高知県 · Shikoku Region
Kochi Hidden Gems
A long Pacific coast backed by forest — Japan's most heavily wooded prefecture, with clear rivers and an outsized drinking culture.
2 spots
Climate & Best Season
Warm, very wet and typhoon-prone; among the highest rainfall in Japan. Summer is hot; spring and autumn are best for rivers.
Famous For (Food)
- Katsuo no tataki (seared bonito)
- Sawachi platters
- Yuzu
- Sake
Signature Sights
- Kochi Castle
- Shimanto River
- Cape Ashizuri
- Katsurahama beach
Kochi· Shimanto
Shimanto Sink Bridges — Drive Over, Not Under
The Shimanto River is crossed by 47 chinkabashi — low-slung, railing-free concrete bridges designed to be submerged duri…
bridgesubmersible bridgeShimanto+2
Updated Jul 2026
Kochi· Tosashimizu
Kashiwajima Island — Diving & Snorkeling Paradise
Kashiwajima is a small island off the coast of Tosashimizu, surrounded by some of the clearest water in Japan. The islan…
islanddivingsnorkeling+2
Updated Jul 2026