Kochi: Kochi Castle keep & Return to Kochi New Port — Guide Miya

July, 2025

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 8:30 Departure from Kochi New Port
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  • 8:50-10:00 Chikurin-ji Temple (including garden and treasure hall)
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  • 10:30-11:40 Tea ceremony experience
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  • 11:50-13:00 Kochi Castle keep
  • 13:00-14:00 Lunch at Hirome Market
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  • 14:30 Return to Kochi New Port

What Is a Private Day Tour of Kochi City Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Chikurin-ji Temple, a Tea Ceremony, and Kochi Castle

Early in the morning, we strolled through Chikurin-ji Temple, which was very quiet, allowing me to guide the group slowly and comfortably without any rush. For the tea ceremony experience, held at the home of a tea ceremony instructor, the guests received various explanations while enjoying seasonal Japanese sweets, whisked their own matcha, and admired the wonderful tea utensils and tea room, thoroughly enjoying the experience. At Kochi Castle, they climbed up to the main keep in the heat and enjoyed the refreshing breeze and the view. At Hirome Market, which was surprisingly not crowded, they ate local specialties such as seared bonito (katsuo no tataki), gyoza, and nigiri sushi, walked around the various shops in the market, and did some shopping, appearing very satisfied.

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Tour Report by Miya

Hi! I’m Miyako Ogami. Please call me Miya. I was born and raised in Kochi, but I spent most of my life time in Kyoto. I’ve been teaching English to children at home for over 20 years. At the same time, I’ve met many homestay students from abroad as a host family. I enjoyed sharing time with new people and going sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Now I returned to Kochi and started learning a lot about great attractions about my hometown. In my free time, I enjoy running, cooking local food, singing in the chorus and dancing Japanese folk song dance.
In Kochi,I love the warm and mild weather under the sunshine and feel peaceful atmosphere surrounded by beautiful mountains, clear rivers, and the dazzling sea. Kochi’s abundant nature gives us fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood!
And the people in Kochi is friendly, laid back, funny and energetic which makes you so happy and brisk! I’ll do my best to show you around this amazing land as much as possible!

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