2025 Kami Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. With 87% of its area covered in forests, the highest in the country, I spent four days being soothed by the nature of Kochi Prefecture, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the sea. [Schedule] Day 1 5:30 Arrive at Kochi Station (night bus) 9:30 Rent a car 11:00 Ryugado Cave 14:30 Yasui Valley (Niyodo River) 18:00 Hirome Market Day 2 All day in Kochi City ☆Kochi Castle ☆Katsurahama Beach ☆Godaisan Observatory ☆Hirome Market Day 3 10:00 Departure 13:00 Arrive at Shimanto Gakusha 13:00 Canoe Touring @ Shimanto River 18:30 Dinner Day 4 10:00 Cloud Library @ Yusuhara Town 13:00 Kochi Station 15:00 Board express bus Return trip 🚎✈️ This was my second visit to Kochi Prefecture. The first time I visited was in my fourth year of university. I visited to take an exam for a company in Kochi as part of my job hunting. After a day of sightseeing in Kochi City, I took the exam and returned to Okinawa. I fell in love with Kochi in that one day. This was my second visit since then. Coming back to the place I fell in love with the first time made me love Kochi even more. Why? Because it's rich in nature! The feeling of the city and nature being close and coexisting is the kind of place I want to live. My desire to visit again is growing. I wish there were direct flights from Okinawa... Next time, I want to visit during the Yosakoi Festival and see the authentic Yosakoi dance...👀

Kohanyu is a high-end hot spring resort hotel located on the lakeside of the middle reaches of the Monobe River in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. The hotel is themed around "nature" and features 100% natural hot springs with a rare golden color and isotonic properties. The mineral content of the hot spring water is similar to that of human skin cells, making it highly nourishing for the skin and earning it the nickname "beauty skin bath." Features and Services • Hot Spring Experience: The hotel's hot springs are one of its main highlights. The springs are fed by a natural source, with a moderate temperature and fine, mineral-rich water. The hotel also offers open-air and indoor baths, allowing guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the lakeside while soaking in the hot springs. • Dining Services: Kohanyu's restaurant offers natural cuisine featuring organic vegetables and local Tosa ingredients. The restaurant is equipped with high-quality sound systems, allowing guests to enjoy high-quality music while dining. • Accommodation: The hotel's guest rooms are designed to be simple and comfortable, with each room featuring a lake-view terrace and private hot spring. The hotel offers a tranquil environment, perfect for guests looking to relax and unwind. • Environmental Philosophy: Kohanyu is committed to environmental protection, using waste cooking oil as fuel for its hot spring boilers to reduce carbon emissions. Location and Transportation Kohanyu is located on the banks of the Monobe River, northeast of Kochi City, about a 50-minute drive from Kochi City. It is approximately 25 minutes by bus from JR Tosa-Yamada Station. Target Audience • Hot Spring Enthusiasts: The hotel's hot springs are of high quality, making it ideal for guests who enjoy hot springs. • Nature Lovers: The hotel is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, making it ideal for guests who enjoy being close to nature. • High-Quality Lifestyle Seekers: The hotel's facilities and services are high-end, making it ideal for guests seeking a high-quality lifestyle experience.

#0yentravelJanuary2025 [Kami City Yanase Takashi Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum] 🕰️Business hours: Check required 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 1224-2 Mirafu, Kohoku-cho, Kami-shi, Kochi 781-4212 💰Price per person: From 800 💞Recommended reason: Admission is 800 yen for adults, and the museum mainly exhibits Anpanman paintings by Yanase Takashi🤍 The corners that imitate the bread factory and Baikin Castle look like they would be fun for children, but the space wasn't that big There are a few playground equipment such as slides outside the building‼ ︎There is no admission fee for this😁 This is an Anpanman museum for adults🤍

One of Japan's representative stalactite caves, it took about 175 million years to form. It is about 4 kilometers long and is designated as a national natural monument and historical site. About 1 km of it is open to the public, and you can enjoy the mysterious landscape with an adventurous spirit. Near the cave exit, there are remains of cave dwellings from the Yayoi period, especially the Yayoi-style earthenware "God's Pot" covered in travertine, which is also a very precious cultural relic in the world, taking you into a distant prehistoric world. We recommend you take the adventurous route where you have to navigate through narrow spaces that are so narrow that they almost hit your knees, using only your headlamp to illuminate the way. In addition, you can also see the long-tailed chicken, which is listed as a special natural monument of Japan, in the attached rare bird center. #2024TravelReview

Ryugado Cave is a natural cave located in Tosayamada-cho, Kami City. Located on the middle slope of Mt. Sanbo, it is known as the site of cave dwellings and the "God's Pot". From late April, the adventure course will be open! Crawl through narrow paths and experience complete darkness. It seems that you can make a reservation in advance, so if you are interested, please make a reservation and visit. [One point advice 💡] There is a difference in elevation inside the cave. Also, because there is a natural limestone cave, water may fall from the ceiling. ・Comfortable shoes to walk in ・Coat that you don't mind getting wet (windbreaker, raincoat, etc.) It may be a good idea to visit with these things. 📍: Ryugado Cave 🚗: About 20 minutes from Kochi Airport 💰: Adults 1200 yen Junior high school students 700 yen Elementary school students 550 yen *Payment by transportation IC, credit card, etc. #FuritabiWinter #Kochi #KochiTrip #KochiTourism #Ryugado

Hotel Kohanyu in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture 🌿 We stayed in a room where you can stay in a camper van 🪽 There is a table, chairs, and a bath outside. It was a lot of fun to experience the feeling of camping while looking at the lakeside ♡ The facility also has a hot spring, and the water quality was very relaxing! Kohanyu Restaurant 📍Address: 100 Arise, Kohoku-cho, Kami City, Kochi Prefecture 781-4224 #trip #KochiHotel #Hocans #DomesticTravel #KochiTrip #Japan #KochiGourmet #KochiCafe #0YenTrip

#cherryblossom2024 Then more then better Kagamino Park, one of the top 100 places in Japan for traditional sakura viewing, has more than 600 cherry trees. Recommended Walk along the 200-meter tunnel of Japanese cherries along the embankment Visit the Ryugado Caves Visit one of the local hot springs How to get 10 minutes by JR Shikoku bus from TosaYamada Station to Igenoki stop, then 5 minutes on foot to the park. Blooming and festivities The main attraction of the park is a 200—meter tunnel formed by overhanging branches of sakura trees. The annual sakura Festival takes place in the park in the last week of March and the first week of April. If you are here at this time, do not miss it!

This is my second time to visit Four Seasons Temple. The last time I came was in winter. It snowed in winter and the scenery was much more beautiful. Now in October, it feels different, but I only recommend coming in winter. Although the weather in October was comfortable, there were the sounds of insects and many mosquitoes. I am afraid of insects, so it was really uncomfortable. The price/performance ratio is acceptable, and the dinner is delicious, with Wagyu beef, chicken, and other vegetables grilled on a charcoal stove. The portion is so big that I can’t finish it all, haha. But the place where you live is old, so don't have too high expectations. It's good for the price. There is an open-air hot spring for your own private soak, which is nice. Good evening, Ning Jing, it is a good choice to come and relax, but remember that you must drive yourself. It takes 15 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. #Relax