Kochi, the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the Pacific coast of Shikoku, is known for Kochi Castle, one of Japan's 12 castles with an original keep, for seared bonito (katsuo no tataki) and for its links to the samurai Sakamoto Ryoma. More about Kochi →
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73% quieter than a typical day in Kochi. Busiest 10:00 – 18:00, when 1 ship is alongside.
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Kochi day.
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Cruise ships berth at Misato No. 7 Wharf in Kochi New Port (4705 Shinko, Niida), a commercial port on the coast south of Kochi city, with no terminal building. By car, Harimayabashi in the city centre is about 9 km (14-28 minutes), Kochi Station 9 km (14-26 minutes), Kochi Castle 10 km (16-35 minutes) and Katsurahama Beach 6 km (10-14 minutes). There are no buses or trains at the pier: taxis wait on call days (booking ahead is advised), and some cruise lines run a paid shuttle to the Harimayabashi bus terminal.
9 km · 14–28 min by car
Harimayabashi, the city centre near Hirome Market and Obiyamachi, is 9 km (14-28 minutes) from the wharf by car. There is no public transport; use a taxi or a cruise-line shuttle.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
No buses or trains serve the wharf. Taxi fares are metered and not published. Distances and times are approximate.
1 terminal
Cruise berth at Kochi New Port (berths 7-1 to 7-4; 7-2 is 240 m long, 12 m deep). No terminal building or boarding bridge; restrooms and vending machines. Welcome ceremony, tourist information and local-goods stalls on arrival, with a yosakoi dance send-off. Taxis wait on call days.
Prices are approximate. Coffee is drip coffee at chain cafes; lunch is at Hirome Market and Harimayacho venues, and dinner at Obiyamachi and Harimayacho restaurants.
Covered food hall in the city centre with stalls serving seared bonito (katsuo no tataki) and local dishes.
Covered shopping street next to Hirome Market with izakaya and seafood restaurants.
Area around the Harimaya Bridge and bus terminal with ramen shops and seafood restaurants.
Kochi, the capital of Kochi Prefecture on the Pacific coast of Shikoku, is known for Kochi Castle, one of Japan's 12 castles with an original keep, for seared bonito (katsuo no tataki) and for its links to the samurai Sakamoto Ryoma. Ships dock at Misato No. 7 Wharf in Kochi New Port, a commercial port south of the city, about 10 km from the castle and 6 km from Katsurahama Beach; there is no terminal building. There is no public transport at the pier, so passengers use taxis or cruise-line shuttles.
One of 12 castles in Japan with an original keep, and the only one keeping its original lord's residence; adults JPY 500, under 18 free.
Lively food hall for seared bonito and local sake, beside the Obiyamachi arcade; free entry.
Curving beach and Cape Ryuzu with the Sakamoto Ryoma statue overlooking the Pacific; free. A sightseeing bus day ticket from Kochi Station costs JPY 1,500.
Museum on the Katsurahama headland about the Edo-era samurai Sakamoto Ryoma; adults JPY 500, high-school age and under free.