Kochi Prefecture Prefecture
A wild Pacific paradise celebrated for crystal-clear rivers, surf beaches, and the spirited Yosakoi dance festival.
Latitude: 33.5597
Longitude: 133.5311
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Subheading: A wild Pacific paradise celebrated for crystal-clear rivers, surf beaches, and the spirited Yosakoi dance festival.
Capital / Main Hub: 33.5597
Nearest Airport: KCZ (Kochi Ryoma)
Access from Tokyo: Flight (1h 20m) or Shinkansen to Okayama + Nanpu Express
Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days
Top 3 Attractions: Kochi Castle | Katsurahama Beach | Shimanto River
Signature Dish: Katsuo no Tataki (Seared Bonito)
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Attraction Names:
- Kochi
Did You Know?:
- The Shimanto River is celebrated as Japan's last clear-flowing river, completely free of large dams
- Bonito is seared over roaring rice-straw fires right in front of diners
- Home of visionary samurai reformer Sakamoto Ryoma