Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle
1/9
Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle
Next available dates
Sun
4 Jan
Sun
11 Jan
Sun
18 Jan
Bestseller
Experience the energy of Kochi: Sunday Market Tour includes Kochi Castle
Free cancellation
Manual confirmation
Pickup included
From
NZD 384
Highlights
Get a true taste of Kochi on this 5-hour walking tour featuring the city’s famous Sunday Market and nearby highlights. Explore vibrant local stalls, sample regional specialties, and visit key cultural spots with a knowledgeable local guide. Perfect for those wanting to dive into Kochi’s lively market scene and rich heritage.
・Browse over 400 stands at Kochi’s historic Sunday Market offering fresh produce, local foods, and crafts
・Savor regional delicacies at Hirome Market and visit the iconic Kochi Castle for panoramic city views
・Stroll through Obiyamachi shopping street and discover the colorful Yosakoi Festival culture at the information center
Itinerary
Sunday Market
1 hours 40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn this tour, we will first visit the "Sunday Market" held in Kochi City every Sunday for over 300 years. There are about 420 stands, mainly supplied by country farmhouses and other local ventures, extending approximately 1,300m east from Kochi Castle and along the border of it. In addition to fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood unique to the local area, local gourmet items such as country style sushi, potato tempura and ice cream are available to eat while walking. There are also antiques, pottery and cutlery from Kochi prefecture, as well as a large souvenir selection.Hirome Ichiba
30 minsAdmission Ticket Free"Hirome Market" is a large hall with food stalls from around 40 various restaurants, plus souvenir shops and other shops. Perhaps you will enjoy some of the famous “Katsuo no Tataki,” which is seared bonito fish. It is recommended that you put salt and sliced garlic on it before tasting. Do enjoy the local foods unique to Kochi. Just adjacent lies “W/O STAND KOCHI”, which is a hot new coffee spot with a unique façade. Feel free to stop by for a cup of coffee.Kochi Castle
1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedKochi Castle, also known as "the best castle on the Nankaido (road)," is a symbol of Kochi City. Currently, there are only 12 castles from the pre-Edo period in Japan, but Kochi Castle is one of the most precious castles. The current main tower was rebuilt in August 1747. The greatest feature of Kochi Castle is that the cohesive entirety of the main building group, with the Tenshu, Goten, and Corridor Bridge, all being completely present along with the stone wall and so on. The gazebo on the top floor of the castle tower overlooks Kochi city.Obiyamachi Ichibangai
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter enjoying Kochi Castle, take a walk around Obiyamachi Old Town Shopping Street, Kochi's largest shopping street. The entire shopping street is covered, so there is no worry about getting wet, even on rainy days. There are restaurants, shops with interesting and daily goods, and there is also a large department store, so you can use this area as a souvenir spot or a break spot. Feel free to ask questions of the guide if you find something you are interested in or looking for.Kochi Yosakoi Information Community Square
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt the end of the tour, we will visit the "Kochi Yosakoi Information Center". The “Kochi Yosakoi Information Center” is a facility that introduces one of the three major festivals in Shikoku (the “Yosakoi” festival), one that began in 1954. You can experience the pop culture and other symbols of each generation and the costumes of the gorgeous dancers while learning about the history of the festival. You can try on costumes, which is a good time to take a picture of your Kochi visit.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pick up & drop off
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
English guide
NOT INCLUDED
Taxi / Private Car or Bus (Available for an extra fee)
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Otesuji, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan 780-0842
Provider
Trip Designer Inc.
Best price guaranteed
From
NZD 384
or use 28,189 KrisFlyer miles
Why Pelago?
- Trusted by millions of travellers
- Best price guarantee promise
- Choose from 200,000+ activities
- Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
- A Singapore Airlines company
Get 10% off on the app with promo code APP10
Scan to download