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Kochi

Kochi · Japan · View on map

The prefectural capital of Kochi on Shikoku, with a port facing the Pacific. Known for its connection to Ryoma Sakamoto, it combines castle-town charm, abundant seafood, and the open character of Tosa. The port is a gateway to central Kochi and Katsurahama.

From port to town

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Kochi · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 320,000
Population
A warm, humid climate. Summers are hot and humid, and Kochi is one of Japan's rainiest areas. Winters are relatively mild.
Climate
Japanese
Language
Japanese yen (JPY)
Currency
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November). The rainy season and the summer typhoon season are best avoided.
Best time to visit
Local food
Katsuo tatakisawachi cuisinemoray eel dishesand Tosa local sake
Sights
Kochi CastleKatsurahama Beach and Sakamoto Ryoma statueHirome MarketSunday Market
Monthly average high / low temperatures
12°
2°Jan
13°
3°Feb
16°
6°Mar
21°
11°Apr
25°
16°May
27°
20°Jun
31°
24°Jul
32°
25°Aug
30°
21°Sep
25°
16°Oct
20°
10°Nov
14°
4°Dec

Unit: °C · Adapted from Japan Meteorological Agency climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: Kochi · about 7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)97 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water, coffee, beer and a Big Mac cost about the same.

¥108
Water 370 ml
¥485
Coffee
¥730
Inexpensive meal
¥650
Local beer
¥500
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Osaka (about 213 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 9.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Wikipedia article (Japanese)” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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