The 10 Best Private Tours in Kochi Prefecture, Shikoku

With this tour you will be able to stay at traditional Japanese house with over 250 years of history and also explore a Japanese paper making workshop. When you enter your stay you will notice immediately the traditional vibes. You will see a huge Irori (old fashioned Japanese sunken hearth) a samurai armor, Goemonburo (metal bathtub heated from beneath, that was used in Japanese home), and a Iwafuro (Rock bath). During your stay you will experience the great natural beauty, and experience living like the olden times of Japan. For dinner, you will gather around the Irori, where you can enjoy cooking the fresh seasonal ingredients with the hostesses. Lastly you will be able to visit the workplace of where they make Japanese paper. You will be able to take part in the paper making process and also learn about the traditional　technique of the Tosa Japanese paper making!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, English speaking guide, Transportation fee during tour, Paper making workshop fee, Minshuku inn fee (Dinner and Breakfast included)

Exclusions: Transportation fee to the meeting point, Transportation fee back after the tour ended

This three-day package covers the scenic beauty of Kochi and Athirapally. The trip starts from Kochi, also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea. This metropolitan city has a lot to explore and it will be worth it in the end. The heart-stirring beauty of Kochi allows you to experience its art, culture, lifestyle and tradition. Beautifully painted walls, graffiti artworks, streets and art galleries add a certain grace to the place. The beach, colonial settlements, churches with beautiful altar works and temples are central to its beauty. After spending a day at Kochi, your expedition takes a turn to Athirapally. It's a nest of forest, waterfalls and rivers. The major tourist attraction of this place is Athirapally and Vazhachal waterfalls. It's these waterfalls that make this place a must-visit one. You will spend the second day sightseeing the magnificent waterfalls of Athirapally. The journey ends with your departure to Kochi. On the final day of the trip, we will drop you back at Kochi.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

This is a 5-hour walking tour at Kochi’s weekly Sunday market plus other popular tourist spots with a local guide. You can enjoy eating and shopping while receiving informed guidance on how to enjoy the local Sunday market. In addition, we can visit popular tourist spots adjacent to the venue on Sunday market day, such as Kochi Castle, Hirome Market, Kochi Yosakoi Information Center, so you can thoroughly enjoy the attractions of Kochi.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Snacks, Hotel pick up & drop off, English guide

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A Japanese monk will privately guide you to Chikurinji-temple, one of the eighty-eight Shikoku pilgrimage. Also visit an award-winning sake brewery that only uses locally produced rice and visit the rice field and surrounded nature. This tour is packed with things that you can't experience anywhere else, taking advantage of the local characteristics.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Lunch on Day 1 at Hirome Market

Explore unique and interesting geo park in Muroto, one of the Unesco world geoparks, and spend a night at traditional storehouse-style inn that has been reborn into modernity by the hands of architects. Tiles and unique stone walls are one of the kind–wisdom of the ancestors nurtured to live on this land. If you prefer Western style accomodation, you have a choice to stay UTOCO Auberge & SPA. It features an ocean view pool that pumps deep ocean water deeper than the deep sea. As the concept is to live in the ocean, all rooms offer an open space with ocean views. A hotel is launched by shu uemura, a makeup artist representing Japan and having a cosmetics brand. The local guide will take you to three of the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage and the tour of Muroto Geopark.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Lunch Day 1 at Hirome Market

・ We will take you to Kobuchi and Nakatsu valley in the sacred place of Niyodo River, the clearest stream in Japan, where the water quality is the unexplored region and the original scenery of Japan. ・ It is a hidden power spot where it is difficult for Japanese tourists to go. ・ The coordinator will come in a chartered vehicle in cooperation with the driver. ・ We will take you to the mysterious spots you haven't seen yet, in response to your tour requirements. ・ After visiting the tea plantations of Niyodogawa, which is said to be the best in Japan, enjoy tea. -We will talk about the tradition of tea making and the secrets of developing new tea desserts from mothers of producers.

Inclusions: Parking Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, With dessert and drink

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This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kochi! Kōchi is a smart, compact city with a deserved reputation for enjoying a good time. The castle here is largely undamaged and remains a fine example of Japanese architecture. Excellent access to Muroto-misaki, Ashizuri-misaki and the Iya Valley, and easy day trips to caves, beaches and mountains make Kōchi a perfect base for travels around the island. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kochi! Kōchi is a smart, compact city with a deserved reputation for enjoying a good time. The castle here is largely undamaged and remains a fine example of Japanese architecture. Excellent access to Muroto-misaki, Ashizuri-misaki and the Iya Valley, and easy day trips to caves, beaches and mountains make Kōchi a perfect base for travels around the island. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off, Licensed Local Guide

Exclusions: Other personal expenses, Entrance fee (for yourself), Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Lunch, Private transportation

Start cycling in small island of Shikoku, and continue cycling on the Eastern Shore. Cycle through small villages in Kochi and wrap up your trip by cycling in world famous Shimanami Kaido's route. A chance to explore local areas, interact with the locals, view beautiful nature scenery, travel like a local in Shikoku.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Costs for ferry, Entrance fees, Meals as included on each day, Use of bicycle, Hotel Accommodation, Guide

Exclusions: Alcohol and personal beverages, Costs not included above, Costs due to unforeseen circumstances, Shopping, tipping and other costs due to nature of participants

You can explore Kochi as you want with a local professional & friendly guide. Since this is a customized private tour, you can choose the tour time and the sights you visit. You will have great time and great food. Hotel meet up is included to ensure you receive a stress-free experience. If you are not sure where you wanna go, follow the sample itinerary.

Inclusions: Hotel meet up, Professional local guide

Exclusions: Entrance fees(You&Your guide), Lunch fee(You&Your guide), Transportation fee(You&Your guide)