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Explore Kochi: private tour by Car with licensed guide
A private full day by car covering Kochi's three anchors (the castle, Hirome Market and Katsurahama) plus a pilgrimage temple, for couples on a long call.
US$765 each · US$1530 for two · Pickup at the pier
Fits an 8-hour call instead: Kochi Shore Excursion: Customized Car Tour, Licensed Guide · US$395 each · US$790 for two
Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 1 hrChikurinji Temple
- 1 hr 30 minHirome Ichiba
- 1 hr 30 minKochi Castle
- 1 hrKatsurahama is one of Kochi’s most iconic scenic destinations
- In passing
- In passingNiyodo River
The operator collects you at the cruise terminal
- Pickup
- At the cruise terminal →Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book.The terminal in Google Maps
- Kochi New Port has no public transport, and Katsurahama needs wheels; this day puts all of it in one car, with port pickup listed among the inclusions.
- The operator lists Chikurinji Temple (60 min), lunch at Hirome Market (90 min), Kochi Castle (90 min, admission included) and Katsurahama with the Ryoma statue (60 min).
- Private, with an English-speaking guide, and the operator says it can handle vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requests.
Couples or small families on a call of 10 hours or more who want the castle and the coast without arranging taxis.
Only 5 reviews so far, and the exclusions are muddled: lunch appears to be included only for groups of 16 or more (the operator quotes about 15-25 USD a head otherwise). The listing also names two mountain river stops, Niko-buchi and the Niyodo, that the day's description never mentions; ask what is really planned.
What you will see
~3.5hKochi Castle
One of only twelve original castles — keep, gates and palace all survived.
Our guide to it
~3hHirome Market
Sixty stalls, shared tables, day-drinking locals who will toast you — Kochi’s living room.
Our guide to it
~3h from the ship by taxiKatsurahama beach & Ryoma
The crescent beach where Sakamoto Ryoma’s statue stares at the Pacific he opened Japan to.
Our guide to it
~8hThe full Kochi day, guided
Kochi Castle, Hirome Market, Chikurinji temple and the Makino Botanical Garden with a local guide — the guided day with the most ratings at this port.
Our guide to itCheck dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Kochi
Princess Cruises prices from its public Kochi excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Explore Kochi: private tour by Car with licensed guide worth it from the Kochi cruise port?
A private full day by car covering Kochi's three anchors (the castle, Hirome Market and Katsurahama) plus a pilgrimage temple, for couples on a long call. Best for: Couples or small families on a call of 10 hours or more who want the castle and the coast without arranging taxis.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 7 hr – 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Runs 7-8 hours, so it only fits a full-day call; pickup at the port is listed as included.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
Only 5 reviews so far, and the exclusions are muddled: lunch appears to be included only for groups of 16 or more (the operator quotes about 15-25 USD a head otherwise). The listing also names two mountain river stops, Niko-buchi and the Niyodo, that the day's description never mentions; ask what is really planned.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
Yes: pickup is at the cruise terminal. Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book; the operator confirms where the driver or guide waits.
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 10 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$765, on a private basis.
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