This is Kochi Prefecture. Please click on view larger map to see more of Kochi Prefecture and reference its proximity to other locations in this region of Western Japan.
Kochi is a modern City on Japan's 4th largest island, namely Shikoku. Kochi City is on the Pacific Ocean and with it's abundant nature, caves, and also has lots of different crafts to enjoy.
Making traditional Japanese paper always rates highly an an interesting Cultural activity to experience. This decorative craft has many uses, from letter writing to gift wrapping. Invent your own way to use your original handmade paper.
Kochi City is a great addition to any travel itinerary.
Here is a map of the Kochi Port
SHORE EXCURSIONS:
Here is the suggested Itinerary for our Sakaiminato Shore Excursions:
Full-day Private Tour for Kochi, Japan
General start times are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, but adjusted to the ships scheduled times.
Tour company and guide names:
‘Kochi Private Tours’, in conjunction with ‘Tour Nagasaki’;
Dion Clingwall, Shannon Lefebvre and Jon Aleles
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| Kochi is a magnificent Port |
Morning plan before the tour begins:
i) We will arrive at the Kochi Cruise Ship Port between 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
ii) We’ll be waiting for you outside the terminal.
iii) Your Kochi tour includes all transportation, entrance fees, snacks, and drinks, as well as lunch. We
will stock the van(s) with a wide variety of Japanese snacks and drinks. These items are the groups to
enjoy while touring and/or to bring with you as souvenirs at the end of the day. The group will only be
responsible for paying for personal items and souvenirs they buy while visiting the sites.
Tour Itinerary: 8 hour Full Day Tour
1) Pick up between 8:00~8:30 - - Kochi Cruise Ship Port
Click below for more information on the Kochi Port:
2) Drive 30 minutes to the Ryugado Caves for a morning adventure along the ‘sightseeing course’.
Click below for more information on the Ryugado Caves.
3) Drive roughly 60 minutes to Suigei Sake Brewery and the Tasting room and shop – a striking
brewery building in a breathtaking location!
Click below for more information on the Suigei Sake Brewery.
4) Optional – Drive 25 minutes to Traditional Japanese paper making – Tosa-Washi at Qraud resort (an
English explanation) – availability of this experience to be confirmed in January 2024.
Click below for more information on the Tosa Washi attraction.
5) Drive 30 minutes to Kochi Castle – One of the best preserved, original wooden castles in all of
Japan.
Click below for more information on the Kochi Castle.
6) Late Lunch: After Kochi Castle we will walk to Hirome Ichiba Market and indulge in a variety of
Japanese food options – over 40 shops – choices ranging from delicacies to the mysterious!
Click below for more information on the the Hirome Ichiba Market.
6) Optional – if there is time after our visit to Hirome Ichiba Market we will stroll through the Kochi
City walking district before returning to the port.
7) Optional – stop for a coffee, tea, and/or snacks while driving or wandering around Kochi.
8) Drive back to Kochi Cruise Ship Port and arrive at no later than 4:30 pm (we can arrive earlier if the
group would prefer).
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| We are always ready to start the day |
Transportation Arrangements:
i) Toyota Hi-Ace or Nissan Caravan – these are full-sized vans that seat up to 9.
The van is non-smoking and fully insured.
Payment Arrangements:
Option 1 (my preferred option) – Pay the full amount on the day of the tour.
For convenience's sake with mixed groups, as is often the case with shore excursions, you may pay the full amount in cash on the day of the tour. Individuals and couples may pay their portion separately, or
the group can choose to pay together in one lump sum.
If you choose to pay on the day of the tour, the previous day’s exchange rate will determine the final
price.
Option 2 – A 25% non-refundable deposit via PayPal will reserve your tour booking.
Information on where to send the deposit will be sent in a follow-up email.
The remaining 75% of the fee can either:
i) be paid on the day of the tour in Japanese Yen, US Dollars, or Euros, or
ii) as per the deposit, be sent via Paypal by November 11 th , 2024.
Option 3 – Pay the full amount via bank transfer any time prior to the day of the tour.
Bank account information will be sent in a follow-up email.
Inclusive: Your Kochi tour includes the guide fee, all transportation costs, entrance fees, snacks, and
drinks, as well as lunch.
Exclusive: gratuities, personal items and souvenirs
Tipping: In Japan, there is no tipping culture, and it is not expected. If one does give money in Japan
(as a thank you or a gift), it is usually offered in an envelope.
Please check out these photos below:
Gourmet experience are all inclusive.
Higher end Omakase and Kaiseki courses will incur further costs:
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| Sushi |
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| Noodles |
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| Green Tea |
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| Japanese Sake |
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| Sashimi |
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