Model Itineraries in Kochi

A full-day course to enjoy the Tosayama district, a mountain village slightly away from central Kochi, centered on the 49th Tosayama Summer Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). Start at noon at the Tosayama Michi-no-Eki roadside station where local treasures like yuzu are on display, for lunch and shopping. In the afternoon, visit a community exchange facility where you can experience local life and industry. In late afternoon, relax at a foot bath, then head to the Tosayama Sports Grounds, the festival venue, to set up dinner while securing your viewing spot. At 6:30 PM the festival begins, with about 200 fireworks lighting up the mountain sky. A definitive Tosayama summer plan packed with mountain bounty and community-rooted fireworks.

Centered on the Kubokawa Festival Fireworks on August 8, 2026, this course lets you enjoy Kubokawa—the heart of Shimanto Town—for a full day. At midday, visit Iwamoto-ji, the thirty-seventh temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route, and in the afternoon tour the retro station building of Kubokawa Station, the starting point of the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. Stroll through Honmachi shopping street sampling local food, then hunt for souvenirs at Aguri Kubokawa roadside station. Enjoy food stall cuisine at the festival starting at 6 PM, then look up at the approximately 400 fireworks lighting the shopping street at 8 PM. A summer plan for Shimanto Town where you can eagerly enjoy both historical temple walks and a town-center festival.

A course to enjoy the small harbor town of Nahari on August 16, 2026, centered around the Nahari Port Festival. In the morning, walk through Monet's Garden Marmottan, a recreation of the French Impressionist painter's beloved garden, surrounded by beautiful flowers. In the afternoon, stroll through the Doi Kakuchu samurai residence district, which preserves the atmosphere of the Tosa domain era. Stop by the harbor at the Nahari River estuary to take in the peaceful fishing village scenery, then visit the retro shopping street in neighboring Tano Town. Return to Nahari Station plaza in the evening to secure your viewing spot and enjoy dinner from food stalls. As darkness falls, watch approximately 3,700 fireworks light up the harbor town's night sky. A full day to enjoy gardens, historical walks, and harbor fireworks.

On August 2, 2026 (Sunday), centered around the 71st Aki Ryokoza Citizen Festival held at the Health Exchange Center Genkikan in Aki City, this full day course allows you to enjoy Aki City, a castle town connected to the Goto family, the chief retainer of the Tosa clan. In the morning, admire the Nora Clock known as a handcrafted timepiece from the Meiji era and stroll through the Doi Kakuchu area where samurai residences still remain. Touch Aki's history at Aki Castle ruins and the History and Folk Museum, and browse locally-sourced products at the Aki Station Jiba-san Market. In the evening, head to the venue Genkikan, where you can enjoy approximately 3,000 fireworks while watching dancing performances and mochi tossing at the refreshing citizen festival. A complete plan for enjoying both castle town exploration and fireworks in summer Aki City.

A full-day course centered on the Reiwa 8th Year Kochi Camp Cooling Festival held on August 1, 2026, enjoying Kochi Prefecture's Konan City and its surroundings. In the afternoon, experience Tosa's history and culture at Ekikingura in Akaoka Town, associated with Edo-period painter Kinkaku, and enjoy seasonal fruit picking and time in the large greenhouse at Nishijima Horticulture Complex. In the afternoon, interact with animals at Noichi Zoo and immerse yourself in the world of storyteller author Yanase Takashi at his memorial hall. At 5 PM, the cooling festival begins at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Kochi Camp, with food stalls and self-defense force vehicle displays creating a unique atmosphere not seen on ordinary days. As night falls, the festival reaches its climax with approximately 150 fireworks launched into the night sky, creating a spectacular finale until 9:45 PM. Fireworks enjoyed from the expansive military base grounds are a popular summer tradition for families. A comprehensive 1-day plan representing summer in Konan City, packed full with fruit picking, zoo visits, and immersion in the world of storytelling.

A full-day course centered around the 67th Susaki Matsuri Marine Fireworks Festival, held from 8:00 to 9:00 PM on August 1, 2026, at Fuji Beach in Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture. In the afternoon, enjoy Kochi's flavors at the otter-themed Michi-no-Eki, then feel the sea breeze at Shiroyama Park overlooking Susaki Bay. In town, savor Susaki's specialty nabeyaki ramen, then head to the beach in the evening to secure a spot and wait for the show. From 8 PM, approximately 2,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over Susaki Bay. A unique Susaki day plan to fully enjoy both Tosa's seafood and the impressive fireworks display.

A full-day course to enjoy Kochi Prefecture's Geisei Village overlooking the Pacific Ocean from midday, centered around the Geisei Village Summer Evening Festival starting at 8:40 PM on July 25, 2026. At noon, stop by the adjacent Michi no Eki Yasu in Kanan City Yasu-cho and check out fresh local agricultural products and specialties. Next, visit Yasi Park, a marine sports base along the coast, and enjoy the open view of the Pacific. In the afternoon, enjoy water play at Kotonoura Beach, which is close to tonight's fireworks venue. In the evening, secure a spot while gathering dinner around the outdoor theater parking lot and wait for sunset. From 8:40 PM to 9 PM, fireworks light up the night sky of Kotonoura. A summer day plan unique to Geisei Village where you can greedily enjoy sea play, local gourmet food, and fireworks.

A full-day course to fully enjoy Tōyo Town, Kōchi Prefecture, known as the sacred ground of surfing, centered around the Tōyo Town Summer Festival Fireworks held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, starting at 20:30. In the afternoon, visit Ikimi Beach, a nationally famous surfing spot, and watch the blue ocean and surfers enjoying the waves. Next, pay respect at Tōyo Daishi and pray for safe travels in the quiet temple grounds. In the afternoon, enjoy water activities at Shirahama Beach, the venue. In the evening, secure a viewing spot while purchasing dinner around the beach and wait for sunset. From 20:30 to 21:00, approximately 1,500 fireworks burst into the night sky over Shirahama. A unique summer day plan of Tōyo Town, enjoying both the ocean and nature in the daytime and the spectacular fireworks.

Featuring the Konan City Minakoiminato Festival starting at 21:00 on July 26, 2026 (Sunday), this is a 1-day course to fully enjoy Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, blessed with rich nature and the sea, from midday onwards. At lunch, visit Noichi Zoological Park and enjoy interactions with animals. Next, stop by the adjacent Konan City Art Museum and spend time appreciating art. In the afternoon, stroll around Yoshikawa Fishing Port, tonight's fireworks venue, and savor the harbor charm. In the evening, purchase dinner near the port, secure a spot, and wait for sunset. From 21:00 to 21:25, fireworks light up the night sky over Yoshikawa Fishing Port. This is a uniquely Konan City summer 1-day plan where you can ambitionously enjoy animal interactions, art, and harbor town fireworks.

Featuring the Jūshichiyō Festival starting at 21:00 on July 25, 2026 (Saturday), this is a 1-day course to fully enjoy Tosa Town, Kochi Prefecture, home to Sayamura Dam, known as Shikoku's water reservoir, from midday onwards. At lunch, visit Sayamura Dam, one of Shikoku's largest dams, and enjoy views of the majestic dam and the surrounding mountain range. Next, head to Lake Samebura, created by the dam, and spend leisure time gazing at the calm lake surface. In the afternoon, stop by Michi-no-Eki Tosa Samebura roadside station to enjoy local specialty products and take a break. In the evening, purchase dinner near Nakajima Children's Park, secure a spot, and wait for sunset. From 21:00 to 21:15, fireworks illuminate the night sky of Tosa Town. This is a uniquely Tosa Town summer 1-day plan that lets you enjoy both the majestic natural landscape characteristic of Shikoku's water source and fireworks rooted in the community.

Centered on the Charity Beer Garden Fireworks Festival on July 24, 2026 (Friday) at 8:45 PM, this full-day course takes you through Sakawa Town in Kochi Prefecture, where historic sake brewery townscapes remain. Start with a walk along the Sake Brewery Road, where white-walled sake storehouses line the charming streets. Next, visit Makino Park, associated with botanist Tomitaro Makino, the "father of Japanese botany," and enjoy a relaxing break with views of plants and the townscape from the verdant hilltop. In the afternoon, visit Aoyama Library to touch upon Sakawa Town's history and culture. In the evening, secure your spot near the Town Hall by obtaining takeout dinner and waiting for sunset. From 8:45 to 9 PM, approximately 200 fireworks will illuminate Sakawa's night sky as part of the regional charity event. Experience the historic sake brewery townscape and community-rooted fireworks, all in one perfect summer day in Sakawa.

A full-day course centered around Shirahama Beach in Toyo Town, Kochi Prefecture, which opens from July 11 (Sat) to August 31 (Mon) 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your journey in the morning at Onoura Station, the retro-styled terminal of the JR Mugi Line, and stroll along Ikimi Coastline, known as a surfing mecca, becoming familiar with the seaside air. Enjoy lunch at a seaside eatery before heading to Shirahama Beach. The parking area is free for 175 vehicles and spacious, making it easy to arrive by car. The gently sloping sandy beach has shark nets installed and lifeguards on duty, so small children can play safely at the water's edge. Swimming is free, and showers are reasonably priced at 100 yen for 2 minutes of hot water or 3 minutes of regular water. There are also beach huts and the Shirahama Campground adjacent to the sand, providing relief from worries about breaks and meals. Prepare your swimsuit and towel and fully enjoy a summer day in Toyo Town's clear sea.

This is a morning-focused course centered on the outdoor garden pool at Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa in Geisei Village, which operates from July 11 (Saturday) to September 13 (Sunday) 2026. Geisei Village, overlooking Tosa Bay, is a seaside village known for the Pacific Coast Bicycle Route and Koto-ga-hama Beach. You can start your day feeling the sea breeze in the fresh morning air. Begin with a leisurely walk at Koto-ga-hama listening to the waves, then enjoy fruit picking at Nishijima Horticultural Complex in Konan City to build excitement before heading to the pool. The finale is abundant water play at Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa's outdoor garden pool until noon. The facility operates on two time slots: 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, but this course centers on the less crowded morning session. Day-use entry is affordable at 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children, and free for preschoolers. Bath towel rentals are available on site (200 yen), so you can travel light. This high-summer morning-centered course takes you around Geisei Village's sea and Konan City's greenery before concluding with water play. It's paced comfortably even for families with small children.

From July 18 (Saturday) to August 23 (Sunday) 2026, this full-day itinerary centers on Ya Shii Park in Kanan City, Kochi Prefecture, letting you experience the entire city. In the morning, enjoy animal interactions at Kochi Prefectural Zoo Noichi, then savor local flavors at Roadside Station Yasu before heading to the sea. The highlight is Ya Shii Park in the afternoon. The shallow sandy beach facing Tosa Bay has lifeguards on duty and is equipped with changing rooms, showers, coin lockers, and beach equipment rentals, so families with young children can enjoy swimming almost without carrying anything. Admission is free, with only some facilities like parking and showers requiring a small fee. Barrier-free accommodations are also available, making it a beach where the whole family can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Pack your swimsuit and towel, and head out to summer in Kanan City.

From July 12 (Sunday) to August 31 (Monday) 2026, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this full-day itinerary centers on Sakurahama Beach and lets you fully experience Tosashimizu City, the gateway to Cape Ashizuri. In the morning, first stop at Roadside Station Mejika no Sato Tosashimizu to see local seafood and specialty products, then visit Ashizuri Marine Museum SATOUMI to meet the sea creatures living at the southernmost tip of Shikoku. At midday, explore the scenic Tatsuikushi Coastal Area with its unique rock formations and enjoy a seaside meal. The highlight is Sakurahama Beach in the afternoon. The beach has facilities including toilets, showers (hot water 100 yen), and 16 free parking spaces, and swimming is free. In the clear seas of Tosashimizu City, enjoy water play and sandcastle building all afternoon. The charm of Sakurahama lies in its quiet, open feel—quite different from the bustling beach houses found elsewhere. Pack your swimsuit and towel, and head to the summer sea at the southernmost tip of Shikoku.

A one-day course for savoring the coast of western Tosa (土佐) at an easy pace, starring Irino Beach (入野海水浴場) in Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, open from Sunday, July 19 to Monday, August 31, 2026. In the morning, encounter the unique idea of a museum without walls at the Sandy Beach Museum (砂浜美術館) right beside the beach, then stroll Irino Matsubara (入野松原), chosen as one of Japan's 100 finest landscapes of white sand and green pines, and enjoy the sea breeze and the scent of pine. For lunch, taste Kochi (高知) seafood and specialty products at Michi-no-Eki Ogata (道の駅大方), and once you have eaten your fill it is time for Irino Beach (入野海水浴場). The bow-shaped white sand stretching about 4 km and the calm, gently shelving sea come with parking for 147 standard cars and 5 large vehicles, plus restrooms, changing rooms and paid showers, so families can relax. Swimming is allowed from 9:00 to 17:00, and the beach closes in stormy weather or high waves. There is no charge (only the showers cost 100 yen), so you can enjoy the sea casually. Lose yourself in sand play and water play to the sound of the waves and savor the Tosa (土佐) sea to the fullest until evening. Why not pack a swimsuit and a towel and head out to the Kochi (高知) sea, scented by the Kuroshio Current (黒潮)?

This is a full-day course that features Ukitsu Beach Bathing Area in Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, which opens from July 12 (Sun) to August 31 (Mon) 2026, allowing you to fully enjoy the seaside of western Tosa with a view of the Pacific Ocean. In the morning, stroll through Irino Pine Forest with its white sand pine groves in the sea breeze, and spend time at the unique Kuroshio Town Sand Beach Museum where the beach itself serves as an exhibition space, taking photos as a family. At noon, rest at the Michi-no-Eki Biosu Ogata roadside station to have a meal and shopping, then finally head to Ukitsu Beach Bathing Area in the afternoon. Swimming hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, and the beach offers free parking for 55 cars, as well as free toilets, showers, and changing rooms, so you can enjoy beach bathing with minimal luggage. The beach closes on days with rough weather or high waves, so check the weather before heading out. Why not spend a day playing in the waves of Kuroshio's sea under the summer sunshine?

A full-day course enjoying all of Ino Town (いの町) and the surrounding Niyodo River area (仁淀川エリア) from daytime, with the Ino Town Citizens Festival Niyodo River Festival Summer Evening Fireworks Grand Celebration held on August 2 (Sunday), 2026 as the main event. In Ino Town, located on the banks of the Niyodo River, also known as "Japan's Last Clear Stream," experience the history of the paper town and abundant nature. In the afternoon, enjoy sightseeing at the paper museum unique to the Tosa washi production area, and spend a leisurely time taking the cool air in parks along the clear stream. In the evening, grab a bite at riverside food stalls and shops, and secure a spot at Hane Park and the Niyodo River bed. The spectacular view of approximately 1,200 fireworks lighting up the water surface of the Niyodo River is the summer night scenery only possible where the clear stream and fireworks come together. It's a plan where the whole family can fully savor the cool summer of Kochi with a pleasant river breeze.

A full-day course enjoying Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture from afternoon through evening, centered around the Susaki City Summer Cooling Fireworks Festival held on August 1st, 2026 (Saturday). Nestled between Tosa's sea and mountains, Susaki is a charming town known for gourmet cuisine including bonito seared with straw and abundant natural beauty. Enjoy local flavors at Michi-no-Eki Kawauoso no Sato Susaki in the afternoon, then spend a leisurely time at Susaki Municipal Civic Forest Park. In the evening, move to the venue at Fuji-ga-hama Beach to secure a spot while feeling the ocean breeze, and at night, gaze up at approximately 2,000 fireworks launching into the Pacific night sky from the shoreline. This definitive summer Susaki plan greedily packs together sea, greenery, and fireworks.

A full-day course enjoying the Muroto area—the easternmost tip of Kochi Prefecture—centered around the Muroto Fireworks Festival held on August 22, 2026 (Saturday). In the afternoon, walk along the striking rock coastline of Muroto Cape, designated as a UNESCO World Geopark, and visit the Onishibito Cave (御厨人窟) associated with Kukai. At Michi no Eki Kiramesse Muroto (道の駅 キラメッセ室戸), enjoy fresh bonito and local viand like "birou domburi" for a satisfying meal. In the evening, move to Umi no Eki Toromu (海の駅とろむ) and secure a viewing spot while enjoying the sea breeze of the Pacific. As darkness falls, approximately 4,000 fireworks bloom grandly over the Pacific right before you. A definitive summer plan for Muroto, allowing you to fully enjoy fireworks displayed against the majestic natural scenery of the cape and the Kuroshio Sea.

A 1-day course to fully enjoy Konan City, Kochi Prefecture and its surroundings, centered on the Konan City Yoshikawa Summer Festival Fireworks Grand Finale held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. In the afternoon, visit roadside stations and stopover spots showcasing Konan City's history and culture, and in the evening enjoy the seaside breeze while overlooking the Pacific Ocean before your meal. After dusk, head to the Yoshikawa Fishing Port Breakwater (吉川漁港堤防) and enjoy fireworks launching above the nighttime sea accompanied by the sound of waves. A fireworks display uniquely characteristic of Kochi's summer, where the night sky of the fishing port and the Pacific Ocean's sea breeze come together. A relaxed, full-day plan in the laid-back atmosphere of the local fishing town of Yoshikawa where the whole family can unwind.

A full-day course to enjoy Kochi's summer to the fullest, centered on the Kochi City Summer Cool Fireworks Festival held on August 9, 2026 (Sunday). In the afternoon, survey the castle town from the top of Kochi Castle (高知城), and taste Kochi delicacies including bonito tataki at Hirome Market (ひろめ市場). Then take a walk along Oote-dori (追手筋) lined with the Sunday Market, and head to the Kagami River (鏡川) in the evening for a cooling respite. As darkness falls, watch approximately 4,000 fireworks light up over the water from Midori no Hiroba (みどりの広場). A perfect plan packed with the summer of Tosa's southern region—Kochi Castle, markets, and riverside fireworks.

On August 29, 2026 (Saturday), centered around the Shimanto Citizen Festival Cool Evening Fireworks Festival, this is a full-day course to enjoy the entire experience along the Shimanto River, Japan's last pristine stream. In the afternoon, visit nearby locations such as the Todorokizaki Sunken Bridge and Nakamura Castle Ruins (Local History Museum) from the heart of Shimanto City to experience landscapes and history characteristic of Shimanto. In the evening, taste local cuisine at a roadside station along the river, then move to the festival square at the base of the Red Iron Bridge to secure your viewing spot. As the sun sets, approximately 6,000 fireworks bloom one after another above the Shimanto River, and the flickering light reflected on the water surface colors the summer night. A plan to fully experience Shimanto's summer where the natural beauty of the clear stream and the festive energy of citizens' celebration become one.

Centered around the Shimin Matsuri Ashizuri Matsuri Summer Festival Fireworks held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), this course lets you enjoy the entire day experiencing the nature and bounty of the Ashizuri Cape area. In the afternoon, head to Ashizuri Cape (足摺岬), the southernmost tip of Kochi Prefecture, and savor the dramatic cliff scenery and the Ashizuri Cape Lighthouse. Walk through the grounds of John Manjiro's bronze statue and Kongofukuji Temple to touch upon Tosa's history. In the evening, enjoy Kochi's seafood near Shimizu Port before heading out. As night falls, settle into the area around Shikajima Island at Shimizu Port to watch the summer fireworks display light up the night sky with approximately 7,000 fireworks blooms, accompanied by the ocean breeze. This is a plan to indulge in the summer of Tosa Shimizu by combining spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean with the impressive fireworks display.