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Kochi Private Tour - Traditional Papermaking
Traditional Papermaking
Kochi Private Tour - Traditional Papermaking
Traditional Papermaking
Kochi Private Tour - Traditional Papermaking
Traditional Papermaking
Kochi Private Tour - Traditional Papermaking
Traditional Papermaking
Kochi Private Tour - Traditional Papermaking
Traditional Papermaking
Kochi Private Tour - Ino Papercraft Museum
Ino Papercraft Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Ino Papercraft Museum
Ino Papercraft Museum
Kochi Private Tour - Nagoya Chinka Bridge
Nagoya Chinka Bridge
Kochi Private Tour - Niyodo Blue River
Niyodo Blue River
Kochi Private Tour - Niyodo Blue River
Niyodo Blue River
Kochi Private Tour - Toyota Alfard
Toyota Alfard
Kochi Private Tour - Handmade Experience
Handmade Experience

Traditional Papermaking Experience & Riverside Tour with Licensed Guide and 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

Discover the 1,000-year legacy of Tosa Washi and the crystal-clear Niyodo River. This 6-hour private journey is ideal for those seeking authentic craftsmanship. Create your own paper at the Ino Museum and visit the iconic Nagoya Chinka Bridge to see the stunning "Niyodo Blue" water. Travel comfortably in a Premium Minivan with a local expert. I provide vehicle support to ensure an efficient, personalized trip from the port. Experience Kochi’s heritage!

Itinerary

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

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kochi New Port (Alternatively: Airport, Kochi Station, or Any Hotel in Kochi City)

- Kochi New Port, (Alternatively: Airport, Kochi Station, or Any Hotel in Kochi City) - I offer a convenient door-to-door meet-up service using a luxury Toyota Alphard. I can meet you at any of the following locations: Kochi New Port (Cruise Ship Terminal) Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) JR Kochi Train Station Any hotel or accommodation within Kochi City Please inform me of your preferred meet-up location and time in advance. I will be there to welcome you and start our Kochi adventure in comfort.

08:40 AM

Ino Town Paper Museum

Immerse yourself in the world of Tosa Washi. See master craftsmen at work and explore the intricate history of one of Japan’s finest papers.

09:40 AM

Traditional Papermaking Workshop

The highlight of the tour: Make your own Tosa Washi paper using traditional techniques. A unique and lightweight souvenir to take home.

10:40 AM

Nagoya Chinka Bridge & Niyodo Blue Scenic Drive

Experience the stunning emerald-blue water of the Niyodo River. Walk across the famous "submersible bridge" and enjoy the serene rural landscape.

12:00 PM

Local Lunch

Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant along the route, selected based on the day’s itinerary and your preferences.

This is an opportunity to experience everyday regional food enjoyed by locals, using seasonal ingredients from the surrounding mountains and coast.


Lunch is not included in the tour price, allowing flexibility based on individual tastes.

Ending Point

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

Want to personalize this tour?

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


Private transport by Toyota Alphard (Premium Minivan)

Spacious, clean, and climate-controlled.


Door-to-door meet-up and drop-off

Kochi New Port (Cruise Terminal), Airport, or your Hotel.


All vehicle-related expenses

Gasoline, expressway tolls, and parking fees.

What‘s not included

Admission to Ino Town Paper Museum: 500 JPY per person.


Papermaking Experience Fee: Approx. 400–800 JPY per person (depending on the program).


Meals and beverages: Approx. 1,500–2,500 JPY for a local riverside lunch.


Personal expenses: Souvenirs and other individual costs.


Travel insurance: Please ensure you have your own coverage for the tour.

Tour Important Information

//Tour Notes & Information//

Papermaking Workshop: Advance reservation is required. Please confirm at the time of booking.


What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the bridge visit.


Expenses: Admission (500 JPY), Workshop (400–800 JPY), and Meals are not included.


Vehicle Support: For your comfort and efficiency, I provide a Premium Toyota Alphard as a courtesy support. It is the most reliable way to visit the river area within 6 hours.


//Important Note regarding Transportation//

My primary service is providing high-quality guiding as a licensed guide. For your comfort and to ensure an efficient journey, I provide my private vehicle as a courtesy support. This is not a taxi service. The price difference from a "Walking Tour" covers actual vehicle expenses like fuel, tolls, and parking.

Important notes on availability:


On Mondays: The Ino Town Paper Museum is closed. Instead, we will visit the Tosa Washi Village "Qraud" for our papermaking experience and riverside lunch.


On Wednesdays: Tosa Washi Village "Qraud" is closed. We will focus our visit on the Ino Town Paper Museum and I will arrange an alternative local restaurant for lunch.


Start Time: I can adjust the start time to match your cruise ship’s arrival at Kochi New Port. Please let me know your ship's schedule when booking.

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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