Kochi · Private Car Tour
Discover Kochi, Japan, with a private English-speaking guide and car. Explore Katsurahama, Chikurinji Temple, Kochi Castle and Hirome Market at your own pace, with convenient cruise-port pickup and return.
View the TourExclusively for you and your party.
No other groups, ever.
Experienced storytellers
with deep knowledge of Kochi
Air-conditioned private vehicles
for a comfortable journey
Carefully planned itineraries
for a timely return to your ship
Kochi, Japan · English-Guided Private Tours
Discover Kochi on Japan’s island of Shikoku with your own English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Our approximately 4.5-hour tour brings together Katsurahama, Chikurinji Temple, Kochi Castle, and Hirome Market.
Comfortable transport connects the sights, while your guide introduces the region’s history, scenery, and food culture. Tell us about your preferred pace and walking ability so we can help you make the most of your time ashore.
Our Kochi Tour
Kochi's four essential highlights in one private shore excursion · 4.5 hours
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle and discover Kochi's four must-see highlights in just 4.5 hours. Designed especially for cruise guests, this private tour gives you smooth door-to-door transportation from the cruise port, without the stress of unfamiliar public transport, complicated schedules, or transfers.
Your first stop is Katsurahama Beach, one of Kochi's most famous scenic destinations. Enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and learn about Sakamoto Ryoma, one of Kochi's most important historical figures, and his role in the Meiji Restoration.
From Katsurahama, continue to Chikurinji Temple, one of the sacred temples on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Stroll through its peaceful, green grounds before heading to Kochi Castle, one of Japan's few original castles with Edo-period buildings still standing. As you explore, discover the stories of the Tosa Domain, samurai culture, and Kochi's history.
Your final stop is lively Hirome Market, where you can sample Kochi's local specialities at your own expense — including seared bonito, sushi, fried dishes, dumplings, and more. This complete experience brings together Kochi's scenery, history, culture, and local cuisine, followed by a timely return to the cruise port for your ship's departure.
Enjoy Pacific Ocean views and discover the story of Sakamoto Ryoma.
Walk through the peaceful grounds of this sacred temple on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.
Explore one of Japan's few surviving original castles and discover Tosa's samurai heritage.
Explore Kochi's lively market and sample local favourites at your own pace.
Note: Sample timing — the itinerary can be adjusted to your ship schedule, interests, and pace. Food and drinks at Hirome Market are at your own expense.
Book this tour
¥30,000
Yes. This tour takes place in Kochi on the Japanese island of Shikoku and is designed for visitors arriving at Kochi’s cruise port. It is not a tour in Kochi, India.
We collect you at the agreed meeting point at your cruise port in Kochi and return you there after the tour. Your pickup instructions are confirmed according to your ship and berth information.
The standard itinerary includes Katsurahama’s coastal scenery, Chikurinji Temple, Kochi Castle, and Hirome Market. Your English-speaking guide explains the stories behind the sights, including Sakamoto Ryoma and the history of the Tosa region.
Exploring the castle grounds involves walking and steps, and entering the castle keep involves steep stairs. If climbing is difficult for you, please let us know before the tour. We can discuss enjoying the castle from outside and adjusting the visit to your abilities.
No. Food and drinks are paid separately, so you can choose what you would like to try. Your guide can introduce local dishes, such as seared bonito, and help you understand the options available.
Please tell us about any mobility concerns before booking. A private vehicle provides transport between the main locations, but some walking remains at each stop. We can discuss shorter walks, breaks, and suitable adjustments while keeping your ship’s return time in mind.
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