Kochi

Kochi Full-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Kochi, Japan

Kochi Full Day Private Trip with Nationally Licensed Guide

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of your time in Kochi city with a private day tour. Select three or four highlights that interest you most, from the Kochi Castle and Museum of History to the Yokoyama Memorial Manga Museum and various shopping streets and markets. As this is a private tour you can customize the itinerary to suit you and your party.

Learn more about Kochi than you would touring independently
Avoid the risk of getting lost in a new city by going with a guide
Ideal for travelers with a wide range of interests
Entry fees, public transport, and food cost extra

What's Included

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kochi

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine tour groups or multiple reservations.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please book our Port Pick-Up: Kochi Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour's pick up is on foot. A private vehicle is not included.
This is a walking & public transport tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

9 reviews

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Disappointing but nice man

Nancy_F, May 2024

Mr Lee is a nice man but we were disappointed when we were in an area with lots of retail stores and restaurants, and he couldn’t find a restaurant for us.

Kochi Castle and Mr. Yoshi

mbowen340, Apr 2024

Our tour guide was Yoshi. He met us at the ship terminal on time and off we went. We visited the Kochi Castle and it was beautiful. We did a lot of walking but it was worth it. Mr. Yoshi was very courteous and knowledgeable about Kochi and Japan. We had a great time with him and enjoyed our tour tremendously. Mr. Yoshi was a great tour guide. Thank you Mr. Yoshi!!!!! Michael and Mike.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review, Michael and Mike. I was very pleased that you were so interested in Japan's history. We climbed up the steep steps of the castle and the long stone steps of the temple. I was afraid that you must be tired, but thankfully you said it was worth it. I was very happy to have conversation about Japan and your country with you. Yoshi

Great day seeing the sights of Kochi with Mr Yoshiro!

Cynthia_L, Mar 2024

We had an amazing day in Kochi with our excellent guide, Mr. Yoshiro. Our tour was fast paced, allowing us to see so many wonderful places in Kochi. We loved Kochi Castle and the beautiful Makino Gardens. Lunch was so delicious with the grilled bonito and sake. Mr. Yoshiro was very organized and such a kind man, we really enjoyed his company. Great tour, highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

I haven’t expected to receive such a compliment, as I didn’t even ask for a review because you suddenly went back to the port by bus. Thank you very much. At Harimayabashi Bridge, I was pleased that you enjoyed listening to a folk song I sang out of tune. It will be an unforgettable memory. I always get the encouragement of my customers and I can go to the next guide. Thank you and please come to Japan again. Yoshiro

Great day in Kochi

kznsgxvz2z, Dec 2023

My friends and I had a great time in Kochi, thanks to the assistance of Mr. Yoshiro. He was extremely organized making sure we could visit as many sights as possible with our limited time there. He met us at the port at a scheduled time and then accompanied us back. He was very kind and flexible. He was very informative also about the history and culture.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you very much for your review. I’m very pleased to go around sight-seeing spots in my home town with you. I was so impressed to see your peaceful look at Makino Botanical Garden. You said, “ Staying here sets my mind at ease”, like this. I sometimes learn about the wonder of our nature from overseas tourists. Thank you again. Yoshiro

Kochi Highlights

Arthur_F, Oct 2023

Saw exactly what we wanted with a most pleasant and helpful guide. Much value added. Enjoyable. Responsive. Efficient. Gracious.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you were able to go to all the places you wanted. It was fun to see that you liked the meaning of the storied pagoda. I hope you and your family have wonderful trips together. Best regards. Noriko

Kochi, who knew!

Mirian_C, Oct 2023

Kochi was a city we knew next to nothing about. Kosuke was our guide. He was kind, personable and knowledgeable. He reached out to us several times to discuss excursion, what we wanted to do and crafted a wonderful day for us. He made what looked like a "throwaway port" into one evry memorable and insightful visit which we felt was just as special as some of the more famous Japanese cities we visited to us. Thanks Kosuke for everything! We would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of visiting Koch6. You won't regret it!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for the nicest and prompt review! I really enjoyed talking with both of you during this tour. And I’m very happy that both of you enjoyed eating local foods, such as “Katuo-no-tataki”, grilled bonito, baked eel, “Yakitori” and deer-fried sweet potato outside in the downtown. I’m very happy that you enjoyed taking photos of my town. In the future I want to talk with you about our memories while seeing your wonderful photos of my town. But, I’m sorry that I couldn’t take you to beautiful rivers, mountains and gorges, because the schedule was so tight. Next time you will visit my town with your twin children, I will surely take you to these natural sights and I want you to enjoy joining outdoor sports in the wonderful and refreshing nature. Now I miss both of you, but I will never forget our happy memories. Thanks again! KosukeThank you so much for the nicest and prompt review! I really enjoyed talking with both of you during this tour. And I’m very happy that both of you enjoyed eating local foods, such as “Katuo-no-tataki”, grilled bonito, baked eel, “Yakitori” and deer-fried sweet potato outside in the downtown. I’m very happy that you enjoyed taking photos of my town. In the future I want to talk with you about our memories while seeing your wonderful photos of my town. But, I’m sorry that I couldn’t take you to beautiful rivers, mountains and gorges, because the schedule was so tight. Next time you will visit my town with your twin children, I will surely take you to these natural sights and I want you to enjoy joining outdoor sports in the wonderful and refreshing nature. Now I miss both of you, but I will never forget our happy memories. Thanks again! Kosuke