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Kochi Private Tour - Hirome Market
Hirome Market
Kochi Private Tour - Harimaya Bridge
Harimaya Bridge
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Castle
Kochi Castle
Kochi Private Tour - Okawasuji Samurai Residence
Okawasuji Samurai Residence
Kochi Private Tour - Hirome Market
Hirome Market
Kochi Private Tour - Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito)
Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito)
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Yosakoi Information Museum
Kochi Yosakoi Information Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Yosakoi Information Museum
Kochi Yosakoi Information Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Obiyamachi Shopping Street
Obiyamachi Shopping Street

Kochi Highlights: Essential City Walking Tour (No car Pick-Up)

Highlights
Kochi Tour Guide - Hiroshi M.

Joined 2025

Hiroshi M.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
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Kochi
English
5 hours
Private tour (only you and Hiroshi M.)
Up to 8 people

Uncover Kochi’s best on foot! This walking tour explores the iconic Harimaya Bridge and the Yosakoi Museum, showcasing Kochi's famous dance festival. Stroll through the historic Obiyamachi shopping arcade to Hirome Market, a lively food hall perfect for local flavors. Discover history at Kochi Castle—one of Japan’s few original wooden fortresses—and visit the Okawasuji Samurai Residence, an authentic Edo-period home. Join us to experience the city’s culture and soul at a relaxed, local pace!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Harimaya Bridge Bus Terminal

- We will meet at the central hub of Kochi City. Your guide will provide a brief orientation of the day’s adventure before we set off on foot. Note for Cruise Ship Passengers: A shuttle bus usually operates between Kochi Port (Kochi Shin-ko) and the Harimaya Bridge area for most cruise arrivals. If a shuttle is not provided for your specific ship, please take a taxi (approx. 20 minutes) to the meeting point.

10:10 AM

Kochi Yosakoi Information Museum

Dive into the energy of Kochi’s soul! Learn about the "Yosakoi" festival, a high-energy dance that started here and has spread worldwide. You can see the colorful costumes and even try playing the "Naruko" clappers.

11:00 AM

Harimaya Bridge

Just a short walk from the terminal/Yosakoi museum, we’ll visit this famous red bridge. You’ll hear the poignant 19th-century forbidden love story associated with this landmark—a must-see photo spot for every visitor.

11:10 AM

Obiyamachi Arcade (Local Life Stroll)

We’ll walk through this vibrant, 500-meter-long covered shopping street. It’s the perfect place to see modern local life, browse traditional shops, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

11:30 AM

Okawasuji Samurai Residence

A peaceful, well-preserved former residence of a samurai family from the Edo period. This site offers an intimate look at the traditional architecture and the daily lifestyle of the warrior class in old Kochi.

12:30 PM

Kochi Castle

One of only 12 original wooden castles remaining in Japan. It is uniquely preserved, as both the main tower (Donjon) and the lord's palace still exist today. The castle grounds offer a rare look at authentic Edo-period architecture and a panoramic view of the city.

01:40 PM

Hirome Market

Known as the "Kitchen of Kochi," this bustling indoor market is packed with over 60 food stalls. It is the best place to witness the friendly local culture while tasting regional specialties like Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito).

Ending Point

Harimaya Bridge Bus Terminal

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

English-speaking licensed guide

This is walking tour and private transportation is not included for this tour

Photos by me

What‘s not included

Entrance fees to attractions (Kochi Castle 500yen for each person)

Meals and drinks (lunch is about 10 USD per person)

Personal expenses

Travel insurance (please arrange your own if needed)

Tour Important Information

*This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and stairs—comfortable shoes are recommended.

*Kochi castle(inside)・Okawasuji Samurai Residence(inside) is not wheelchair accessible.

*Please inform me in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

*Entrance fees and meals are not included in the tour price.

*Entrrance fees are approximately $10 per person.

Important message from the supplier

I currently offer several tour options, but I can also create a fully customized itinerary based on your interests. In the photo gallery, you'll find examples of places and experiences I’ve introduced to past guests.


If there’s a specific place you’d like to visit, feel free to reach out.

For cruise ship travelers, most tours are around 6 hours, so I recommend choosing 3 to 4 spots. To make planning easier, I’ve grouped locations into Central (C), Eastern(E), and Western(W) Kochi in the gallery—please use that as a reference.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kochi Tour Guide - Hiroshi M.

Joined 2025

Hiroshi M.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide 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.


Although I’m new to GoWithGuide, I’ve been welcoming international guests for years through my private rental villa in Aki City and as a local guide in Kochi. Working in the travel industry, I know not only the famous landmarks but also the hidden gems of the region.


All the photos you see here were taken by me—I enjoy photography, and if you’d like, I’d be happy to capture some memorable shots for you during the tour.

Reviews

Hiroshi is a miracle worker!!

There is not enough words to describe how amazing of a time my wife and I had with Hiroshi. My wife and I traveled Japan for a total of 20 days from Kochi to Tokyo, but the two days with Hiroshi were the highlight of the entire trip! My wife and I based most of our trip on traveling to areas involving one of our favorite franchises Pokemon. Crazy thing is that Kochi's Ambassador Pokemon happens to be my wife's favorite Pokemon Quagsire; Nuoh in Japanese. I spent 8-10 hours on my own trying to surprise my wife with a special trip seeing all things Nuoh while we were in Kochi. I ran into so many problems until I finally decided to find a guide to help bring us to all the areas, but boy did Hiroshi do SOOOOO much more!! I contacted a few different traveling options, but Hiroshi was the most enthusiastic for the personal trip which left me with such a good feeling. He was so patient and quick responding during the entire process. I had even change plans (which I felt really bad about), but he completely understood and was able to quickly come up with a new plan and more. Hiroshi did so much in the background that I really had nothing to worry about. He made sure we did everything that was available and found activities we knew nothing about. Hiroshi truly knows and LOVES Kochi and that energy brushed off onto us. He even checked out activities ahead of time to make sure things ran smoothly. He put in so much more work than just those two days, and those were already a LONG two days of work for him. We relax with no worries while he stayed making sure we were comfortable. All I had to do was tell Hiroshi that my wife loves Quagsire, shopping, with minimal traveling, while I enjoy nature, and he was able to PERFECTLY blend our enjoyments together. He put in so many surprises that I didn't even know about without making us feel overwhelmed. He pays attention to so many details and truly made our trip an once in a life time experience.

Carmelo G.

Hiroshi M.

Thank you so much for this incredible review. Reading it honestly made my day (and probably my whole month). I’m truly grateful you chose me for such a special Nuoh mission in Kochi and I’m so happy those two days became a highlight of your 20-day Japan trip. For me, just having guests come to Kochi already means a lot so I always want to do everything I can to help them enjoy it, feel relaxed, and think “I want to come back.” Because I was born and raised here, I can quickly adjust and recommend places depending on the day, and the timing and planning that kind of custom trip is something I genuinely love. Also, I would like to say… you and your wife had such a warm, happy vibe the whole time. Being around you both made me feel happy too. I had so much fun guiding you and I even enjoyed all the researching and behind-the-scenes planning. And the Doburoku festival happening on the exact day we visited with Nuoh showing up. That was just perfect! Thank you again. Please give my best to your wife! If you ever come back, I’d love to show you even more of Kochi. And one day, I hope I can visit the US too — I’ll say hello for sure! All the best, Hiroshi

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