuoka or Kyoto. But Kochi has its own proud tea,...
Japanese Culture
Sakamoto Ryoma: The Hero of Kochi and Where to Discover Him
Many cruise passengers arrive in Kochi without knowing the name Sakamoto Ryoma. By the end of the day, they never...
Cruise Port Guide
Japan Cruise Port Guide: How to Find a Private Guide in Every Port
I am Hiroshi, a licensed local guide in Kochi. Almost every week I meet cruise ship passengers at the Kochi...
Tour & Guide Stories
Beyond the Highlights: Eight Private Tours for a Different Side of Kochi
Eight private Kochi tours beyond the highlights: Niyodo Blue, Iya Valley, sake, papermaking, cycling and more, all private and customizable.