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Kōchi

A laid-back Shikoku city with an original castle, a lively food hall for seared bonito and the summer Yosakoi dance festival.

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Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Aug, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Kōchi is being written. It's on the Western Japan list as If You're Nearby.

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Hiroshima

About 85 miles away

The Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome, with the floating torii of Miyajima a short ferry ride away.

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Nara

About 152 miles away

Tame deer around the world's largest wooden building, with its giant Buddha.

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Cities · UNESCO

Kyoto

About 162 miles away

Japan's old capital, with Fushimi Inari's gates, geisha, Kinkaku-ji and quiet gardens.

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Western Japan

Hiroshima, Miyajima and Shikoku's pilgrimage.

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