Published date: September 24, 2024
[Must-See Grilled Skipjack] Live Cooking and Exciting Entertainment for Solo Travelers and Family Trips
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Staying solo on a beautiful travel day!
After sightseeing at Katsurahama, I checked in after 3 PM.
The room, while simple, was comfortable to spend time in!
Since it was on the 19th floor, the view was also great!
Although there was only a shower room and the bathroom was separate, there was a large public bath, so it was completely fine!
I also liked that there was a separate washbasin.
Next to the bed, there was an outlet with USB type A and C sockets.
At the entrance to the public bath on the 5th floor, there were towels, so I didn’t have to take any from my room.
There were also lockers for valuables.
There was a large indoor bath and sauna, and outside there was an open-air bath and cold bath.
After the bath, you could drink self-service "Ikegawa First Tea" and “Ginger Yuzu” at the tea station.
At 5 PM, I participated in an activity called "Tosa Okakyou Course" (optional and free).
They explained the platter cuisine and parlor games with a video.
You can also experience the parlor games (participation by nomination/limited number of people).
It was unexpectedly fun (about 20 minutes).
At 6 PM, I headed to the 2nd floor for a dinner buffet.
When I told the staff my name at the reception, they explained the recommended dishes and guided me to my table.
You can see the making of the highlight, "Grilled Bonito with Straw"!
I could see the process of preparing, lighting the straw, and grilling the bonito through acrylic!
This is a point where you want to film with your smartphone (be careful not to get too close as it's hot).
Once grilled, they provided it to me immediately, and I could have as many servings as I wanted, so I ate a lot!
There were also dishes unique to Kochi and buffet staple dishes.
At 9 PM, I watched the "Yosakoi Gaku En Live".
There were naruko (clappers) placed on the grand staircase, so I was ready with one in each hand!
First, they explained the history of Yosakoi with a video.
Then they taught us how to hold and play the naruko.
The Yosakoi Gaku En Live consists of 3 parts.
1: General Yosakoi Viewing
2: Yosakoi Lecture & Dance Together
3: OMO7 Kochi Original Yosakoi Viewing
The Yosakoi lecture was by nomination and had restrictions on the number of participants. *The choreography is not too difficult.
Day 2
I went to the public bath early in the morning.
The open-air bath in the morning is the best!!
After getting ready, I participated in the Sunday-only activity, "Sunday Market Guide".
I took a tram to Harimaya Bridge.
The road leading to Kochi Castle becomes a pedestrian paradise, with many shops lined up.
They sell not only food ingredients but also traditional crafts and flowers.
After strolling for a while, I returned to the hotel, relaxed in my room, and checked out at 11 AM.
It was a fun trip!
Experiences during the trip
○About Katsurahama
- Katsurahama Aquarium
You can feed the animals for 100 yen per time.
It is recommended for both adults and children to experience.
- Kaizumi Shrine
A scenic spot with great views and photo ops.
- Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
The view of the sea from within the facility is very beautiful and recommendable.
*Swimming is prohibited at Katsurahama.
○Kochi Castle
- There are coin lockers available, so you can drop off your luggage before going to see it.
*It costs 100 yen to lock, but you get it back.
- The view from the main keep is great and a recommended spot!
It is a must-see for those who love high places.
○Hirome Market
- Anbaei
There is a gyoza shop selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog.
*It's a food court format, so you need to secure a table before making purchases (no standing eating allowed).
- Myojinmaru
A place where you can eat freshly grilled bonito.
Here, it's recommended to eat it with salt! You can also see the bonito being grilled here.