ASUKA III Cruises
Depart from Kobe during the holiday and call at Kochi, savoring Tosa's winter delicacies like bonito and lobster while experiencing the free-spirited Tosa character along the warm Pacific coast.
In Kobe the mountains and the sea are only a few streets apart. The Kitano houses were built for foreign merchants in the Meiji era, the stone buildings of the old foreign settlement are now shops, and the waterfront lights up after dark. From the terminal, Sannomiya is a walk or a short ride away.
From the Airport to the Pier:Kansai International Airport、Kobe Airport、Sannomiya
Half a Day Before Boarding:Kitano Ijinkan、Kobe Port Tower、Former Foreign Settlement、Nankinmachi
One More Day After Disembarking:Nada Sake Breweries、Arima Onsen、Mount Rokko
Local flavours:Kobe Beef、Akashiyaki、Nada Sake、Western Pastries
Kochi (Tosa) faces the Pacific Ocean and is the hometown of Sakamoto Ryoma. The bow-shaped white sands of Katsurahama, the surviving castle keep of Kochi Castle, and the lively Sunday Market together create the history and seascape of Tosa.
Ryoma and Tosa History: Day Route:Katsurahama Beach、Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum、Kochi Castle、Harimaya Bridge、Sunday Market
Local flavours:Straw-Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki)、Tosa Local Sake、Sawachi Cuisine、Yatai Gyoza