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

📍Snow Peak Kawanoeki Ochi As you pass through the center of Ochi Town and continue driving on National Route 33, you will see a black building on your right. This is "Kawanoeki Ochi" operated by Snow Peak, an outdoor equipment manufacturer. Kawanoeki Ochi is a tourist base with food stores, accommodation, and activities (canoeing). The feature of this place can be described in one word: "peace of mind." The view from the open wooden deck and the comfortable chairs lined up on that deck. It is the perfect space for a father who is tired from driving to take a break with a cup of coffee. Here, you can stay overnight at the mobile house "JYUBAKO" designed by the world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. #0 yen trip February 2025

#magicalxmastrip The aesthetic appeal of Houkokuji is characterized by its serene gardens and meticulously maintained landscapes, which reflect the principles of traditional Japanese design and harmony with nature. The architectural elements of Houkokuji, including its elegant wooden structures and intricate details, showcase the craftsmanship and artistic vision of the period, contributing to its overall beauty and cultural significance. Visitors to Houkokuji are often captivated by the tranquil atmosphere and the interplay of light and shadow within the temple grounds, creating a picturesque setting that invites contemplation and appreciation of its historical and spiritual heritage.

📍snowpeak ochi niyodogawa Snow Peak Kawano Station, 625-4 Ochi-hei, Ochi-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture, 781-1303 🚗Parking lot Available, 1 free car🆓 Right in front of the Niyodo River! Stay in a trailer house and feel the nature (⊃'-'⊂) Look at the Niyodo River and the great outdoors from the big windows🙋♀️ It's great to be able to enjoy the outdoors while staying in your room (*´︶`*) The coffee and sweets you drink while looking at the Niyodo River in front of you are the best. That's all I can say♥️ There are no toilets or showers inside the residence box, but you can use the ones at the campsite🙋♀️ If you like it, you can also purchase one... 😍 It's located in the middle reaches of the Niyodo River, so it's convenient for sightseeing🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ If you're going to Kochi or Niyodo River, please try staying here♥️ #NiyodoRiver #SnowPeak #Jumubako #FuriTabiWinter

The Niyodo River is one of the most beautiful rivers in Japan, having been selected as the best in water quality many times in the past. It is also called Niyodo Blue, and I think you will be impressed by its transparency 🏞️ This time, we went to experience SAP in the Niyodo River 🏄 Location: Niyodo River Outdoor Center Time schedule: 10:20 Gathering 11:00 SAP experience 12:30 Finish changing 12:45 Pudding and tea at Ikegawa Tea Garden Workshop 13:15 Lunch at Hikiji Chaya It is said that the sun will be better from this time in mid-October. When the sun comes out, the shadows of the canoe and SAP will be reflected, and you can take photos that look like a space ship! You can also enjoy a clear canoe, so you don't need to change clothes! I think you can enjoy it casually 🛶 ※Everyone except us was in a canoe at this time We were provided with a large SAP, so it didn't capsize unless something really bad happened. I wanted to go into the river, so I asked my friend to help me drop into the river a few times, but I ended up dropping into the river myself instead 😂 If you don't want to fall into the river, don't worry. There's a delicious cafe nearby, so you can enjoy tea and sweets there after the experience 🍮 Niyodo Town is also famous for its tea, so please try a cup 🍵 I was hungry, so I took a lunch break before heading back to Kochi city. At Hikiji Chaya, you can enjoy oden for 100 yen, and the salt-grilled sweetfish was also very delicious! I had it with soba noodles! If you visit Kochi, be sure to check out these activities as well ☺️