Kochi in one night and two days: Castle visit or Ryoma exhibits?
For Kochi Castle, visit the castle and market on day one, followed by Katsurahama on day two. For Ryoma exhibits, eat at the market on day one and combine the museum and coast on day two. Both require time after returning to Kochi from the coast to reach your departure.
Choose a 2 days, 1 night itinerary
A — Castle, market and coast
Spend one night in Kochi to explore inside the castle and eat at the market on day one, then see Katsurahama’s coast on day two. Leave time between the return bus to Kochi and your journey to the departing flight or onward service.
A — Castle, market and coast →2 days, 1 nightB — Ryoma exhibits
Spend one night in Kochi and combine the memorial museum with Katsurahama on day two for Ryoma’s life and late-Edo history. Walk around the market and shopping street on day one, then give the exhibits and coastal walk time the next day.
B — Ryoma exhibits →A — Castle, market and coast
Spend one night in Kochi to explore inside the castle and eat at the market on day one, then see Katsurahama’s coast on day two. Leave time between the return bus to Kochi and your journey to the departing flight or onward service.
Day 1 · Castle visit and a market meal
Visit Kochi Castle and the market on day one, then Katsurahama on day two. Choose this route only if you can reach the castle before last admission and have enough time after the coastal return trip to reach your departure.
- Kochi-Ekimae tram stop → Kochijo-mae stop and Kochi Castle Park
Take a Harimayabashi-bound tram from Kochi-Ekimae, then change at Harimayabashi for an Ino-bound tram. Get off at Kochijo-mae and walk to the castle park. When changing with cash tickets, follow the first tram’s transfer-ticket conditions at the designated stop. From Obiyamachi or Ohashidori, compare walking directly to the park.
- Kochi Castle Park → Castle keep and Kaitokukan
Climb the park’s steps and buy your ticket at the keep and Kaitokukan entrance. These paid buildings open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m.; admission is ¥500 for ages 18 and older. Closed December 26–January 1. Allow time to walk from the stop and climb the steps to the entrance.
Current prices and closuresKochi Castle approach, steps and slopes
- Kochi Castle Park → Hirome Market
After the castle, walk down towards Obiyamachi and Ohashidori and continue to Hirome Market. Allow separately for the walk from the castle to the market.
Market hours and closuresOfficial market stalls and menusOfficial market access and walk from tram stop
- Hirome Market entrance → Market stalls and communal dining area
Check stall menus and prices, order your food and eat in the communal dining area. Market-wide hours differ from individual stall hours. If arriving late, check your chosen stall’s last-order time. On market or stall closure days, choose another open restaurant in the city.
Official market stalls and menusKochi tourism association: Station walk, communal dining and closuresMarket hours and closures
- Hirome Market → Obiyamachi shopping street
Explore Obiyamachi shopping street if you want another walk after eating. Use the market’s official access map and your accommodation address to plan the return.
Day 2 · Katsurahama, then departure
See the coast at Katsurahama, then return to Kochi before leaving.
- JR Kochi Station → MY Yu boarding point at Kochi Tabihiroba
Go to the MY Yu boarding point inside Kochi Tabihiroba south of JR Kochi Station. Events may change the boarding location, so check official notices for that day. Buy the ¥1,500 adult Katsurahama one-day ticket at a sales point or on mobile before boarding. Regular seats cannot be reserved or assigned. If the bus is full, adjust your visit and return around the next service.
- MY Yu boarding point at JR Kochi Station → Katsurahama stop and park
Take a Katsurahama-bound MY Yu Bus to the terminus and walk into the park. Explore the coast and choose meals or shops according to their individual hours. Park entry is free; paid facilities such as the aquarium cost extra. Swimming at the beach is prohibited.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Bus and accessibility guidePark visitor informationBoarding changes by date
- Katsurahama Park and bus stop → JR Kochi Station
Return from the park to Katsurahama stop for a Kochi Station-bound MY Yu Bus. Use the official timetable’s station arrival time to choose a service leaving enough time for the airport or next city. The final MY Yu return service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at the north-side bus terminal, separate from the south-side boarding point.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Bus and accessibility guidePark visitor informationBoarding changes by date
Allow time after returning to Kochi to reach the airport or next city. Skip the coastal return trip that day if time is insufficient.
Included items: Kochi Castle ¥500 + MY Yu Katsurahama ticket ¥1,500
Extra costs: Flights, accommodation, meals, airport or onward travel, journeys between accommodation and boarding points, luggage storage, city trams outside the MY Yu ticket day and optional paid facilities cost extra.
Day-one castle admission uses the regular price. Facility discounts on the MY Yu ticket used on day two do not apply to the previous day’s castle visit.
B — Ryoma exhibits
Spend one night in Kochi and combine the memorial museum with Katsurahama on day two for Ryoma’s life and late-Edo history. Walk around the market and shopping street on day one, then give the exhibits and coastal walk time the next day.
Day 1 · Market meal and shopping-street walk
Eat at the market on day one, then combine the Ryoma memorial museum and Katsurahama on day two. Kochi Castle’s keep is excluded. If your day-two departure is early, compare a city-focused route, as a coastal return trip may not fit.
- JR Kochi Station → Hirome Market entrance
The tourism association gives a walk of about 15 minutes from JR Kochi Station to Hirome Market. By tram, get off at Ohashidori and walk about 2–3 minutes. Use the market’s official map for direct access from Obiyamachi or Ohashidori.
Official market access and walk from tram stopKochi tourism association: Station walk, communal dining and closures
- Hirome Market entrance → Market stalls and communal dining area
Check stall menus and prices, order your food and eat in the communal dining area. Market-wide hours differ from individual stall hours. If arriving late, check your chosen stall’s last-order time. On market or stall closure days, choose another open restaurant in the city.
Official market stalls and menusKochi tourism association: Station walk, communal dining and closuresMarket hours and closures
- Hirome Market → Obiyamachi shopping street
Explore Obiyamachi shopping street if you want another walk after eating. Use the market’s official access map and your accommodation address to plan the return.
Day-one food and transport between your accommodation and market are excluded from the route subtotal. The day-two MY Yu ticket does not cover day-one city travel. This route excludes Kochi Castle’s keep.
Day 2 · Memorial museum, coast and departure
Visit the memorial museum first, then use the same bus ticket to continue to Katsurahama.
- JR Kochi Station → MY Yu boarding point at Kochi Tabihiroba
Board the MY Yu Bus inside Kochi Tabihiroba south of JR Kochi Station. Buy the ¥1,500 adult Katsurahama one-day ticket before boarding and check the day’s boarding location and services in official guidance. Regular seats are not reserved. If the bus is full, adjust your visits and return around the next service.
- MY Yu boarding point at Kochi Station → Ryoma Kinenkan-mae stop
Take a Katsurahama-bound MY Yu Bus and get off at Ryoma Kinenkan-mae. Visiting the museum in the morning helps divide your time between the exhibits and coast. Choose actual departures from the official weekday or holiday timetable.
Bus and accessibility guideApril 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Boarding changes by date
- Ryoma Kinenkan-mae stop → Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Walk uphill from the stop to the museum and allow about 90 minutes for the exhibits. Adult admission is ¥500 or ¥900 depending on the exhibition that day. Walking to the museum, visiting and meals take time in addition to the bus journey.
- Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum and Ryoma Kinenkan-mae stop → Katsurahama Park
After the museum, return to Ryoma Kinenkan-mae stop and take a Katsurahama-bound MY Yu Bus. The museum and beach do not share an entrance, so allow separately for the visit and walk back to the stop. Coastal park entry is free and swimming is prohibited.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Park visitor information
- Katsurahama stop → JR Kochi Station
Take a Kochi Station-bound MY Yu Bus from Katsurahama stop. Use the official timetable’s station arrival time to choose a return service leaving enough time to reach your departure. The final return service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at the north-side bus terminal, separate from the south-side boarding point.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Bus and accessibility guide
Allow for both the walk from the museum back to the stop and your time at the coast. You also need time after returning to Kochi to reach your departure.
Included items: Ryoma memorial museum ¥500/900 + MY Yu Katsurahama ticket ¥1,500; Kochi Castle excluded
Extra costs: Flights, accommodation, meals, airport or onward travel, journeys between accommodation and boarding points, luggage storage, city trams outside the MY Yu ticket day and optional paid facilities cost extra.
Museum admission depends on the exhibition on your travel date. Use partner discounts such as those with the MY Yu ticket only when on-site conditions are met. These subtotals use regular prices before discounts.
Checks before departure and on the day, plus FAQs
Can I reserve MY Yu Bus seats?
Regular seats cannot be reserved or assigned. Even with a ticket, a full bus may prevent boarding, so check the next service alongside visiting and return times. Wheelchair use requires a separate reservation by 5 p.m. the previous day and confirmation of vehicle and stop conditions.
Does the returning MY Yu Bus also stop south of Kochi Station?
The final Katsurahama departure on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at Kochi Station’s north-side bus terminal. The usual south-side Kochi Tabihiroba departure point does not mean every return uses that location. Check the official timetable’s arrival location if connecting to another service at the station.
Official sources and check dates
- Boarding changes by date ·
- Current prices and closures ·
- Check tram routes ·
- Market hours and closures ·
- Park visitor information ·
- Museum prices and exhibitions ·
- Bus and accessibility guide ·
- April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2 ·
- Tram transfer guide ·
- Official market access and walk from tram stop ·
- Official market stalls and menus ·
- Kochi tourism association: Station walk, communal dining and closures ·
- Kochi Castle approach, steps and slopes ·