Tour & Guide Stories
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
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...
Japanese Culture
Cherry Blossoms and Kochi Castle: A Rainy Day Tour Worth Every Step
Spring in Kochi arrives quietly — a few pink petals here, a soft mist over the mountains there. But when...
Japanese Culture
Yamauchi Shrine and Sansuien: Kochi’s Hidden Samurai History in the City Center
Most visitors to Kochi city walk straight to Kochi Castle, and that is completely understandable — it is one of...
Kochi Attractions
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...
Food & Accommodation
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...
Food & Accommodation
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...