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Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Manga BASE
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Manga Museum
Manga Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour - Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku
Kochi Private Tour -

Manga Kingdom Kochi's Anime Culture Tour with Licensed Local Guide & Premium Minivan

Car Tour (driving guide)
Kochi Tour Guide - Hiroshi M.

Joined 2025

Hiroshi M.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Kochi
English
6 hours
Private tour (only you and Hiroshi M.)
Up to 6 people

Explore Kochi’s deep connection to manga and anime culture. This tour traces the evolution of Japanese manga from its early roots to modern pop culture. Visit the Yokoyama Ryuichi Manga Museum and Kochi Manga BASE to explore manga’s origins and its living culture today, then continue to Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku, where characters are transformed into world-class figures. If time allows, an optional visit to the Anpanman Museum, one of the most famous anime in Japan, is also possible.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Kochi New Port (Cruise Ship Terminal)

- I provide a door-to-door meet-up service using a luxury Toyota Alphard. Please inform me of your preferred meeting location and time in advance. Options --> Kochi New Port (Cruise Ship Terminal), Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ), JR Kochi Station, or any hotel or accommodation within Kochi City.

09:00 AM

Yokoyama Ryuichi Manga Museum

Visit a museum dedicated to Yokoyama Ryuichi, one of the earliest professional manga artists in Japan.

Learn how manga began as a form of daily entertainment and social commentary long before modern anime existed.

10:30 AM

Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku

Explore Kaiyodo’s flagship facility, where characters from manga, anime, games, and movies are crafted into highly detailed figures admired worldwide.

This visit highlights the craftsmanship behind Japan’s global pop culture.

12:00 PM

Local Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant selected according to the day’s route and your preferences.

Lunch is not included in the tour price.

01:00 PM

Kochi Manga BASE

Visit Kochi Manga BASE, a modern cultural space introducing manga artists connected to Kochi and current trends in Japanese manga culture.

This stop connects historical roots with manga as a living, evolving art form.

Ending Point

Kochi New Port, Airport, Kochi Station, or Any Hotel in Kochi City

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Local English-speaking licensed guide service

(Regional license holder)

Door-to-door escort by Toyota Alphard

Hotel meet-up and drop-off (within Kochi city area)

All vehicle-related expenses (fuel, toll, parking fees)

Complimentary photos taken by your guide and shared after the tour

What‘s not included

Meals and beverages

Personal expenses

Personal travel insurance

Tour Important Information

Physical Requirements: Light to moderate walking is involved.


Accessibility: Some facilities may have stairs or limited elevator access.


Dietary Needs: Please inform me in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.


Optional Stop: The Anpanman Museum visit depends on time availability and guest interest.


Important Note Regarding Transportation


My primary service is providing guiding as a licensed guide.

For efficiency and comfort, my private vehicle is provided as a courtesy support and is not a commercial transportation service.

>>Yokoyama Ryuichi Manga Museum

Closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday).


??Kochi Manga BASE

Open daily from 13:00 to 17:00.

The itinerary is arranged to visit this location in the afternoon.


>>Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku

Closed on Tuesdays (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday).

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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