Things to Do in Kochi
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Kochi.
When to catch the colours in Kochi?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Kochi, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnDec 2
- Peak viewingDec 2 – Dec 16
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 15
- Peak viewingNov 15 – Nov 29
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersMar 22
- Full bloomMar 30
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Kochi first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Katsurahama beach and the statue of Sakamoto Ryōma, one of Japan's best original castles, the crystal-clear Shimanto and Niyodo rivers, and katsuo no tataki — bonito seared over burning straw. Shikoku's wild south coast.
Kōchi city's covered food hall — dozens of stalls, shared tables, and locals who will absolutely talk to you — where the straw-seared bonito comes to your table still warm. Go hungry; it's the prefecture's living room.
It's called Japan's last clear stream — undammed along its main course, crossed by low 'chinkabashi' bridges built to disappear under floods. Rent a bike or kayak from Nakamura and take it slowly; that's the whole point.