[11 Recommended Places to Stay in Kochi by Area] Enjoy Clear Rivers, Spectacular Views, and Great Food

OMO7 Kochi by Hoshino Resorts is a new-style “city center” hotel located in the heart of Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture.
It enjoys a convenient location, Approx. 5 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station. There is also a streetcar stop about a 4-minute walk from the hotel, making it easy to get around.
One of the hotel’s highlights is OMO Dining.
It offers a buffet style where you can enjoy Kochi specialties such as straw-seared bonito.

Sansuien is an accommodation facility located in Takajomachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It stands on the site where a former lower residence of the Yamauchi family, the lords of the Tosa domain, once stood.
Set on a vast Approx. 3,000-tsubo property, it features a Japanese garden and natural hot spring water from its own source, creating an environment where history and nature are in harmony.
Even though it is in central Kochi City, guests can enjoy a quiet and relaxing stay.

Tosagyoen, founded in 1964, is located in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It is known as a long-established inn offering heartfelt hospitality and excellent cuisine.
Although it is in the center of the city, this ryokan offers a full range of open-air baths and large public baths.
There are 65 guest rooms in total, designed to meet a variety of needs, from traditional Japanese-style rooms to modern Japanese-style rooms.

Tosaryu Onsen Sanyoso is a natural hot spring ryokan facing Tosa Bay. Surrounded by the vast sea and mountains of Tosa, it offers sweeping views of nature.
It is located Approx. 40 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station.
Its seaside setting also makes it a convenient base for day trips and leisure activities.
The ryokan is located very close to Seiryuji Temple, the 36th temple of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.

Kitagawamura Onsen Yuzunoyado is a hot spring inn with 14 rooms in Kitagawa Village, Aki District, Kochi Prefecture. It is located Approx. 1 hour by car from Kochi Airport.
Located in Kitagawa Village, which is famous for yuzu production, it is a place where you can enjoy hot springs and the fragrance of yuzu.
The inn offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms, all designed as soothing spaces filled with the sound of the nearby river.
Among them, the Japanese-Western style room with cypress observation bath comes with a semi-open-air bath in the guest room.

This glamping facility in Murotomisakicho, Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture accepts only one group per day. Its standout feature is a pure white, fluffy dome-shaped instant house.
Because the instant house uses insulating materials, it is less affected by outside temperatures and stays comfortable year-round.
The property also features a private open-air bath available 24 hours a day.

Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa stands on a hill surrounded by nature and overlooking beautiful views of Tosa Bay.
It is conveniently located Approx. 20 minutes by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport.
Here, you can enjoy high-quality relaxation amid outstanding views and quiet surroundings.
Many of the rooms are Approx. 36 square meters in size, and the sea views from the guest rooms create a soothing space where you can appreciate the changing seasons.

Private villa YUHIMI Yuhimi no Oka is a private villa rental with natural hot springs in Aki City, Kochi Prefecture.
Built on a hill where the sea and sky seem to blend together, it boasts a stunning location where you can have sunset views over the Pacific Ocean and sweeping ocean views all to yourself.
Surrender yourself to the slow pace of this tropical setting and enjoy a truly special escape from everyday life.

Shimanto no Yado is a resort hotel located near the mouth of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture.
Based on the concept of “Return to nature, return to yourself,” it features spaces that make generous use of natural materials such as Tosa plaster, cedar, and stone.
Careful consideration for the environment can be seen in every detail of the building, giving it an appearance that blends naturally into the surrounding greenery.
There are 30 guest rooms in total, including Japanese-style rooms and Western-style rooms with lofts.

This hotel stands in the middle reaches of the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture, an area selected as one of Japan’s 100 hidden scenic destinations.
One of its distinctive features is the public observatory located a 3-minute walk away.
The guest rooms are divided into river-view rooms overlooking the grand Shimanto River, known as “Japan’s last clear stream,” and quiet mountain-view rooms.
Accommodation plans mainly include both dinner and breakfast, but breakfast-only and room-only options are also available.

This resort-style inn offers sweeping views of Sukumo Bay. Its biggest highlight is Shikoku’s first large terraced open-air observation bath.
Made of granite, this three-tier terraced open-air bath features a reclining bath on the front tier.
Soaking while gazing out at the sea of Sukumo, which changes expression with the passing hours, is the ultimate luxury.