Kochi: Inoue Paper-making Workshop & Shinko — Guide Kay

April, 2026

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Tour Itinerary

  • 9:00　Depart from Shinko
  • 9:40　Arrive at Inoue Paper-making Workshop
  • 12:00　Lunch (at Hareta)
  • 12:40　Travel
  • 13:20　Kochi Castle
  • 14:30　Harimayabashi Bridge
  • 15:00　Arrive at Shinko

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Inoue Paper-making Workshop at 9:40, Travel at 12:40, Kochi Castle at 13:20, Harimayabashi Bridge at 14:30 and Shinko at 15:00.

Title: What Can You Do on a Private Day Tour in Kochi? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. Until about a week before the tour there had been no response at all, but contact became possible just before the date. When I suggested a paper-making experience, the guests said that this was exactly the kind of special experience they had been hoping for, and they signed up for a handmade washi paper-making course at 10,000 yen per person. Because it was a private lesson for just the group, they were very pleased. For lunch, since one of the guests only eats fish, I had wanted them to try sashimi, but as I wanted to leave enough time for Kochi Castle, we had a quick meal at a local food-court style place. The guests also viewed Kochi Castle with great interest.

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Tour Report by KAY

Hi! I’m Kay.
It’s my pleasure to be your guide.
I was born and raised in Kochi city, and I worked for Kochi City Hall for nearly 30 years, so I think I know a lot about Kochi.

Firstly, I can guide you to the Kochi castle. Most castles you can find in Japan have been rebuilt after fires, wars, or natural disasters. However, Kochi Castle is one of the very few castles that still have the whole structure of its original tower and the mail palace from the Edo period (1603–1868). This makes it especially valuable for understanding Japan’s history and traditional architecture. You’ll like it!

Other major tourist sites are adventurous Ryugado limestone cave, Makino botanical garden, Chikurinji temple with historical stonesteps, Zenjibuji temple with the spectacular panoramic view, paper-making activity, Oboke gorge, Nakatsu gorge, Niyodo river with a historical bridge and so on.
If you like sake, you can visit sake brewery, and if you are interested in walking local streets, you can stroll my neighborhood.

Kochi is a small city, but it’s very popular among tourists for its beautiful nature and good food. I took my kids to rivers and mountains when they were little. If you are interested in those places, please ask me. And I know many good restaurants, too.
I’m looking forward to enjoying them together with you!

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