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Shore Excursion Full Day Private Kochi Tour from Kochi port
A private, customizable day built for cruise guests, with a licensed guide and admissions included, but the car is billed separately in cash.
US$245 per person for 2 · US$490 per car · 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
- 2 hrKochi Castle
- 1 hrChikurin-ji Temple Homotsukan
- 1 hrHirome Ichiba
- 1 hrThe Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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
- The operator writes for cruise guests specifically and says timely return to the port is guaranteed; pickup is arranged for everyone.
- The standard plan gives Kochi Castle two full hours, then Chikurin-ji's treasure hall, Makino Botanical Garden and Hirome Market, and the plan can be changed to suit your pace.
- Entrance fees for the listed attractions are included. The listing says it is wheelchair accessible, but Kochi Castle's keep has steep stairs, so ask what is possible before booking.
A group of four to eight friends sharing one car who want a guide to plan around their interests.
Transport is not in the price: the operator asks for 100,000 yen in cash for up to five people, or 120,000 yen for up to eight, on top of the guide fee. With 20 reviews it is well rated, but run the full total before comparing it with other Kochi tours.
What you will see
~3h via shuttleKatsuo tataki, flame-seared
Bonito seared over burning straw, salted, and eaten before the smoke clears — Kochi’s defining dish done theatrically at Myojinmaru’s Hirome Market stall.
Our guide to it
~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 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 Shore Excursion Full Day Private Kochi Tour from Kochi port worth it from the Kochi cruise port?
A private, customizable day built for cruise guests, with a licensed guide and admissions included, but the car is billed separately in cash. Best for: A group of four to eight friends sharing one car who want a guide to plan around their interests.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 10 hours. The tour runs 4 hr – 8 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Listed as 4 to 8 hours; the full 8-hour version needs a 10-hour call.
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. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Transport is not in the price: the operator asks for 100,000 yen in cash for up to five people, or 120,000 yen for up to eight, on top of the guide fee. With 20 reviews it is well rated, but run the full total before comparing it with other Kochi tours.
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 promises an on-time return in its own listing. 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 vehicle or group: from about US$490 for the car, so about US$245 a head for two, up to 8 travellers.
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