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Experience canoeing down the Shimanto River

You can spend your holiday surrounded by the wonders of nature. There are several canoeing schools, canoe rental places and camping grounds scattered along the middle and down the lower reaches of the river. Canoeing is also popular for school trips.

The gclearh Shimanto River (Nakamura City - Tsuno cho)

The “clear” Shimanto River (Nakamura City - Tsuno cho)

The headwaters of the Shimanto River start in Miyama and it winds 196 kilometers down into Tosa Bay. Throughout Japan it is affectionately called “the clear river”. The Chinkabashi bridge is famous for its special design. It has no railings, and sinks with the water level to prevent it being washed away when the river floods.

Whale Watching (departs from various fishing ports)

How about joining a whale watching tour with an experienced captain? You can watch whales and dolphins in Tosa Bay where the warm Black Current provides them with plenty of food. The tours depart from Muroto City, Kochi City (Katsurahama coast), Tosa City, Susaki City, Ogata cho and Tosa-Shimizu. The whale watching season is closed in Winter, except in Muroto where they can be seen all year round.

Long-Tailed Rooster center (Nankoku City)

The Onagadori is a rare bird that has been adopted as a natural treasure and bred in the Onagadori Centre. The tail of the male bird can grow over ten meters long. Onagadori have been bred in Kochi since the Edo era. to improve the species.

Rafting in the Yoshino River (Otoyo cho)

The Yoshino River, which is called “Shikoku Saburo”, runs from Kochi to Tokushima. Rafting from the upper reaches of the river with a guide is very popular. Enjoying the exciting experience of mountain climbing and camping are other ways of spending time among high mountains such as Mt.Kajigamori.

Make your own pottery
(Aki City)

Would you like to make your own pottery in the Uchiharano Pottery Centre, one of the best pottery centers in Kochi. The center runs courses for children up to adults all around the year. After enjoying your pottery, get on a bicycle to explore the tranquil country side to see Noradokei and other historical houses.

Be a part of Yosakoi-Matsuri!

Yosakoi-Matsuri is a vibrant dance parade coloured by the sound of Naruko clappers and a cheering crowd adding to the excitement of the music. His held an aually from August 9th to the 12th every year. Each participating team practices hard in order to perform a creative show. There is even a team for visitors to take pastin.

Inquiries to : Kochi Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Yosakoi-Matsuri Promotion Committee”
Ph:088-875-1777

Model Activities

Satisfy your sporting and cultural interests

Whale Watching Tour

Katsurahama coast (Kochi city). From the end of April to the end of September (bookings essential)
Admission: aged 13 and above 5,500 yen. Departs twice a day at 8:30 and 13:00 from the Urado fishing port.
Inquiries to: Kochi City Fishery Co-operative Association Weekdays: fishing port
Weekdays: fishing port Ph.088-842-285
Weekends/holidays: Sakamoto Tel.088-848-0639
Access: 25 minutes by car from Kochi City, 30 minutes by bus to Katsurahama

Usa Fishery Co-operative Association (Tosa City) End of April to September. Depart from the Usa fishing port at 8:00, 10:00 & 13:00 daily.
Admission: Aged 13 and above 5,000 yen
Inquiries to: Usa Fishery Co-operative Association
Tel. 088-856-1133
Access: 40 minutes by car (via Niyodogawa -Ohashi)
50 minutes from Kochi City by the bus to Usa

Rafting on the Yoshino River

Forest and Water Shikoku: open daily from 19 April to 20 November (bookings essential)
One-day course (Koboke): weekdays 12,000 yen, weekends and August 14,000 yen
Half-day course (Oboke): weekdays 7,000 yen, weekends and August 7,500 yen
Inquiries to: Forest and Water Yoshinogawa Base 6-1 Nagafuchi Ootoyo-cho, Nagaoka gun
Tel. 0887-75-0920
Access: 5 minutes by car from JR Oboke station, 20 minutes by car from the Otoyo interchange.

Mont Bell Outdoor Challenge (M.O.C.)
“Oboke” course (half-day):open all season. 8,800 yen per person (including guide fee insurance, equipment rental and tax)
“Koboke” course (full-day): open daily from 1st March to 30 November 17,000 yen per person (including guide fee, insurance, equipment rental fee and tax)
Inquiries to: M.O.C. Motoyama, 521-1, Motoyama, Motoyama-cho, Nagaoka -gun
free call 0120-936-007 (except for mobile phones)
0887-70-2334 for mobile phones
Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Tosaiwahara Station 20 minutes by car fro the Otoyo interchange.

Oceanic Bonito Preparation (Warayaki tataki)

Seared “KATUO” Fish Making Experience “Warayaki tataki”

Koroshio honjinApril to October (booking essential).
Beginners’ course (anll and pack a block of bonito). 500 yen per person plus the cost of the fish.
Intermediate course(preparation of a whole fish) 1,000 yen per person plus the cost of the fish.
Inquiries to: 8009-11 Kure, Nakatosa cho, Takaoka gun.
Tel. 0889-52-3500 (closed 4th Thursday)
Access: 50 minutes by car from Kochi City via the Susaki Higashi interchange 5 minutes by car from JR Tosakure Station

Koroshioichiban Yakata (Saga cho) March to November (bookings essential)
Course of Tataki recipe: 3,150 yen per person (from five to 230 people)
Inquiries to: 374-9 Aza Kaiunji, Saga, Saga-cho, Hata-gun.
Tel. 0880-55-3680
Access: 1 hour and a half by car from Kochi city via the Susaki Higashi interchange
10 minutes by car from Tosasaga Station by JR Dosansen and Tosa Kuroshio railway.

Making Soba (buckwheat noodles)

Hokushin House
Soba making course: lesson and tasting - one set for 5 people: 2,500 yen (includes lesson fee)
Inquiries to: 605-1 Hinoji, Kubokawa-cho, Takaoka-gun
Tel. 0880-23-0615 (closed 3rd Thursday of the month, unless its a holiday)
Access: 1 hour by car from Suzaki Higashi Interchange
1 hour and a half by car from Kochi City.

Canoeing the Shimanto River

Shimanto River Station canoe pavillion (Nishitosa-mura). All seasons (bookings essential)
One day touring course 6,825 yen
Inquiries to: 1111-11, Mochii, Nishitosa-mura, Hata-gun
Tel. 0880-52-2121 (open all season)
Access: 2 and a half hours by car from Kochi city via the Susaki-Higashi interchange 2 minutes by car from JR Ekawasaki station

Ryugado Cave Exploration Tour

This tour explores Ryugado Cave, one of the three biggest stalactite carves in Japan.
Adventure course: high school age and above1,500 yen. Duration: one and half hours
Admission: Adults and high school age 1,000 yen
Inquiries to: Tosayamada-cho, Kamigun
Tel. 0887-53-2144 (open all year)
Access: 30 minutes by bus from JR Tosayamada Station 1 hour by car from Kochi City

Melon and Watermelon Feast

Nishijima fruit farm (Nankoku city)/ strawberry picking
Adult: 1,300 yen Child: 500 yen. As much as you can eat!
Inquiries to: 600 Nishijima, Nankoku-shi
Tel. 0120-244-017 (open all season)
Access: 5 minutes by car from the Nankoku interchange. 5 minutes by car from JR Gomen Station 20 minutes by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport.

Hand Made Paper

Inocho Paper museum (Inocho) open all season
Japanese paper making course: 420 yen (2 picture cards or 8 postcards)
Admission: adult 520 yen
Inquiries to: 110-1 Saiwai-cho Ino-cho, Agawa-gun
Tel. 088-893-0886 (closed Monday or the next day when Monday is a holiday)
Access: 30 minutes by car from Kochi City, 15 minutes by car from the Ino interchange, 5 minutes on foot from the Ino terminal by train. 1 minute by car from JR Ino Station.

Feeding a Sea Turtle

Katsurahama Aquarium
Experience feeding big fish and sea turtles: 100 yen
You can touch small sea creatures in the “touching pool”.
Admission: Adults: 1100 yen. High school students: 600 yen
Inquiries to: Katsurahama Park, Kochi City
Tel. 088-841-2437
Access: 25 minutes by car from Kochi City centre 30 minutes by the bus to Katsurahama