Kochi Prefecture (高知県), Japan

Kashiwa-jima in Kochi Prefecture

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Kochi Prefecture (高知県) is a prefecture on the southern coast of Shikoku in Japan. It covers 7,104.87 sq km and has a population of 800,000 (2011 estimate). It is bordered by Ehime Prefecture to the west and Tokushima Prefecture to the northeast. The capital is Kochi City.

As Kochi Prefecture faces the Pacific Ocean, away from the main populated areas of Shikoku, it is the least populous of the prefectures on the island. The prefecture is also mountainous, with only limited land for agriculture and development. The highest mountain in Kochi Prefecture is Inamura-yama, which is 1506 meters tall.

Planning your trip to Kochi Prefecture

Coming from Honshu Island, the most popular way to reach Kochi is to take the train from Okayama, which reaches Kochi City in 2.5 hours. Alternatively you can fly from Osaka-Itami, Osaka-Kansai, Tokyo-Haneda and Nagoya-Komaki to the small Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ).

Downtown Kochi, Shikoku Island, Japan

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Kochi Castle, Kochi, Japan

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Cities of Kochi Prefecture

Kochi City - capital
Aki
Kami
Konan
Muroto
Nankoku
Shimanto
Sukumo
Susaki
Tosa
Tosashimizu

Tourist Attractions of Kochi Prefecture

Cape Ashizuri
Harimaya Bridge
Katsurahama
Kochi Castle
Ohki Beach

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