Kochi Castle & Hirome Market: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Discover the best of Kochi on a guided half-day walking tour.
・Explore Kochi Castle and the vibrant Hirome Market with a friendly local guide
・Enjoy a well-paced route featuring history, food, and local culture
・Perfect for cruise passengers & first-time visitors – hotel and port pickup available on request
・All entrance fees included for a smooth, worry-free experience
・Taste local flavors with a complimentary citrus juice and Biscuits
・Stroll through the lively Obiyamachi shopping street and soak up the city’s charm

What's Included

English-speaking guide (Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, or Taiwanese available upon request)
Admission fee to Kochi Castle
Local snack & drink (Gokkun citrus juice & Mille Biscuits)
Meeting at JR Kochi Station South Exit (free of charge)
Walking tour in Kochi city center
Lunch (at Hirome Market is at your own expense)
Taxi fares for optional spots and pick-up/drop-off at hotels, Kochi Airport, Kochi Port, or Harimayabashi Bus Terminal (if requested).
Personal expenses and souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meeting Point Information Meet at JR Kochi Station South Exit or Harimayabashi Bus Terminal. If you arrive by cruise ship, we can arrange pick-up at Kochi Port (additional taxi fee may apply). Hotel pick-up is available upon request (within central Kochi city only, additional fee may apply). Look for your guide holding a sign.

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Meeting point

Meeting Point Information. Meet at JR Kochi Station South Exit. Look for your guide holding a sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Kochi’s central shopping street filled with local stores, souvenirs, and everyday life. On Sundays, this stop may also include a visit to the famous Sunday Market (Nichiyo-ichi), Japan’s largest open-air market.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of Japan’s few original castles that survived from the Edo period. Visitors can explore the well-preserved keep, learn about Kochi’s history with your guide, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    A lively indoor market where locals and travelers gather. Enjoy a wide range of local foods, including the famous seared bonito (“Katsuo no Tataki”), while experiencing Kochi’s food culture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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