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AUG 24 2022

Kochi's latest model itinerary. Enjoy the gourmet food and nature around Ashizuri, Shimanto, and Kochi City in a 3-day, 2-night trip

A three-day, two-night trip around the Ashizuri-Shimanto area, dotted with some of the prefecture's most scenic spots, and the area around Kochi City, which is still full of the charm of its history and culture. We will introduce a golden course that is recommended for first-time visitors to Kochi, where you can enjoy scenic spots such as Cape Ashizuri, the clear streams of Shimanto, spots where you can feel the atmosphere of the end of the Edo period such as Kochi Castle and Sagawa Town Aoyama Bunko, and Kochi gourmet food such as the specialty bonito dishes.

Day 2: Enjoy the clear waters and historic streets of Shimanto

On the second day, we will explore the pristine scenery of the Shimanto River, known as "Japan's last clear river," and trace the atmosphere of good old Tosa. You will be sure to be satisfied with your heart and stomach by the unique food culture and the beauty of the valley created by nature. Immerse yourself in a moment away from your daily life while thinking about history and unraveling the culture.

9:00 Take photos of the iconic Shimanto River scenery at Sada Submerged Bridge

After enjoying the coastline on the first day, we'll drive along the river on the second day. We'll head to the sunken bridge over the Shimanto River. A sunken bridge is a bridge designed to be submerged in the water without a railing so that it won't be washed away when the water level rises. The Shimanto River is said to be the last clear river, and even today there are 48 sunken bridges over it, including its tributaries. All of these are known as representative views of the Shimanto River, and the one at the very bottom is the Sada Sunken Bridge.

画像: 9:00 四万十川の代表的な風景、「佐田沈下橋」で写真撮影

If you want to capture the simple bridge stretching in a straight line against the deep mountain range in your camera, we recommend taking the photo from the riverbank. It's also a popular tourist spot, so you can relax by visiting early in the morning when there are fewer people around.

Sada Submerged Bridge

addressSada, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
phone0880-34-1783 (Shimanto City Hall, Mayor's Office, Tourism and Commerce Division, Tourism Section)
access15 minutes by taxi upstream from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway
webhttps://www.city.shimanto.lg.jp/soshiki/13/1454.html
Travel timeApproximately 30 minutes

About 1 hour 30 minutes by car

11:30 - Eat Takachi's famous bonito dishes at the Kurei Taishocho Market

画像1: 11:30 「久礼大正町市場」で高知名物カツオ料理を食べ歩き

For lunch, we enjoyed some bonito dishes, a specialty of Kochi. Kure, Nakatosa-cho, is known as the town of bonito in Kochi. In the center of the town is the "Kurei Taisho-cho Market," which is lined with delicious seafood, greengrocers, dried fish, and other delicacies, and is popular as the locals' kitchen.

画像2: 11:30 「久礼大正町市場」で高知名物カツオ料理を食べ歩き

The market is located close to the fishing port where bonito is landed, so the bonito is very fresh. You can enjoy bonito in a variety of ways, such as sashimi bowls topped with plenty of freshly caught bonito, seared bonito grilled over straw, and skewers of harambo, a rare cut of bonito that can only be obtained in small quantities from a single bonito. You can enjoy the best bonito dishes in Kochi.

画像3: 11:30 「久礼大正町市場」で高知名物カツオ料理を食べ歩き

Kurei Taishomachi Market

address6372-1 Kure, Nakatosa-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
phone0889-59-1369 *Office hours: 9:00-17:00 (excluding Wednesdays and Saturdays)
business hours10:00-15:00 *Varies by store
holidayVaries by store * Most stores are closed on Wednesdays
access5 minutes by car from Nakatosa IC on the Kochi Expressway
webhttps://久礼大正町市場.com
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

Approximately 45 minutes by car

13:30 - Stroll through the historic streets of the Sagawa Municipal Aoyama Bunko Library

After enjoying the gourmet food, take a stroll around Sagawa-cho, where the townscape still retains its charm. The Sagawa Town Aoyama Bunko is a museum that displays materials related to the Meiji Restoration by Ryoma Sakamoto, Shintaro Nakaoka, Zuizan Takechi, and others, as well as materials from the Fukao family, the chief retainer of the Tosa clan, who were the lords of Sagawa during the Edo period.

画像: 13:30 「佐川町立青山文庫」と歴史ある町並みを散歩

Fans of the end of the Edo period can see some irresistible treasures, including a collection of calligraphy and paintings by patriots collected by Mitsuaki Tanaka, a former Minister of the Imperial Household who was a living witness to the Meiji Restoration and was born in Sakawa Town.

The Sagawa-cho Kamimachi district around the museum was the castle town of the Fukao family, the chief retainer of the Tosa clan during the Edo period. The townscape, consisting of traditional merchant houses and sake breweries, has been beautifully preserved to this day. Enjoy a stroll through the town while thinking about what life was like back then.

Sagawa Town Aoyama Library

address1453-1, Sakawa-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
phone0889-22-0348 (Sagawa Town Aoyama Library)
0889-20-9500 (Sakawa Tourism Association)
business hours9:00~17:00
*Last admission time is 16:30
holidayMondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), December 29th to January 3rd
FeeAdults 400 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 200 yen, Elementary School Students 100 yen
accessApproximately 30 minutes by car from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway
Get off at JR Sagawa Station, then walk for about 6 minutes
webhttps://seizanbunko.com/
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

40 minutes by car

15:30 Take a stroll through the scenic Nakatsu Valley, which is also designated as a prefectural natural park

Image 1: 15:30 Take a stroll through the scenic Nakatsu Valley, which is also designated as a prefectural natural park.

Nakatsu Valley boasts an unparalleled beauty of a gorge. The landscape, created over a long period of time by the rain that falls on Mt. Nakatsu Myojin, is like a natural sculpture. A promenade has been constructed that weaves through the magnificent water forest, allowing you to stroll through the valley feeling as if you are part of the magnificent scenery.

Image 2: 15:30 Take a stroll through the scenic Nakatsu Valley, which is also designated as a prefectural natural park.

Nakatsu Valley is home to many natural masterpieces, such as Uryu Falls, Momiji Falls, Ryugu Pond, and Stone Pillars. Soak up the negative ions and experience everything floating in the water forest with all your senses.

Nakatsu Valley

addressNananogawa, Niyodogawa-cho, Agawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture
phone0889-35-1083 (Niyodogawa Town Industrial and Construction Division)
accessApproximately 1 hour by car from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway
Travel timeApproximately 1 hour

Approximately 1 minute by car

17:00 Stay overnight at "Nakatsu Valley Yunomori," a hot spring inn convenient for exploring the Nakatsu Valley

Photo: 17:00 Stay overnight at the hot spring inn "Nakatsu Valley Yunomori," convenient for exploring the Nakatsu Valley

The lodging for the second night is Nakatsu Valley Yunomori, located at the entrance to the Nakatsu Valley, along a steep river. This lodging is perfectly located for those who want to soak in the afterglow of the Nakatsu Valley. It features an open-air bath with the scent of wood and an indoor bath with a spectacular view of the valley, allowing you to relax your tired body to the core.

The guest rooms, divided into Japanese-style rooms in the main building and cottages in a separate building, are all warmly constructed using local wood. In addition, the restaurant exclusively for guests serves not only Japanese meals, but also authentic French courses, which are rare at hot spring inns, and are highly acclaimed for their exquisite cuisine.

The sound of the river babbling, the birds chirping, the leaves rustling in the wind... they will remind you of the gentle feelings you may have forgotten in your busy daily life.

Nakatsu Valley Yunomori

address258-1 Nananogawa, Niyodogawa-cho, Agawa-gun, Kochi Prefecture
phone0889-36-0680
accessApproximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway
webhttps://www.yunomori.jp/

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