Tour & Guide Stories
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
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...