Top Kochi Prefecture Outdoor Activities

Experience Niyodo River in SUP. Join one of our guides on a trip down Japans finest water quality river, the Niyodo river, on a SUP tour. On the tour you will learn the techniques for River SUP which differs from ocean or lake techniques.If you look around you will see the magnificent mountains and scenery, and on a sunny day the famous Niyodo Blue can be witnessed! Beginner friendly with professional instruction. Beginners will be taught the foundation skills so you can enjoy your time on the river! Instruction will take place in gentle parts of the river where you can master the basic movements, even first timers can enjoy SUP! Enjoy the feel of the wind over your body and enjoy experiencing nature how you want! Located just 30 minutes from Kochi by car! “ENJOY NOW”

This is a simple physical activity which may help you free your mind by hiking around the village and surrounding forests. You will experience rural Japanese countryside landscapes and may meet local people on the walk. A real monk will guide you and share some stories from local history, of Shugendo and Buddhism, and perhaps even help you attain enlightenment yourself. The activity offers a chance to escape from your regular life and an opportunity for self reflection. A Japanese style vegan lunch box is included! Attention; -As the monk is still in active service, your booking may not be accepted due to work as the monk. Please wait for confirmation from us. -If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you at least 2 days before the tour. -Cancellations from guest side, please notify at least two days in advance; after 2 days, we may charge you cost of packed lunch. 24 hrs in advance, a full cancellation fee will be charged.

Well known today as a ninja, Mohei was a real person who lived in the old village Kusaka-mura, which is the centre of the modern village of Hidaka-mura. According to the legend, he was a poor peasant who fell in love with the daughter of a rich landowner. The affair was doomed, and while he was walking about desperately looking for a place to die, Mohei came upon the cave called Sarudado, where a fantastic creature called a tengu was pursuing an ascetic lifestyle. Mohei became its disciple. So diligent was he that he learned everything his mentor taught and travelled to the town surrounding Kochi castle, where he did such things as giving rice to the poor. This activity is in the footsteps of the Ninja Mohei. You will wear a Ninja costume and try training in the cave! To reach the cave, you will ride a bicycle and enjoy the Japanese countryside landscape. After the caving, you will relax with a coffee, local black tea and some sweets or fruits.