A Boozy Traveler's Guide to Kochi

📅 Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Nakamura Station (Shimanto Pia Hall)
Day 2: Around Kochi Station
🏨 Accommodation: Suzun
🍴 Food Spots: Hirome Market near Kochi Station

Congratulations to Shimanto Pia Hall on its 1st anniversary! 🎊

For those planning a trip to Shimanto Pia Hall, here are some recommendations! If you want to enjoy local cuisine, head to "Ajigekijo Chika." When in Shimanto, you absolutely must try river shrimp, bonito, moray eel, and more. The menu and local sake are top-notch! Plus, they offer plenty of half-sized portions, perfect for solo travelers. 🍴

They also have a variety of rice dishes to finish your meal, so there's no way you can try everything in just one visit! 🤣 And don't forget to take in the stunning views of the Shimanto River while you're there.

At Kochi Station, make sure to visit the famous "Hirome Market!" You can start drinking as early as 10 AM—perfect for those who want to enjoy a drink right after checking out of their hotel. 🍶 For sake lovers, this is paradise. Order a shochu on the rocks, and you'll get a glass filled to the brim. You can also watch live demonstrations of bonito being seared over straw flames. ✨

For lunch, treat yourself at "Unagi HASHIMOTO." 🫢 The eel is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—absolutely divine! It's a popular spot, so reservations are recommended. Even if you don't book in advance, you can still get in by waiting. Just give your phone number at the entrance, and they'll call you when your table is ready, so you won't waste time waiting around. ✌🏻

In the meantime, feel free to wander around and explore. 🎵

Enjoy your wonderful trip to Kochi!

Post by sakibo | Sep 1, 2025