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.
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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· Kochi City
Katsurahama Beach — Crescent Bay & Ryoma Statue
Katsurahama is a crescent-shaped beach on Kochi's southeastern coast, famous for its black sand, pine-covered headlands,…
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Updated Jul 2026
Kochi· Kochi City
Makino Botanical Garden — Flora of Shikoku
The Makino Botanical Garden, perched on a hillside in western Kochi, is dedicated to Tomitaro Makino (1862–1957), the 'f…
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Updated Jul 2026