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Hiroshi M.
I’m a local licensed guide based in Kochi Prefecture. I grew up by the Pacific Ocean in Kochi and spent four years each in Tokyo and the United States—giving me both deep local knowledge and a global perspective. I also run a private rental villa in Aki City, Kochi. Working in the travel industry, I know not only the famous landmarks but also the hidden gems of Kochi. All the photos you see here were taken by me—I enjoy photography, and if you’d like, I’d be happy to take some shots for you during the tour.
Hideo Y.
Hello, I'm HIDEo YOSHIda. Please call me HIDEYOSHI, the same name as the famous shogun who built the Osaka Castle in 1585. I was born in Kobe and worked in Osaka for nearly 40 years. I would like to introduce the Kansai region to you ,including Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama. Kobe is one of the two largest ports in Japan, along with Yokohama. After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868, foreigners built their residences on the hillside of the Kitano-cho area, overlooking the ocean. Many of the foreign residences are now open to the public as museums, including the Weathercock House, with it's symbol weathercock on the triangle-shaped roof. In Meriken Park, the red Port Tower (the city's landmark), creates a beautiful contrast against the white Kobe Marine Museum. The museum's design was inspired by the waves and sailing ships. When you have a chance to visit Osaka, please join my tour. I'm sure you'll enjoy the interesting and historical, scenic spots. For example, Shin-Sekai is a downtown area with a strange mix of nostalgic atmosphere and contemporary energy. You can try local foods (kushikatsu, sushi, tempura) at a reasonable price. Billiken (a famous statue of the spirit of luck) will be waiting for you!!. Dotombori is a popular street with a lot of flashy signboards. Osaka is widely known as a "Kuidaore-no-machi", or literally "drinking and eating luxuriously to death." Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi HIDEYOSHI in 1585. Oh, it's my residence, isn't it ! These days "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" area in USJ, or Universal Studios Japan, is also attracting more and more people. I'll be looking forward to seeing you !!
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Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Guide and Private Car Pick-Up
Explore Kochi’s top highlights in one day with a local licensed guide! Visit Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple, and Makino Botanical Garden, and enjoy local food at Hirome Market. The tour is flexible—we can visit other spots based on your interests. All photos shown here were taken by me, and I’m happy to take photos of you during the tour and share them afterward as a free souvenir. Perfect for first-time visitors who want a personalized and memorable experience in Kochi.
Kochi Highlights Tour with Licensed Guide and Private Car Pick-Up
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[Kochi] Day Tour with a Private Car - by Van (9 pax)
Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.
[Kochi] Day Tour with a Private Car - by Van (9 pax)
Historic Towns, Bold Art and Kabuki Thatre / Ocean Views with Licensed Guide and Private Car Pick-Up
Discover Kochi’s culture and scenery on this 6-hour private tour with a licensed guide. Visit a samurai house, the birthplace of Mitsubishi’s founder and a museum of bold theatrical art. If available, we’ll also explore Bentenza, a traditional kabuki theater (no show), where you can step on stage. If not available, we’ll visit Katsurahama Beach, known for ocean views and the statue of Sakamoto Ryoma a beloved historical figure. Private car included. Please check the itinerary for more details.
Historic Towns, Bold Art and Kabuki Thatre / Ocean Views with Licensed Guide and Private Car Pick-Up
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[Kochi] Day Tour with a Private Car - by Sedan (4 pax)
Experienced local taxi drivers will cordially show you around the area so that you can visit both must-see and hidden sightseeing spots and enjoy local food.
[Kochi] Day Tour with a Private Car - by Sedan (4 pax)
Kochi Tour Reviews
Scott D.
“Unexpected Highlight of Our Recent Japan Cruise”
Our recent Japan cruise had a lot of big notable port stops like Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. It is an unexpected pleasure to say that Kochi (which is a smaller, more peaceful port stop) was one of our favorite stops, in no small part due to our terrific tour guide Hideo. Even though we had already stopped at previous ports at so many shrines and temples, it was Hideo who taught us the most about Buddhism and how Japanese people today often combine elements of the Shinto and Buddhist religions. On our trip with Hideo, we visited Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach and Chikurinji Temple. This last stop was one of my top 2 stops in all of Japan - it was the most serene and beautiful temples I’ve ever seen and there were only a handful of other tourists, making our time more meditative and memorable. Hideo also actioned one of my last minute requests to have a sake tasting by arranging a visit to the Takagi Sake Brewery. What a great day!
Hideo Y.
I'm very glad to receive your excellent review. Kochi Castle is completely different from foreign castles. At Chikurinji Temple we could see one of the most beautiful 5-story pagodas in Japan. Lastly we visited Sake brewery to enjoy 5 kinds of sake tasting and getting sake bottles. I'm sure you enjoy Japanese sake. I wish you and your family all the best.
Qudsia D.
“Excellent service ”
Komi was amazing. She went out of her way to help us out. Lovely experience in kochi
TR Taxi
Thanks for your 5-star review! Glad Komi was helpful and made your time in Kochi enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback.
Terrance L.
“Great day private driver from cruise port”
Woo was very helpful in the booking and planning part and made it very easy to customize our day. Our assigned driver Mr. Takahashi was very nice and had a very friendly assistant with him that day. They were both great and provided us with a day we will never forget. I would not hesitate to use them again. And if are only in port for a day and want to avoid ships crowds definitely book with them. We were always ahead of all the cruise excursion crowds and had a great time
TR Taxi
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable day with Mr. Takahashi and his assistant. It’s great to know you enjoyed a smooth, customized trip and were able to avoid the crowds. And thank you for sharing the lovely photos with us! We truly appreciate your trust in our team and hope to welcome you again someday.
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