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Kochi Castle Makino Garden and Katsurahama Beach

New7 hFree cancellationBy SmartRyde
Kochi Castle Makino Garden and Katsurahama Beach

About this activity

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.

Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.

This 7-hour private shore excursion from Kochi New Port blends samurai-era history, local food culture, and coastal scenery. Start at Kochi Castle, one of Japan’s best-preserved original castles. Enjoy lunch either at the lively Hirome Market or at a refined kappo restaurant, then visit the Makino Botanical Garden dedicated to famed botanist Tomitaro Makino. End at Katsurahama Beach, a dramatic bay known for its “moon-viewing” beauty, before returning to the port.

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Kochi Castle - to be paid on site
  • ✕Makino Botanical Garden - to be paid on site

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a flexible tour. Admission fees are paid separately on-site. All admissions are optional, and you may decide whether you would like to proceed with each attraction.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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