Best Tourist Spots In Kochi

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

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Ryuga-do limestone cave has a history of 175million years, and beautiful scenes made up by the nature. It's called one of the three biggest limestone caves with Akiyoshi-do in Yamaguchi and Ryusen-do in Iwate.

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Ioki-do Cave in Kochi is a place you can see the gregarious ferns designated as a National Treasure. Once you walk into the cave, you are enclosed with green, and another world opens in front of your eyes.

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

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You can enjoy and learn workings of the earth at Nuroto Geopark. A subtropical plant 'Akou' takes root on the earth and the branches stretch with strong power of life, you can see here. It's like a world of Ghibli movie 'Castle in the Sky'.◎It's approved as a UNESCO Global Geopark, which is rare among some geoparks in Japan. This tree is designated as a natural monument of the city.

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It's the best view spot in Yasui valley. You can visit here more easily than others and the way to the falls is beautiful and full of minus ions.

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

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Near Kashiwa-jima, there's a stone most similar to Kan'non Image (the Goddess of mercy) in Japan. About 30 meters tall Kan'non Stone like putting her hands flat together. I was surprised at the strong scene of the standing cliff on the Pacific Ocean.◎Access: just before Kashiwa-jima Island, there's a parking lot along the prefectural road43. You can see it after climbing up the steps about 2min.

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Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

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It's the best view spot in Yasui valley. You can visit here more easily than others and the way to the falls is beautiful and full of minus ions.

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Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

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A shrine for the maritime safe and love achievement. When you visit Katsurahama beach, stop here, too.

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13.5m statue of Ryoma Sakamoto is on the small hill top. He's a famous and popular great man born in Kochi. The Pacific Ocean looks very beautiful from here.

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A superb view, not only that. Kochi is famous for 'Katsuo (bonito) tataki'. This smart interior and the view can make you satisfied enough, but their genuine 'katsuo tataki' with the local solar salt is even more special. Of course, they prepare other kinds of Western dishes.

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Nature at the southernmost tip of Shikoku. A hotel in Cape Ashizuri. From the Italian restaurant in the hotel, there is a deck that makes you feel as if you are floating in the wide sea. Take a breather in the spectacular view.

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You can buy at a supermarket SUNNY MART in Kochi Pref.

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The moving scenery makes me wonder how many times I can see such a beautiful sunrise in my life. Winter season, the location of a cliff, and a foreign atmosphere, many factors make the encounter with the beautiful sunrise.

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The emerald green beautiful river and magnificent mountains in front of our eyes. We can feel relaxed with the sounds of water, voices of bird, and beautiful starry sky. The campsite we can pitch a tent safely is good of course, and its stylish accommodation 'Juboko' makes it possible for us to come with empty-hand. What's more, it has clean bathroom and shower room, and there's a supermarket nearby, so that we can enjoy camping at ease.

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Yusuhara Town is filled with the warmth of wood, and you can enjoy architectures by Kengo Kuma, such as a library and so on. The breezeway connecting onsen and pool, changes its expressions every moment fantastically. The Royal Room I stayed, has warm air with the harmony of the sun lights and wood.◎It's located in Tarogawa park at the attitude of 1400 meters, and at the foot of Shikoku Karst. The gusts can use geothermal 'pool above the clouds', and Onsen hot spring good for skin. At another building, they offer the local specialties for souvenirs.

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In Japan, there're some places called Monet's Garden, but the only one allowed officially by the head country France is here in Kitagawa Village in Kochi. Wisteria has reached the best time to see, and the beautiful view of the world has come to a crest♪◎Entrance Fee: adult￥700 You can walk round in 2 or 3 hours. Access: by car or taking bus from Nahari Station

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In spring, Kochi Castle is a popular place to see the cherry blossoms in this prefecture, and many people come and enjoy hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Kochi Castle, one of the 100 best castles in Japan, is decorated by cherry blossoms, and becomes more beautiful than that in other seasons.◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

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The old Edohigan Zakura at Niyodogawa town is called 'Gourd (Hyotan) Cherry Blossom'. It's named because the bud looks like gourd. I wander this cherry tree has watched this town for as long as 500 years… It was a great scenery of such cherry blossom and town!◎Accessible by only car. If you don't drive, it's nice to join in the tour.

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Kashiwa-jima has got into the topic of SNS and the media very much since this year. These two bridges are the first place where you should take pictures. The sea is so beautiful and clear that the seafloor can be seen. I can't say nothing but I wanted to know earlier!◎When boat and SUP come is good photo opportunity! But, be careful about the cars passing these bridges.

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Kashiwa-jima Island is said to be a paradise at the westernmost of Kochi Prefecture and its clean and emerald ocean is very popular. This observatory can command the whole view of the island. The view of the paradise island was breathtaking.◎Before arriving at Kashiwa-jima Island, there're two tunnels on Prefectural Road 43. The slope before the first tunnel is steep though you can drive a car. It's better to climb the slope before the second tunnel.

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Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

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A waterfall basin 'Niko-buchi' belongs to the branch of Niyodo River whose water quality is the most beautiful in Japan. The very clear water like emerald is called Niyodo Blue, and here is a popular place to see it. Though the path is severe, you can meet the mysterious scenery!◎You can find a signboard on the way to 'Green Park Hodono'. To the waterfall basin, you need to hold the chain for about 4 meters. The most beautiful time is when the sun stays right above.

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The old Edohigan Zakura at Niyodogawa town is called 'Gourd (Hyotan) Cherry Blossom'. It's named because the bud looks like gourd. I wander this cherry tree has watched this town for as long as 500 years… It was a great scenery of such cherry blossom and town!◎Accessible by only car. If you don't drive, it's nice to join in the tour.

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It's the best view spot in Yasui valley. You can visit here more easily than others and the way to the falls is beautiful and full of minus ions.

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Kashiwa-jima Island is located at the westernmost of Kochi Pref. People say the clear emerald sea isn't worse than Okinawa's, or more like the Mediterranean. It was not easy to go there, but I could enjoy like being a paradise.◎For threre're craggy places under the bridge, you need to ware marine shoes and rash guard.

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Near Kashiwa-jima, there's a stone most similar to Kan'non Image (the Goddess of mercy) in Japan. About 30 meters tall Kan'non Stone like putting her hands flat together. I was surprised at the strong scene of the standing cliff on the Pacific Ocean.◎Access: just before Kashiwa-jima Island, there's a parking lot along the prefectural road43. You can see it after climbing up the steps about 2min.

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Kashiwa-jima has got into the topic of SNS and the media very much since this year. These two bridges are the first place where you should take pictures. The sea is so beautiful and clear that the seafloor can be seen. I can't say nothing but I wanted to know earlier!◎When boat and SUP come is good photo opportunity! But, be careful about the cars passing these bridges.

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Ryuga-do limestone cave has a history of 175million years, and beautiful scenes made up by the nature. It's called one of the three biggest limestone caves with Akiyoshi-do in Yamaguchi and Ryusen-do in Iwate.

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Kagamino Park is selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom places in Japan. Its highlight is a beautiful pink tunnel as long as 200 meters with cherry blossom trees standing both sides of the road. You can't see such a beautiful single road anywhere else.◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April. In 2018. the cherry blossoms here is full-bloom on 3/27. Parking area is available.

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Adjoining to Kagamino Park as one of the 100 best cherry blossom places in Japan, a campus of Kochi University of Technology has also the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms. Even a couple take wedding photos here!◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April. You can enter the university from Kagamino Park.

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"Yusuhara Kumo no Ue Library" in Yusuhara Town, Kochi Prefecture. The stylish design that uses plenty of wood and the unique bookshelves that image terraced rice fields are eye-catching. You can enjoy reading in a comfortable space that makes you feel like you are in the forest.

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One of the three biggest karsts in Japan, Shikoku Karst is located at more than 1000m above the sea level, and has magnificent nature. Among this area, Godan-kogen Highlands is the most beautiful spot where you can see Ishizuchi Mountain and panoramic view of karst. And, don't forget, cattle!◎Along the Route 383, the western side of Tengu-kogen Highlands. You can find the signboard of Godan-kogen Highlands.

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One of the three big karsts in Japan, Shikoku Karst lies in 1400 meters above, which is the highest, and spreads both Ehime and Kochi. On the side of Kochi, Tengu Kogen (Highlands) has lush pampas grass and limestone rocks, the mountain chain in the behind. You can enjoy the great nature in the sky!◎On the Route 383 from Kochi, 5min by car after going through Tengu-sou. There're parking space for about 10 cars on the left side. And climb on foot about 3min.

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In spring, Kochi Castle is a popular place to see the cherry blossoms in this prefecture, and many people come and enjoy hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Kochi Castle, one of the 100 best castles in Japan, is decorated by cherry blossoms, and becomes more beautiful than that in other seasons.◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April.

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Katsura-hama is famous as a scenic moon-viewing spot, and said to be loved by Ryoma Sakamoto who is a historical figure who played an active role at the end of the Edo period. It commands the whole view of The Pacific Ocean, and we tour the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, and some souvenir shops.

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In a greenhouse with the lush tropical plants, you can enjoy the elaborate displays of gorgeous flower 'orchid'. Whatever you take pictures in the greenhouse, they're all photogenic! What's more, I want you to enjoy the perfume-like sweet fragrances that are original for orchid.◎Held every February with various concept. In 2018, the concept is 'Orchid, Lovely Fragrance'. In winter with less flowers, you can see many flowers only by orchid exhibitions. If you want to take pictures, during morning and till 15:00 is ideal because the sunlight comes into the greenhouse.