Kochi: Taxi & Kochi Shinko Port — Guide Kay

September, 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

  • 10:30　Taxi
  • 11:00　Handmade Japanese Paper Experience
  • 12:30　Lunch
  • 13:30　Taxi
  • 14:10　Kochi Castle
  • 15:10　Taxi
  • 15:30　Chikurin-ji Temple
  • 16:00　Taxi
  • 16:10　Kochi Shinko Port

Tour Itinerary in Detail

From there the group visited Taxi at 10:30, Handmade Japanese Paper Experience at 11:00, Taxi at 13:30, Kochi Castle at 14:10, Taxi at 15:10, Chikurin-ji Temple at 15:30, Taxi at 16:00 and Kochi Shinko Port at 16:10.

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The guests were visitors from North America. The handmade washi paper experience cost 6,000 yen per person, which is relatively expensive, but it was very well received because it covered the entire process starting from stripping the bark of the kozo (paper mulberry) plant, along with a chigiri-e torn-paper art activity. For lunch, the guests had hoped for a stylish restaurant where they could enjoy wine and similar drinks, but none could be found nearby, so we went to a self-service eatery close to the paper-making workshop. Their wish to try a little bit of many different dishes was fulfilled, so they were satisfied. Since the guests were interested in history, they also viewed Kochi Castle and Chikurin-ji Temple 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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