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Kochi & surrounds

#KOCHI.
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With plenty to see and do and offering some great day trips, the sprawling city of Kochi is an excellent place to base oneself for a few days.

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  • Highlights: Statues of the Three Tosa Samurai, Kochi Castle,  Hirome Market, Harimayabashi,  Harimayabashi Shopping Arcade, The Kochi Prefecture Makino Botanical Garden (bus), Chikurinji Temple (bus), Godaisan Park (bus).

  • Bonus Tips:​ As a few sights are further out from the train station, consider the MY-Yu Bus Pass for getting around the city area. More details can be found here: https://www.tosaden.co.jp/multilingual/en/bus/route/img/myyou.pdf

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#Day trips from Kochi.

1. Miyoshi.

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For those who enjoy taking in the scenery, Miyoshi comes highly recommended. A few days is recommended for visitors keen to explore the area in depth, though parts could be explored as a day trip for those with less time. 

 

  • Journey Duration: Limited Express trains run directly between Kochi and Oboke Stations and take under an hour one way. 

  • Highlights - JR Oboke Station: Yokai Hobgoblin Village, Oboke Gorge Sightseeing Boat, Oboke Gorge (pictured), Heike Yashiki Museum of Folklore (Iya-Bus - alight at Heikeyashiki/平家屋敷前), Vine Bridge in Iya Valley (Iya-Bus - alight at Kazurabashi/ かずら橋), Statue of a Peeing Boy (Iya-Bus - alight at Hotel Iyaonsen/ホテル祖谷温泉).

  • Highlights - JR Koboke Station: Koboke Gorge Suspension Bridge, Koboke Observation Deck, RiverStation West-West.

  • Rail Pass: The JR Pass is valid for travel between Kochi and Oboke Stations. 

  • Bonus Tip: Those planning to head back to Kochi from JR Koboke Station should check train times beforehand, as there can be long wait times at this station. 

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2. Aki.

 

​Within easy reach of Kochi, the city of Aki is the perfect place for anyone with a soft spot for old-world charm. 

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  • Journey Duration: Around one hour from Kochi Station to Aki Station by train (change at Gomen). From Aki it is only a few minutes on to Ioki Station. 

  • Highlights - Aki Station: Nora Dokei Clock, Doi Kachu Samurai Residences, Aki Castle, Iwasaki Yataro's Childhood Home.

  • Highlights - Ioki Station: Ioki Cave

  • Rail Pass: A JR Pass is valid between Kochi and Gomen Stations travelling on the JR Line. For travel between Gomen and Aki/Ioki a separate ticket is required. 

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