Weekending in Kōchi City, Shikoku

by Sonali Dutta

Vibrant Kōchi is the biggest prefecture (state) on the island of Shikoku. With a cosmopolitan and buzzing atmosphere as well as the sea, mountains, markets and even a castle, the capital city of the prefecture makes a great long weekend trip. The city is a straightforward bus ride from Tokushima (directly from the city and about two and a half hours). My visit was at the tail end of November, perfectly timed to see the changing leaves.