Best Instagrammable Spots In Kochi

Here're best Instagrammable Spots in Kochi. We released a ranking of reviews about Instagrammable Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Kochi.

Review Ranking

1

Nikobuchi

4 Review

Address:1278 kiyomizukamibun Iyono-cho, Agawa-gun, Kochi

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.

2

Yasui Valley

4 Review

Address:1627-4 Oya Niyodogawa-cho, Agawa-gun, Kochi

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.

3

Address:Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho , Hata-gun, Kochi

Access:By car, 125 min from Shimanto Chūou IC, 200 min from Kochi Airport, or 185 min from Kochi Station.

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.

4

Address:6939-1 Murotomisaki-cho, Muroto-shi, Kochi, Muroto-shi, Kochi

Access:By car, 40 min from Kan'noura Station, 90 min from Nangoku IC, or 90 min from Kochi Airport.

Tel:0887-22-5161

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.

5

Address:Kishimoto Kagami, Konan-shi, Kochi

Access:2 min walk from Kagami Station

Kagami Flower Tulip Festival taken place from 3/10 to early April. There're 200 kinds and 120 thousand tulips in 1 hectare site.

6

Address:1100 Ko Notomo Kitagawa-mura, Aki-gun, Kochi

Access:By car, 70 min from Nangoku IC, 60 min from Kochi Airport, or 90 min from Kochi Station. Parking area is available. By bus, 10 min from Nahari Station to Monet's Garden.

Tel:0887-32-1233

Hours:10:00-17:00

Closed:Tue

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

7

Kochi Castle

5 Review

Address:1-2-1 Marunouchi, Kochi-shi, Kochi

Access:By car, 15min from Kochi IC, 30min from Kochi Airport, 10min from Kochi Station. By bus, 10min from Kochi Station, and get off at 'Kochi-jo Mae (in front of Kochi Castle).

Tel:088-824-5701

Hours:9:00-17:00

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.

8

Address:Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi

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.

9

Address:Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi

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.

10

Address:Otsuki-cho, Hata-gun, Kochi

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.

11

Address:4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi-shi, Kochi

Tel:088-882-2601

Hours:9:00-17:00

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.

12

Address:O'otado Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi

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.

13

Address:Otsu Yoshiuno Tsuno-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi

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.

14

Address:185 Miyanokuchi Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi

Access:25min by car from Nangoku IC. 10min by bus from JR Tosayamada Station, and get off at 'Kokadai Iriguchi (University Gate)'.

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.

15

Address:2-1 Kutanda, Kochi-shi, Kochi

Access:By car, 10min from Kochi IC, 30min from Kochi Ryoma Airport. By bus, 4min from Kochi Station to Harimaya Bashi Bridge, then walk 5min. By train, 4min from Kochi Station to Harimaya Bashi Bridge, then walk 5min.

This is a popular 'hanami' spot where the cherry blossoms color the both banks of Horikawa River. Though the trees are surrounded with some buildings, the beautiful scenery of full-bloom at both sides is really worth seeing! ◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April. Location: Along Kochi City Culture-Plaza Cul-Port and Horikawa River.

16

Address:186 Miyanokuchi Tosayamada-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi

Access:25min by car from Nangoku IC. 11min by bus from JR Tosayamada Station, and get off at 'Kokadai Iriguchi (University Gate)'.

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.

17

Address:684 Nakanishigawa, Kagami-cho, Konan-shi, Kochi

Access:25 min by car or taxi from Kagami Station

The colors of canola flower and flower peach are beautiful at Nishikawa Flower Festival. During the festival, we can enjoy the local specialty foods such as five-colored rice cakes, okowa rice whose color is like cherry blossom. Let's enjoy spring scenery and tastes.

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Instagrammable Cafe And Restaurant

Manger Sasa Takasone-Store

2 Reviews

It's a kind of custard gratin. Like a mountain whose top coverd with brown. Thanks to the marriage of sweetness and sourness, you can eat whole of it easily.

SEA HOUSE

3 Reviews

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.

Restaurant Yuzuan

3 Reviews

The restaurant interior is very unconventional! But the taste is certain.

Instagrammable Nature Spot

Nikobuchi

4 Reviews

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.

Yasui Valley

4 Reviews

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.

Muroto Geopark

10 Reviews

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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Hata-gun

Address:Kashiwajima Otsuki-cho , Hata-gun, Kochi

Access:By car, 125 min from Shimanto Chūou IC, 200 min from Kochi Airport, or 185 min from Kochi Station.

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.

Kochi-shi

Address:2-1 Kutanda, Kochi-shi, Kochi

Access:By car, 10min from Kochi IC, 30min from Kochi Ryoma Airport. By bus, 4min from Kochi Station to Harimaya Bashi Bridge, then walk 5min. By train, 4min from Kochi Station to Harimaya Bashi Bridge, then walk 5min.

This is a popular 'hanami' spot where the cherry blossoms color the both banks of Horikawa River. Though the trees are surrounded with some buildings, the beautiful scenery of full-bloom at both sides is really worth seeing! ◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April. Location: Along Kochi City Culture-Plaza Cul-Port and Horikawa River.

Hata-gun

Kashiwa Island Beach

3 Reviews

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.

Kan'non Stone

1 Reviews

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.

Shin Kashiwa-jima Ohashi & Kashiwa-jima Bashi

1 Reviews

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.

Kochi-shi

Horikawa River

1 Reviews

This is a popular 'hanami' spot where the cherry blossoms color the both banks of Horikawa River. Though the trees are surrounded with some buildings, the beautiful scenery of full-bloom at both sides is really worth seeing! ◎The best season to see is from the end of March to the beginning of April. Location: Along Kochi City Culture-Plaza Cul-Port and Horikawa River.

The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

3 Reviews

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.

Kochi Castle

5 Reviews

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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