Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal → Kochi Castle
Walk from Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal (はりまや橋観光バスターミナル) to Kochi Castle (高知城).
Cruise port in Japan
Kochi
Allow about 25 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 23 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 17 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 247 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 9 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 1,004
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Kochi New Port Passenger Terminal. Allow about 25 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Kochi New Port Passenger Terminal.
- Taxi on Cruise Call Days
Taxis wait at the terminal when cruise ships call, but it may be crowded.
- Shuttle on Cruise Call Days
Depending on the cruise line, a shuttle bus to central Kochi may operate.
- Transport Near Kochi New Port Passenger Terminal (高知新港客船ターミナル)
There is no public transport, such as local buses or rail, near the terminal.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Kochi New Port Passenger Terminal → Katsuo-bune / Tosa Tataki Dojo
Take a taxi from the port to かつお船／土佐タタキ道場. The fare on the page is a historical reference amount; no current fare is provided.
Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal → Hirome Market
Walk from Harimayabashi Tourist Bus Terminal (はりまや橋観光バスターミナル) to Hirome Market (ひろめ市場).
Kochi places to explore
Explore 23 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Kochi Castle
Both the castle keep and the Honmaru Palace remain standing, and visitors can look out over Kochi City from the keep.
- Admission
- JPY 500
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
The approach to Kochi Castle has uphill sections and stairs, and the stairs inside the main keep are very steep, so first consider whether it is manageable for you.
Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
This memorial museum exhibits handwritten letters by Sakamoto Ryoma and related materials.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
The bus to the memorial museum runs about once an hour, so check the round-trip schedule before visiting.
Tosa Shrine
This shrine’s main hall, drum tower, and gate are designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Its offering hall (heiden) and worship hall (haiden) use an architectural style called Iritonbo.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 24 hours
Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
This botanical garden is on Mount Godai. Its grounds cover about 8 hectares, where visitors can see at least 3,000 plant species.
- Admission
- JPY 850
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
Buses to the botanical garden are infrequent, so check the round-trip schedule first and do not miss the return bus.
Kochi Castle Museum of History
This museum houses and exhibits materials related to the Tosa Domain and Kochi Prefecture.
- Admission
- JPY 500~JPY 800
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00
Sun 08:00–18:00
Chikurinji Temple, Mount Godai
This is temple No. 31 on the Shikoku pilgrimage. Visitors can also see the scenic garden and treasure museum on the grounds.
- Admission
- JPY 800
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–17:00
Cruises calling at Kochi
247 sailings are grouped into 170 cruises by ship and route.
Norwegian Cruise Line6 departure dates5 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.03Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Asia: Osaka, Kochi, Jeju & Nagoya
Incheon → Yokohama
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,270
Norwegian Cruise LineBook now
Sailing 2026.11Asia cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Asia: Taipei, Osaka, Kochi & Okinawa
Yokohama → Hong Kong
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,079
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 129 nights · Long cruise
Wc Grand Circle Pacific - Ft. Lauderdale To Los Angeles
Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Los Angeles, California
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 20,307
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 110 nights · Long cruise
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific - Los Angeles To Vancouver
Los Angeles, California → Vancouver, British Columbia
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 18,084
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01World Cruise · 114 nights · Long cruise
World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific - Roundtrip Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 18,404
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 31 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan with Halong Bay
Singapore → Yokohama
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 28 nights · Long cruise
28-Day The Philippines, Taiwan & Southern Japan
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 25 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan with Halong Bay
Singapore → Tokyo
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Norwegian Cruise Line2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2027.02 ~ 2028.02Asia cruises · 11 nights · Long cruise
Asia: Taipei, Osaka, Kochi & Okinawa
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,970
Holland America LineSailing 2027.02Asia cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Southern Japan
Tokyo departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Princess CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.03Asia cruises · 15 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan
Singapore → Yokohama
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,408
Princess CruisesSailing 2027.03Asia cruises · 26 nights · Long cruise
Southeast Asia & Japan
Singapore → Yokohama
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
170 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Kochi
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Princess Cruises · 72 sailings
Diamond Princess
7 cabin types · 17 dining venues · 27 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Princess Cruises · 58 sailings
Sapphire Princess
7 cabin types · 15 dining venues · 23 entertainment options · 13 decks
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Celebrity Cruises · 22 sailings
Celebrity Millennium
26 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 35 entertainment options · 12 decks
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises · 16 sailings
Seven Seas Splendor
10 cabin types · 10 dining venues · 39 entertainment options · 10 decks
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About Kochi
Kochi Port is visited by Atlas Ocean Voyages, Emerald Cruises, MSC Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line, with ships typically staying for about 9 hours. It is part of itineraries continuing to Kobe, Tokyo, or Matsuyama.
Cruise lines calling here: 9 places
Atlas Ocean VoyagesCelebrity CruisesEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International
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