Kochi in 2 days: castle interiors or Ryoma exhibitions?
For Kochi Castle, visit it and the market on day one, then Katsurahama on day two. For Ryoma exhibitions, eat at the market on day one and visit the museum and coast together on day two. Both itineraries require time to reach your departure point after returning to Kochi from the coast.
Choose a 2 days / 1 night itinerary
A: castle, market and coast
Stay one night in Kochi to visit the castle buildings and eat at the market on day one, then see Katsurahama’s coast the following day. Leave time after the return bus to reach your departure point.
A: castle, market and coast →2 days / 1 nightB: Ryoma exhibitions
For Sakamoto Ryoma’s life and late Edo history, stay one night in Kochi and visit the memorial museum and Katsurahama together on day two. Spend day one at the market and shopping streets, leaving the exhibitions and coastal walk for the following day.
B: Ryoma exhibitions →A: castle, market and coast
Stay one night in Kochi to visit the castle buildings and eat at the market on day one, then see Katsurahama’s coast the following day. Leave time after the return bus to reach your departure point.
Day 1: castle visit and a market meal
Visit Kochi Castle and the market on day one, then Katsurahama on day two. Choose this itinerary if you can reach the castle before last admission and have time for the coastal return trip before departure the following day.
- Kochi-Ekimae tram stop → Kochijo-Mae stop and Kochi Castle Park
From Kochi-Ekimae, take a tram towards Harimayabashi and change there to an Ino-bound tram. Get off at Kochijo-Mae and walk to the castle park. When paying cash, obtain and use the transfer ticket according to the conditions on your first tram and at the designated transfer stops. From Obiyamachi or Ohashidori, you can also consider walking directly to the park.
- Kochi Castle Park → Castle keep and Kaitokukan
Climb the park steps and buy a ticket at the entrance to the keep and Kaitokukan. The paid buildings open 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Admission costs ¥500 for visitors aged 18 and over. They close from 26 December to 1 January. Allow time to walk from the tram stop and climb to the entrance.
Current admission and closuresKochi Castle approaches, steps and slopes
- Kochi Castle Park → Hirome Market
After the castle visit, walk down towards Obiyamachi and Ohashidori, then continue to Hirome Market. Allow additional time for the walk from the castle to the market.
Market opening hours and closuresMarket official stalls and menusMarket official access and walk from the tram stop
- Hirome Market entrance → Market stalls and shared dining seats
Check menus and prices at the stalls, order your food and eat in the shared seating area. The market building and individual stalls have different opening hours. If arriving late, check your chosen stall’s last orders. If the market or stall is closed, choose another restaurant open in the city.
Market official stalls and menusKochi Tourism Association: station walk, shared dining and closuresMarket opening hours and closures
- Hirome Market → Obiyamachi shopping street
For a walk after your meal, explore Obiyamachi’s shopping street. Use the market’s official access map and your hotel address to plan the journey back.
Day 2: Katsurahama and departure
See Katsurahama’s coast, then return to Kochi for your departure.
- JR Kochi Station → Kochi Tabihiroba MY Yu boarding point
Go to the MY Yu boarding point at Kochi Tabihiroba on the south side of JR Kochi Station. Check official notices for event-related changes that day. Buy the ¥1,500 adult Katsurahama one-day ticket at a sales point or on your phone before boarding. Ordinary seats cannot be reserved or assigned. If the bus is full, adjust sightseeing and return plans around the next service.
- JR Kochi Station MY Yu boarding point → 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 opening hours. Park admission is free; paid facilities such as the aquarium are separate from this budget. Swimming is prohibited.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Buses and accessibilityPark visitor informationBoarding-point changes by date
- Katsurahama Park and bus stop → JR Kochi Station
Return to Katsurahama bus stop and take a MY Yu Bus towards Kochi Station. Use its scheduled station arrival time to choose a return service with enough time for the airport or your next city. The final return MY Yu service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at the station’s north-side bus terminal, rather than the south-side boarding point.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Buses and accessibilityPark visitor informationBoarding-point changes by date
Leave enough time after returning to Kochi to reach the airport or your next city. If timing is tight, omit the coastal return trip that day.
Included items: Kochi Castle ¥500 + MY Yu Katsurahama ticket ¥1,500
Extra costs: Flights, accommodation, meals, airport or onward travel, transport between your hotel and boarding points, luggage storage, city trams on days without MY Yu use and optional paid facilities cost extra.
The day-one castle visit uses the standard admission price. Facility discounts on the MY Yu ticket used on day two do not apply to the previous day’s castle visit.
B: Ryoma exhibitions
For Sakamoto Ryoma’s life and late Edo history, stay one night in Kochi and visit the memorial museum and Katsurahama together on day two. Spend day one at the market and shopping streets, leaving the exhibitions and coastal walk for the following day.
Day 1: market meal and shopping-street walk
Eat at the market on day one, then visit the Ryoma museum and Katsurahama on day two. This itinerary excludes the Kochi Castle keep. For an early departure on day two, compare a city itinerary, since a coastal return trip may not fit.
- JR Kochi Station → Hirome Market entrance
The tourism association gives a walking estimate of about 15 minutes from JR Kochi Station to Hirome Market. By tram, get off at Ohashidori and walk about 2–3 minutes to the market. The market’s official map also shows approaches from Obiyamachi and Ohashidori.
Market official access and walk from the tram stopKochi Tourism Association: station walk, shared dining and closures
- Hirome Market entrance → Market stalls and shared dining seats
Check menus and prices at the stalls, order your food and eat in the shared seating area. The market building and individual stalls have different opening hours. If arriving late, check your chosen stall’s last orders. If the market or stall is closed, choose another restaurant open in the city.
Market official stalls and menusKochi Tourism Association: station walk, shared dining and closuresMarket opening hours and closures
- Hirome Market → Obiyamachi shopping street
For a walk after your meal, explore Obiyamachi’s shopping street. Use the market’s official access map and your hotel address to plan the journey back.
Food and transport between your hotel and the market on day one are excluded from the subtotal. Do not count the day-two MY Yu ticket towards day-one city travel. This itinerary excludes the Kochi Castle keep.
Day 2: museum, coast and departure
Visit the museum first, then continue to Katsurahama with the same bus ticket.
- JR Kochi Station → Kochi Tabihiroba MY Yu boarding point
Board the MY Yu Bus at Kochi Tabihiroba on the south side of JR Kochi Station. Buy the ¥1,500 adult Katsurahama one-day ticket before boarding and check official information for that day’s boarding point and service. Ordinary seats cannot be reserved. If the bus is full, adjust your onward connections, sightseeing and return times.
- Kochi Station MY Yu boarding point → Ryoma-Kinenkan-Mae stop
Take a Katsurahama-bound MY Yu Bus and get off at Ryoma-Kinenkan-Mae. Visiting the museum in the morning makes it easier to leave time for the coast afterwards. Choose your service from the official weekday or holiday timetable.
Buses and accessibilityApril 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Boarding-point 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 exhibitions. Adult admission costs ¥500 or ¥900, depending on the exhibition that day. The bus journey does not include the walk to the museum, sightseeing or meals.
- Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum and Ryoma-Kinenkan-Mae stop → Katsurahama Park
After the museum visit, return to Ryoma-Kinenkan-Mae stop and take a Katsurahama-bound MY Yu Bus. The museum and beach have separate entrances, so allow time for sightseeing and the walk back to the stop. The coastal park is free to enter, and swimming is prohibited.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Park visitor information
- Katsurahama bus stop → JR Kochi Station
From Katsurahama stop, take a MY Yu Bus towards Kochi Station. Choose a return service using its scheduled station arrival time, leaving enough time to reach your departure point. The final return service on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at the station’s north-side bus terminal, rather than the south-side boarding point.
April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2Buses and accessibility
Allow time to walk back from the museum to the stop and to explore the coast. You also need time after returning to Kochi to reach your departure point.
Included items: Ryoma museum ¥500/¥900 + MY Yu Katsurahama ticket ¥1,500; Kochi Castle excluded
Extra costs: Flights, accommodation, meals, airport or onward travel, transport between your hotel and boarding points, luggage storage, city trams on days without MY Yu use and optional paid facilities cost extra.
Museum admission depends on the exhibition on your date. Use MY Yu and other partner discounts only if you meet the conditions at the facility. These subtotals use standard prices before discounts.
Checks before departure and FAQs
Can I reserve MY Yu Bus seats in advance?
Ordinary seats cannot be reserved or assigned. A ticket does not guarantee boarding when a bus is full, so check the next service alongside sightseeing and return times. Wheelchair use requires a separate reservation by 17:00 the previous day and confirmation of vehicle and stop conditions.
Does the return MY Yu Bus also arrive on Kochi Station’s south side?
The final MY Yu return from Katsurahama on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays arrives at Kochi Station’s north-side bus terminal. Departing normally from south-side Kochi Tabihiroba does not mean every return arrives there. If connecting at the station, check the arrival point in the official timetable.
Official sources and check dates
- Boarding-point changes by date ·
- Current admission and closures ·
- Check tram routes ·
- Market opening hours and closures ·
- Park visitor information ·
- Museum admission and exhibitions ·
- Buses and accessibility ·
- April 2026–March 2027 timetable, page 2 ·
- Tram transfer information ·
- Market official access and walk from the tram stop ·
- Market official stalls and menus ·
- Kochi Tourism Association: station walk, shared dining and closures ·
- Kochi Castle approaches, steps and slopes ·