Harigi Water Purification Plant and Harigi Sports Park
This park, rich in nature and easily Access from the center of Kochi City, is also popular as a walking course. When the maples change color, the whole area turns yellow with the fallen leaves covering the ground, creating a fantastical landscape.
- Best time to see autumn leaves: late November to early December
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Kochi Makino Botanical Garden
Kochi Makino Botanical Garden is located in Mt. Godai, Kochi City. In the approximately 8-hectare park, you can enjoy more than 3,000 types of plants associated with Dr. Tomitaro Makino, known as the ``father of Japanese plant taxonomy.'' The Makino Botanical Garden exhibits not only the plants that Dr. Makino loved, but also panels and a study that introduce his life and achievements.
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How to enjoy Niyodo Blue
The Niyodo River, which is the pride of Kochi, is said to have the cleanest water in Japan, and is called "Niyodo Blue" for its amazing clarity and mysterious colors. The 124-km-long Niyodo River is dotted with spots where you can enjoy unforgettable views, activities such as SUP and rafting, and river fun with your children.
Kochi Castle
This castle in Kochi City has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 castles. It is also called hawk castle because the color of the tiles and walls resembles the color of hawk feathers. It is one of the 12 remaining castle towers with a castle tower built in the Edo period, as well as Honmaru Palace and Otemon Gate.
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Sunday market
The street market, which has been going on for 300 years, is held on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at various locations in Kochi City. The Sunday market is especially lively. There are approximately 300 stalls lined up along the approximately 1km long Otesuji street that extends east from the Otemon Gate of Kochi Castle. Approximately 70% of these stores are agricultural products stores, including stores selling homemade mochi and country sushi, sweet potato tempura stores, cutlery stores, plant stores, and antique stores.
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Harimaya Bridge
Harimaya bridge which appears in the Yosakoi-bushi song, it is said that the monk Junshin of Chikurin-ji Temple bought a hairpin for Ouma, the daughter of a tinker. This is a road bridge located in the center of Kochi City, and is a girder bridge approximately 20m long. Currently, it is being maintained as Harimaya Bridge, reproducing the sound of a murmuring river. The old Harimaya Bridge has also been restored, and a monument to Junshin and Ouma has also been installed.
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Katsurahama Aquarium
An aquarium that takes advantage of history and is located on the beach of Katsurahama Park in Kochi. It has been popular as a museum since ancient times and is a symbol of Kochi and Katsurahama tourism. Not only can you watch shows with steller sea lions and sea lions, but you can also try feeding doctor fish and penguins.
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Nikobuchi
As you descend the 90 steps, Nikobuchi, known for its fantastic blue color that fascinates many people, spreads out before your eyes. This is a spot you should visit at least once when you come to Niyodo River.
- 40 minutes by car from the hotel
Nagoya Submersible Bridge
In the Niyodo River basin, there are many submerged bridges that were built on the assumption that they would be submerged during floods in order to prevent bridges from being washed away by major floods. It is also famous as a photo spot.
- 15 minutes by car from the hotel