Kochi Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
Discover Things to Do and Plan a Trip to Kochi, Japan with a Local Guide
Popular Kochi Tour Guides
Hideo Y.
4.52 / 5
(143 reviews)
Japan
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 !!
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Japan
Hello, my future guests. My name is Kosuke. I have lived in Kochi for 62 years with my wife and two daughters. I used to work at high schools as an English teacher. I chose the job because I like telling the students about the joy of communicating with foreign people. Now I'm very happy, because I can work for foreign visitors as a licensed guide. As I know Kochi very well, I can show you various nature, traditional culture, local foods and so on. In every place you visit, I’ll explain how local people live there, because I have lots of acquaintances who want to tell the good points of their neighborhoods. When you join my tours, I’ll try to customize them to suit what you call for as a traveler. And I am confident I can entertain you in various ways. So click me if you like. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon.
Popular Kochi Private Tours
Kochi Golden Tour
Kochi
6 hours 30 min
Chikurinji Temple is designated as the 31st of the 88 Shikoku sacred sites pilgrimage. Ryugado-cave is one of the 9 Selections of Stalactite Caves in Japan. Ryoma is selected one of the three most popular figures in Japanese history. Facing the Pacific Ocean, the beach is known for a good spot to view the moon. Kochi Castle is one of the 12 wooden castles.
FROM$298/ per group
Hideo Y.
4.52 / 5
(143 reviews)
Kochi Half Day Tour of Nichiyouichi and Hirome Ichiba
Kochi
4 hours
This tour is recommended for those who love strolling in the downtown and interacting with local people. The main spots of this tour are Nichiyouichi which is the famous Sunday market, Hirome Ichiba which is the popular food court and Kochi Castle. In these places you can watch various foods, eat them and talk with local people, because I am a local guide who knows these spots very well.
FROM$117/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Castle, Makino Botanical Garden and Meditation
Kochi
7 hours
Let's enjoy the combination of Kochi Castle, many beautiful flowers of Makino Botanical Garden, various plants which Dr. Makino found and named, the garden patio dining and meditation & shakyo writing at Chikurinji Temple.
FROM$204/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple and Ryugado Cave
Kochi
8 hours
Let's enjoy the combination of Kochi Castle, Chikurinji Temple and Ryugado Cave. You will enjoy lunch at the patio of Makino Botanical Garden and meditation & shakyo writing at Chikurinji Temple. You will walk through the whole route of Ryugado Cave.
FROM$233/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Niyodo River-Paper Making, Crystal Kayak & Matcha
Kochi
8 hours
The Niyodo River has been evaluated as the cleanest river in Japan eight times for these nine years. Depending on the weather or the time, the color of the river becomes sometimes light blue, sometimes turquoise blue and sometimes emerald green. The high-quality water of the river provides Kochi with various products, water activities and culture. The participants of this tour can enjoy making Washi, Japanese handmade paper, paddling crystal kayak and drinking Matcha, green powdered tea.
FROM$233/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Miraculous Niyodo River- Yasui Gorge&Nikobuchi
Kochi
8 hours
The Niyodo River has been evaluated as the cleanest river in Japan eight times for these nine years. The river is so clear and blue that people call the color of this river “Niyodo Blue”. Now this phrase is very popular all over Japan. There are some spots to witness the surreal Niyodo Blue color of the river. The participants of this tour can enjoy two of the top spots, Yasui Gorge and Nikobuchi, a waterfall plunge pool.
FROM$233/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi - Henro Pilgrimage, Zazen Meditation & Shakyo Writing
Kochi
7 hours
Let's experience Henro Pilgrimage Walking! And enjoy Zazen Meditation & Shakyo Writing at Chikurinji Temple. In Makino Botanical Garden you will enjoy the patio lunch. Of course, you will see and smell beautiful flowers and plants there.
FROM$204/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Monet’s Garden, Ioki Cave & Salt Making of Tano Town
Kochi
9 hours
You can enjoy Kitagawa Monet’s Garden which is only allowed to have the name of Monet’s Garden outside his home country. When you walk through Ioki Cave, you think that you are in a primeval world, as if you have gone back in time. Though Tano Town is the smallest town in Shikoku Island, there are a lot of historic places and buildings of Edo Period. And you can experience salt making in the town.
FROM$262/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
New Kochi Private Tours
Kochi Half Day Strolling Tour of The Downtown
Kochi
4 hours
This tour is recommended for those who love strolling in the downtown. Obiyamachi is one of the busiest arcades in Kochi. There are a lot of interesting and cute shops in the arcade. And it is the place where you can see the daily lives of local people.
FROM$117/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Muroto UNESCO Geopark & Monet’s Garden
Kochi
10 hours
You will watch a lot of huge rocks standing vertically in Muroto Cape. You will understand how Japan was formed and why there are so many earthquakes in Japan. You can enjoy Monet’s Garden which is only allowed to have the name of Monet’s Garden outside France. You will choose one of the following two activities. One is that you will watch a lot of traditional buildings in Kiragawa Town. This area is designated as a national preservation area. Another is that you will interact with dolphins.
FROM$292/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Kure Taishomachi Ichiba Market & Ino-cho Paper Museum
Kochi
8 hours
Kure Taishomachi Ichiba Market is the most famous and popular fish market in Kochi. It sells quite fresh and delicious fish at reasonable prices. You can enjoy chatting with generous and openhearted sellers. You will visit Ino-cho Paper Museum where you learn the history & culture of washi and Japanese handmade paper. And you can enjoy making your own original washi with the help of instructors. You can enjoy seeing rural and beautiful scenes while you are taking streetcars and trains.
FROM$233/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Kochi Mysterious Gorges of Niyodo River&Crystal Kayak
Kochi
9 hours
The Niyodo River has been evaluated as the cleanest river in Japan eight times for these nine years. Especially, three gorges are the top spots to enjoy the purity of the river. They are Nakatsu Gorge, Yasui Gorge and Nikobuchi. But, I’m sorry to say that you are supposed to choose only one of them, because they are located far from each other. After you enjoy a hike through one gorge, you can experience one of the best river activities, “Crystal Kayak”.
FROM$262/ per group
Kosuke K.
5.00 / 5
(6 reviews)
Popular Kochi Private Cars
Kochi Day Tour with a Private Car
Kochi
4 hours
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.
FROM$222/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.85 / 5
(199 reviews)
Kochi Day Tour with a Private Car
Kochi
4 hours
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.
FROM$288/ per group
Tr taxi R.
4.85 / 5
(199 reviews)
Kochi Tour Reviews
“Excellent Tour”
The driver picked us up at the cruise terminal as agreed in advance and showed us the agreed sights of his city. He was a very safe and excellent driver, he was discreet and very friendly.
Tr taxi R.
(199 reviews)Thanks for your 5-star review! We sincerely appreciate your feedback. Wishing you a safe journey and a relaxing holiday when you arrive. We’re here to serve you anytime.
“Excellent!”
Although the driver spoke no English he communicated using Google translate & he was very helpful by showing us where to go. The tour was well planned and we had enough time at each stop & was never rushed.
Tr taxi R.
(199 reviews)Thank you for being our customer and leaving us a wonderful 5-star review. We hope to serve you again in the future. Have a wonderful day！
“Highly satisfied with the tour and the driver”
Coming from the cruise ship in the cruise port, we were picked up in time by the driver in a clean luxury car. We went to all sights which we were interested in within 4 hours time. The driver gentleman like guided us and explained in English all interesting facts. So we enjoyed everything of the trip and compared to an organized cruise excursion, we saw more and saved quite same money. So, I can fully recommend this offered tour.
Tr taxi R.
(199 reviews)Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars. We are thrilled that you were satisfied with your trip in Kochi.Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to be of help again soon!
Kochi Private Tour Guide
Whether it’s your first time to Kochi or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Kochi has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself!
You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Kochi tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that.
There is so much to see and do in Kochi, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.
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