Best Spots With Great Nature 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.
Name
Nikobuchi
Address
1278 kiyomizukamibun Iyono-cho, Agawa-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available
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.
Name
Muroto Geopark
Address
6939-1 Murotomisaki-cho, Muroto-shi, Kochi, Muroto-shi, KochiGoogle Map
Tel
0887-22-5161
How to get there
By car, 40 min from Kan'noura Station, 90 min from Nangoku IC, or 90 min from Kochi Airport.
Parking
Parking area is available
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.
Name
Yasui Valley
Address
1627-4 Oya Niyodogawa-cho, Agawa-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available
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.
Name
Ryuga-do
Address
1424 Sakakawa Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, KochiGoogle Map
Tel
0887-53-2144
Hours
8:30-17:00
How to get there
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.
Name
Kashiwa Island Beach
Address
Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho , Hata-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
By car, 125 min from Shimanto Chūou IC, 200 min from Kochi Airport, or 185 min from Kochi Station.
Parking
Free parking area is available
Michelin recognizes this scenery to be worth dropping in! The arched horizon over the Pacific Ocean makes me feel being on the earth. If I had grown up with such a magnificent scenery, I might have become like Ryoma Sakamoto…
Name
Ashizuri Misaki Point Observatory
Address
Ashizuri-misaki, Tosashimizu-shi, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available
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.
Name
Katsurahama Beach
Address
Urado Katsurahama, Kochi-shi, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available
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.
Name
Kan'non Stone
Address
Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available
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.
Name
O'odou-yama Observatory
Address
Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
Parking
Free parking area is available
The southernmost of Shikoku, Ashizuri Point has a natural gate called Hakuzan-domon that was formed by wave erosion. Its scale is one of the largest in Japan, and designated as a Natural Monument in Kochi.
Name
Hakusan-domon
Address
Ashizuri-misaki, Tosashimizu-shi, KochiGoogle Map
Tel
0880-82-3155
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available
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.
Name
Shikoku Karst Godan Kogen Highlands
Address
O'otado Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
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.
Name
Shikoku Karst Tengu Kogen Highlands
Address
Otsu Yoshiuno Tsuno-cho, Takaoka-gun, KochiGoogle Map
How to get there
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.
Name
Ioki-do Cave
Address
Ioki, Aki-shi, KochiGoogle Map
Tel
0887-35-1122
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available
There're many subsiding ('chinka' in Japanese) bridges across Shimanto River that is called the last clear stream in Japan. Among them, Iwama Chinka Bridge is specially popular. Flowing water is so clear that it produces tasteful scenery together with the bridge above the water.
Name
Iwama Chinka-bashi Bridge
Address
Nishitosa Iwama, Shimanto-shi, KochiGoogle Map
Tel
0880-35-4171
How to get there
Parking
Parking area is available