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

Location Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
$132.81
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Overview

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
Kochi Castle & Hirome Market: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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

Meeting point
Meeting Point Information Meet in front of the Statues of the Three Tosa Samurai (Sakamoto Ryoma, Takechi Hanpeita, and Nakaoka Shintaro) at JR Kochi Station South Exit. In case of rain, please meet inside JR Kochi Station South Exit.
Return details
Meeting Point Information Meet in front of the Statues of the Three Tosa Samurai (Sakamoto Ryoma, Takechi Hanpeita, and Nakaoka Shintaro) at JR Kochi Station South Exit. In case of rain, please meet inside JR Kochi Station South Exit.

  • Obiyamachi Ichibangai
    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.
  • Kochi Castle
    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.
  • Hirome Ichiba
    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.

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Because Kochi Castle has stairs and steep slopes.
  • Because this tour involves extended walking.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Kochi Castle & Hirome Market: Half-Day Tour with Local Guide

    Location Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
    $132.81
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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