Tour & Guide Stories
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
Kochi Highlights Shore Excursion: Castles, Temples, Cherry Blossoms, and Katsuo no Tataki
Spring is just beginning to arrive in Kochi, and there is no better time to explore this city from the...
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 —...
Kochi Highlights Shore Excursion: Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach, and Hirome Market
Some tour groups you remember long after the day is over. Three couples traveling together, clearly old friends, laughing easily...
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...
Kochi in Spring: Chikurinji Temple, Makino Botanical Garden, and Katsurahama Beach
Chikurinji Temple Makino Botanical Garden KochiSpring is the best time to visit Kochi. The cherry blossoms are out, the gardens...
Kochi Castle, Sake Tasting, and Katsurahama: A Perfect Kochi Shore Excursion
Some days come together so cleanly that you barely have to plan — the city just gives you everything. This...
Chasing the Legendary Niyodo Blue: A Perfect Kochi Shore Excursion
When cruise ship passengers ask me about the best natural experiences in Kochi Prefecture, the Niyodo Blue is always high...
Autumn Leaves and Family Laughter in Kochi: A Perfect Shore Excursion
Autumn Leaves and Family Laughter in Kochi: A Perfect Shore Excursion A happy autumn day in east Kochi with a...
Discovering Kochi’s Cultural Heart: A Perfect Shore Excursion
Discovering Kochi’s Cultural Heart: A Perfect Shore Excursion We spent a wonderful day exploring Kochi’s most iconic sites with six...