Kochi Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

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Kochi Golden Tour

Kochi
6 hours 30 min

Chikurinji Temple is designated as the 31st of the 88 Shikoku sacred sites pilgrimage. Ryugado-cave is one of the 9 Selections of Stalactite Caves in Japan. Ryoma is selected one of the three most popular figures in Japanese history. Facing the Pacific Ocean, the beach is known for a good spot to view the moon. Kochi Castle is one of the 12 wooden castles.

FROM$289/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.57 / 5
(164 reviews)

Kochi Half Day Tour of Nichiyouichi and Hirome Ichiba

Kochi
4 hours

This tour is recommended for those who love strolling in the downtown and interacting with local people. The main spots of this tour are Nichiyouichi which is the famous Sunday market, Hirome Ichiba which is the popular food court and Kochi Castle. In these places you can watch various foods, eat them and talk with local people, because I am a local guide who knows these spots very well.

FROM$124/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi Castle, Makino Botanical Garden and Meditation

Kochi
7 hours

Let's enjoy the combination of Kochi Castle, many beautiful flowers of Makino Botanical Garden, various plants which Dr. Makino found and named, the garden patio dining and meditation & shakyo writing at Chikurinji Temple.

FROM$217/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple and Ryugado Cave

Kochi
8 hours

Let's enjoy the combination of Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple and Ryugado Cave. You will enjoy lunch at the patio of Makino Botanical Garden and meditation & shakyo writing at Chikurinji Temple. You will walk through the whole route of Ryugado Cave.

FROM$248/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi Niyodo River-Paper Making, Crystal Kayak & Matcha

Kochi
8 hours

The Niyodo River has been evaluated as the cleanest river in Japan eight times for these nine years. Depending on the weather or the time, the color of the river becomes sometimes light blue, sometimes turquoise blue and sometimes emerald green. The high-quality water of the river provides Kochi with various products, water activities and culture. The participants of this tour can enjoy making Washi, Japanese handmade paper, paddling crystal kayak and drinking Matcha, green powdered tea.

FROM$248/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi Miraculous Niyodo River- Yasui Gorge&Nikobuchi

Kochi
8 hours

The Niyodo River has been evaluated as the cleanest river in Japan eight times for these nine years. The river is so clear and blue that people call the color of this river “Niyodo Blue”. Now this phrase is very popular all over Japan. There are some spots to witness the surreal Niyodo Blue color of the river. The participants of this tour can enjoy two of the top spots, Yasui Gorge and Nikobuchi, a waterfall plunge pool.

FROM$248/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi Monet’s Garden, Ioki Cave & Salt Making of Tano Town

Kochi
9 hours

You can enjoy Kitagawa Monet’s Garden which is only allowed to have the name of Monet’s Garden outside his home country. When you walk through Ioki Cave, you think that you are in a primeval world, as if you have gone back in time. Though Tano Town is the smallest town in Shikoku Island, there are a lot of historic places and buildings of Edo Period. And you can experience salt making in the town.

FROM$279/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Kochi - Henro Pilgrimage, Zazen Meditation & Shakyo Writing

Kochi
7 hours

Let's experience Henro Pilgrimage Walking! And enjoy Zazen Meditation & Shakyo Writing at Chikurinji Temple. In Makino Botanical Garden you will enjoy the patio lunch. Of course, you will see and smell beautiful flowers and plants there.

FROM$217/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)

Day Trips from Kochi

Reviews

Sherry C.

5 / 5
Jul 12, 2024

A great day touring Kochi with Hideo!

We had a lovely day touring the city of Kochi with Hideo Y. He is a delightful man and was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited. There were 9 in our party with kids aging from 10-17. We had a micro bus and that was a great way to get around. We started at Kochi Castle then went to Katsurahama Beach and Ryogado Cave. We enjoyed each of the locations and Hideo did an amazing job educating us while keeping the kids engaged. I highly recommend Hideo, he was definitely a highlight for our trip.

Hideo Y.

I'm very glad to have your wonderfl review. You visited the castle for the first time. Kochi castle has 4 stories outside but 6 floors inside. We saw iron spikes on the top of stone walls that block enemies from climbing up for the defense. Ryugado cave is one of the 3 biggest limestone caves in Japan. We could enjoy sightseing cave such as Jellyfish Stone, Thousand pillars, Memorial Waterfall and the like. We had good exercises on that day. We walked up and down many stairs in the castle and the cave. Your kids were alive and kicking. I wish you and your family all the best.

Rena K.

5 / 5
Jun 6, 2024

Great day in Kochi with Mr Kawasaki from Tr Taxi R

Our driver was very attentive to us and an excellent driver. He accompanied us through Kochi castle, took us to a beautiful shrine, fun market where we tried bonito prepared in a seared fashion and then to a magnificent beach. He used Google translate to ensure that we had the key points. We knew ahead of time that he did not speak English but we had a wonderful time with him regardless.

Tr taxi R.

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your 5-star review with us. Enjoy the rest of your trip!

S

Sheila S.

5 / 5
Apr 20, 2024

Excellent experience

Keiji was excellent and very knowledgeable about the history of Japan. The temple experience was enlightening and a highlight of the trip.

Keiji M.

Dear Sheila, Thank you for your evaluating me highly. That really encourages me. I'll continue my job with experiences through our tour. Keiji

Juergen S.

5 / 5
Apr 14, 2024

Excellent Tour

The driver picked us up at the cruise terminal as agreed in advance and showed us the agreed sights of his city. He was a very safe and excellent driver, he was discreet and very friendly.

Tr taxi R.

Thanks for your 5-star review! We sincerely appreciate your feedback. Wishing you a safe journey and a relaxing holiday when you arrive. We’re here to serve you anytime.

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