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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kochi

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kochi, Japan

Updated February 9, 2022

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Unusual Attractions in Kochi

The god before he was moved to his current location.

Kochi, Japan

Berobero no Kamisama

This extremely naked God of Drunkards welcomes visitors to Kochi Station.

Make a wish on the fish!

Kochi, Japan

Tsuribune Shrine

At the "fishing boat shrine," an offering is said to help ward off fevers.

Are we missing something unusual?

Sawada Mansion.

Kōchi-shi, Japan

Sawada Mansion

Though technically an illegal structure, this eclectic DIY apartment complex is beloved by its residents.

1 mile from Kochi

The (in)famous katsuo parfait.

Nankoku, Japan

Yuzuan Restaurant

Come for the fish sundae, stay for the collection of Studio Ghibli cat buses.

5 miles from Kochi

Endless parade of amphibians

Tosa, Japan

Omirokusama Shrine

Plagued with warts? Leave a frog at this small shrine in the city of Tosa, and you may be cured.

6 miles from Kochi

Inside the carriage

Sakawa, Japan

Uemachi Station

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

14 miles from Kochi

Aki, Japan

Ioki Cave

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

23 miles from Kochi

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