Kochi prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.

Located on the Pacific side of Shikoku, Kochi Prefecture has many precious natural environments such as the famous Cape Muroto and Cape Ashizurimisaki, the habitat of swallowtail butterfly, and the Shimanto River.

Names, explanations and maps of tourist attractions in Kochi prefecture such as national scenic spots, eight views of Japan, 100 waterfalls and 100 beaches, cherry blossom spots, hot springs, old shrines and temples are posted.

Kochi prefecture. Map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, 100 selections.

Kochi prefecture's map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections. — Kochi prefecture’s map of sightseeing spots, famous places, famous temples, Japan 100 selections.

Kochi Prefecture’s Special natural monuments, national scenic spots, three major XX, 100 landscapes of Japan, etc.

There are two specific natural monuments in Kochi prefecture.

SUGI’s large cedar tree (Nagaoka-gun) with an estimated age of 3000 years, which is said to be the best cedar in Japan.

Habitat of Mikadoageha (A rare species of swallowtail butterfly) (KouchiCity).

The national scenic spots include Cape Muroto (Muroto City), which was created by the rough sea, and Irino Matsubara (Kuroshio Town), which is famous for its pine forests that line the white beaches.

Kochi Prefecture is characterized by its rich nature.

Shikoku Karst (Takaoka District) is one of the three major karst plateaus.

Ryuga Cave (Kami City), one of the three major limestone caves

Among them, the Shimanto River (Shimanto City), which is designated as one of the three major clear streams, is famous as “the last clear stream in Japan”.

In addition, the magnificent nature of Cape Muroto is one of the eight most scenic spots in Japan.

Kochi Prefecture’s 100 selections (coast, famous castle, waterfall, cherry blossom spot)

In Kochi Prefecture, Todoroki Waterfall (Kami City), Otaru Waterfall (Ochi Town), and Ryuo Waterfall (Otoyo Town) have been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Ryuo Waterfall is also selected as Tosa’s famous water 40

Cape Muroto (Muroto City), Irino Coast (Kuroshio Town), and Katsurahama Park (Kochi City), which is famous for the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, are also designated as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan.

Kagamino Park (Kami City) and Makino Park (Sakawa Town) have been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan.

Kochi Castle (Kochi City), which has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles, was rebuilt after being destroyed by a fire in the Edo period, and is now a valuable castle that has been built for over 400 years.

Okatoyo Castle (Nankoku City) has also been selected as one of the 100 Continued Top 100 Japanese Castles.

Kochi Prefecture’s Ancient shrines and temples, famous temples and hot springs

Kochi Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Shikoku and has inland mountainous areas and magnificent Pacific Ocean nature.

Cape Ashizuri (Tosashimizu City) is the southernmost cape in Shikoku and has abundant water resources as the only place in Japan where the Kuroshio directly hits.

Kashiwa Island (Hata-gun) is very popular as one of the world’s leading diving spots.

The largest cave at Cape Ashizuri, Hakusan Cave (Tosashimizu City), is designated as a natural monument in Kochi Prefecture as Japan’s largest granite cave.

Yasui Valley (Agawa-gun) is the place where the most beautiful river flows in the Niyodogawa basin.

In addition, there are many areas in Kochi prefecture that are popular with tourists, such as Kitagawa Village Monet’s Garden (Aki District) and Muroto Dolphin Center (Muroto City).