Kochi Attractions
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
Ekin and the Ekin-Gura Museum: Kochi’s Most Unique Cultural Art
Somewhere between fine art and something much darker and more visceral, the paintings of Ekin occupy a world entirely their...
Ashizuri Cape: One of Kochi’s Most Spectacular Coastal Destinations
Cape Ashizuri (足摺岬) is one of the most beautiful places on the entire Pacific coastline of Japan. Located in Tosashimizu...
A Full Day in Kochi: Washi Paper, Niyodo Blue, Tosa Tea, and Katsuo no Tataki
What does a perfect day in Kochi look like? For one of my recent guests, it started with making traditional...
Ryugado Cave: Kochi’s Underground Wonder with an Adventure Tour Option
Hidden beneath the mountains of Kami City in Kochi Prefecture, Ryugado is one of Japan’s most celebrated limestone caves —...
Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto: Japan’s Most Unexpected Figure Paradise
Deep in the mountains of Shimanto, Kochi — past winding river roads where you might not see another car for...
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum: A Must-Visit Kochi Shore Excursion
When people think of Kochi, one name always comes to mind — Sakamoto Ryoma. Born in 1836 in what is...