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Katsurahama Beach Visitor Guide: Top Things to Do & Travel Tips
Plan your trip to Katsurahama Beach with our guide to the Sakamoto Ryoma statue, the local aquarium, and transport tips from Kochi City.
7/6/2026
Kenji Tanaka

Kochi Castle Visitor Guide: 7 Things to Know Before You Go
Plan your trip with our Kochi Castle visitor guide. Covers the 150-step climb, original Edo-period architecture, costs, and the best time to visit Japan's last intact citadel.
7/6/2026
Kenji Tanaka

Kochi Sunday Market Visitor Guide: A 1-Day Sunday Itinerary
Plan your visit with this Kochi Sunday Market visitor guide. Discover 300 years of history, Tosa cutlery, and local food in our 1-day Sunday plan.
7/6/2026
Kenji Tanaka

Things to Do in Kochi Japan: 6 Top Attractions (2026 Guide)
Discover Kochi Japan's top attractions on Shikoku island — Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach, Hirome Market, and more. Tickets, hours, transport tips, and a 2026 itinerary for Tosa's castle city.
7/6/2026
Kenji Tanaka

Best Time to Visit Matsuyama (2026): Season Guide
Find the best time to visit Matsuyama with month-by-month weather, a season comparison table, festival timing, and 2026 packing tips for your trip.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

Botchan Matsuyama Literary Heritage Guide 2026
Discover botchan matsuyama: Natsume Soseki's 1906 novel, the Botchan Ressha steam tram, and Masaoka Shiki's haiku legacy, with practical tips for 2026.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

Day Trips From Matsuyama: 2026 Travel Guide
Plan the best day trips from Matsuyama in 2026, from Shimanami Kaido cycling to Uchiko, Ozu, and a Miyajima ferry crossing across the Inland Sea.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

Dogo Onsen Guide: Bathhouses, Prices, and 2026 Tips
Our dogo onsen guide compares Honkan, Asuka no Yu, and Tsubaki no Yu, with 2026 fares, hours, and etiquette tips for an easier Matsuyama soak today.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

Getting Around Matsuyama: 2026 Transport Guide
Getting around Matsuyama is simple once you know the Iyotetsu tram, buses, the Botchan Ressha, IC cards, and airport transfers for your 2026 trip.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

How to Get to Matsuyama: 2026 Travel Guide
Learn how to get to Matsuyama in 2026 by ferry from Hiroshima, JR train from Okayama, or flight, with routes, costs, times, and booking tips.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

Ishite-ji Temple Travel Guide: Matsuyama, Japan
Visiting Ishite-ji temple in Matsuyama? Get the history behind its name, top highlights, access from Dogo Onsen, and tips for a smooth 2026 visit.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura

12 Best Things to Do in Matsuyama, Japan (2026)
Discover the 12 best things to do in Matsuyama, Japan, from Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle to a historic pilgrimage temple, with 2026 hours and prices.
7/5/2026
Kai Nakamura