Location List

Kitagawa Station on the JR Dosan Line runs alongside the Ananai River and is a rare example of a bridge station where the railway bridge and platform are integrated into a single structure. Blendi...

This archaeological site has yielded a wide range of stone tools and pottery fragments dating from the early Jomon period (approx. 8,000 BC–5,000 BC) through to the Yayoi period (approx. 900 BC–300...

This merchant residence, which was once operated as a sake brewery during the Edo period (1603–1867), has been preserved in a state closely reflecting its original appearance. The shop section (eas...

Located approximately 40 minutes from central Kochi City, this small dam on the Monobe River was built in 1959 for flood control, water utilisation, and power generation. Visitors can approach c...

This tunnel was constructed as part of flood-control infrastructure. Except during periods of heavy rainfall, the site offers guided tours and exploration programmes. Its stark concrete interior...

This gorge lies at the headwaters of the Yoshino River, where crystal‑clear water flows through a quiet valley. A walking trail follows the gorge, making it easy to explore. From the fresh gree...

Rising to an elevation of around 1,400 metres, this expansive highland commands sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges. Across the karst plateau, countless white limestone f...

Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, this striking building makes generous use of locally sourced Yusuhara timber. Its distinctive form—unlike anything seen elsewhere—immediately draws the eye. Th...

The prefecture’s first arch-type sinking bridge, spanning about 27 meters, has been designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Surrounded by striking clusters of large boulders, the se...

This brick tunnel, measuring approximately 90 meters in length, was completed in 1905 and once formed part of a prefectural road. Even in daylight, stepping inside brings an enveloping darkness, cr...

One of Kochi’s most celebrated scenic spots, this coastline curves gracefully between Ryuzumisaki and Ryuomisaki. White sand, multicolored pebbles, green pine trees, and the deep blue sea create a ...

Hirose is a picturesque village on Okinoshima, an offshore island of Sukumo City. Its distinctive landscape is defined by stone walls built along the slopes, creating a striking terraced appearance...

This former elementary school, now closed, has been repurposed as a community activity centre where visitors can stay overnight and take part in a variety of hands-on programs.. The facilities ...

A sea cave formed when geological layers from about three million years ago were uplifted and then carved away by the waves. The surrounding landscape, thickly covered with ferns, creates a myst...

This is a garden full of Japanese atmosphere, covering an area of 15,000 tsubo. You can enjoy rhododendrons, azaleas, and double cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn leaves in autumn.

This small and charming café measures 2.6 m × 2.9 m. The interior features green and white painted walls and wood‑grain furniture, with soft natural light filtering through the windows to create...

A hot spring bathing facility set in a quiet area surrounded by abundant nature. The complex includes accommodations with hot springs, a restaurant, rest areas, and ample parking. One of its de...

This inn features a lobby and large communal bath where guests can take in sweeping views of the sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan while listening to the sound of the waves. With the shorelin...

This historic shopping street retains a rich collection of traditional machiya townhouses—former homes and workplaces of merchants and artisans—and is recognised for having one of the highest prese...

The main house, built in the mid‑Edo period (around 1700–1800), and the detached reception hall—a modern Japanese-style structure designed during the Taisho era (1912–1926) by Tatsuzo Sone and Seii...

This 200-year-old traditional farmhouse sits in the satoyama countryside of Teradomari. Surrounded by fields and forested hills, it offers a rich natural setting where the beauty of each season can...

Originally constructed in 1912 by industrialist Kihachiro Okura, a native of Shibata, as part of his Mukojima riverside villa in Tokyo, this elegant building was relocated and opened to the public ...

Set across approximately 12 hectares at the base of the Iide Mountain Range, this expansive auto campground offers an immersive outdoor retreat surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy the s...

This is the remains of a mine located deep in the mountains. Ruins of an office building made from karami bricks—slag bricks that evoke a scene reminiscent of an anime setting—still remain on th...