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
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Kochi· Shimanto
Shimanto River — Japan's Last Clear Stream
The Shimanto River flows 196 kilometers from the mountains of western Kochi to the Pacific, and is famously called 'Niho…
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Updated Jul 2026
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…
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Updated Jul 2026