4 Best Kochi Festivals and Events to Plan Around in 2026-2027
A practical guide to Kochi festivals in Japan: Yosakoi Matsuri dates and ticket prices, plus three more Shikoku events worth building a trip around.
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Kochi faces the Pacific on Shikoku's wild southern coast — an original castle keep, the boisterous Hirome Market where locals eat seared katsuo no tataki at shared tables, a 300-year-old Sunday street market, and Sakamoto Ryoma's statue gazing from Katsurahama beach. These guides cover Kochi's castle, markets, and the clear-flowing Shimanto River.
Kochi Events Calendar: Month-by-Month Festival Guide (Japan)
Plan your Shikoku trip with this Kochi events calendar: Yosakoi Matsuri in August, the 300-year-old Sunday Market, and Kochi Castle's seasonal illuminations.
Yosakoi Matsuri Kochi: Festival Dates, Tickets & 2027 Plan
Plan the Yosakoi Festival in Kochi: August 9-12 dates, 16 venues, ticket prices, fireworks, and how to join the dance as a visitor.
Kochi Sawachi Cuisine Guide: What to Order & Where to Eat
Kochi sawachi cuisine guide: what's on the platter, typical costs, reservation timing, and where to eat it, from Tsukasa to Hirome Market.
Kochi Yuzu and Tosa Sake: A Traveler's Guide to Tanrei Karakuchi and Yuzushu
Plan a Kochi yuzu and Tosa sake trip for 2026: dry Tanrei Karakuchi styles, Keigetsu yuzushu, brewery tours at Suigei Tosa-gura and Tsukasabotan, and local pairing tips.
Kochi Katsuo no Tataki: Where to Eat and How to Sear Your Own Bonito
A 2026 guide to Kochi katsuo no tataki: the salt-and-garlic way to eat it, top restaurants, and where to sear your own bonito over straw fire.
Best Time To Visit Kochi, Japan: 2026 Guide
Discover the best time to visit Kochi, Japan — from cherry blossoms and Yosakoi Festival to autumn foliage — with 2026 seasonal tips and packing advice.
Day Trips From Kochi Travel Guide
Plan the best day trips from Kochi, Japan: explore the Shimanto River, Niyodo Blue gorge, Cape Muroto, and Ryugado Cave with transport tips for 2026.
Getting Around Kochi Travel Guide
Discover how getting around Kochi works in 2026: tram day passes, MY-YU sightseeing bus, airport links, and the best transport for every budget.
Godaisan Chikurinji Travel Guide
Plan your godaisan chikurinji visit with temple highlights, Makino Botanical Garden tips, opening hours, admission fees, and how to get there by MY-YU bus.
Hirome Market Kochi Travel Guide
Plan your visit to Hirome Market Kochi: top food stalls, katsuo no tataki tips, opening hours, seating tricks, and nearby sights for a great trip.
Katsurahama Beach Travel Guide
Discover Katsurahama Beach in Kochi: the Sakamoto Ryoma statue, scenic pine-fringed coast, aquarium visits, and how to get there by bus from Kochi Station.