Published date: August 21, 2024
Weekend Trip to Kochi: Eat, Dance, and Drink
Room Type Stayed
Utage Twin Room
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
660 ~
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Experience of the stay
I thoroughly enjoyed the newly created omo buffet and the Yosakoi dance. It's a hotel that serves as a destination for travelers.
1.Access
Don’t you think Shikoku feels far for those in Kanto? However, the flight from Haneda to Kochi takes about an hour and a half, and you'll arrive in no time. I booked a JAL flight using hafh, and even during popular time slots, you can reserve it using the same coin amount, making it perfect for weekend trips. It takes about 40 minutes by express bus from the airport to the hotel, and you reach the hotel within 5 minutes from the bus stop. Just be careful as Suica can't be used here!
2.Before Check-in: Cafe
I arrived in the morning, so I stored my luggage in a self-service locker at the hotel and took a break at the cafe. The sweet potato frappe was almost like a parfait. There are also unique desserts and light meals available that are characteristic of Kochi, so you might want to try them!
3.Room
The space is spacious, which is great because you can walk barefoot, and the cushions between the beds make it cozy. However, the layout seems to utilize the structure of the hotel before its renovation, so it doesn't feel very much like omo. I preferred the rooms at omo7 Osaka. It would have been nice to have a daybed like the ones in Osaka.
4.Okyaku Course
At 5 PM, a course where you can learn about Kochi's culture was held, which included a corner to try out Kochi's drinking game with cups and chrysanthemums, providing a real experience. However, it's done with juice instead of sake, so it's safe for children.
5.Buffet
This is highly recommended! It offers a complete collection of Kochi's gourmet dishes. While the number of dishes is not excessively large, the quality of all the food is very high. Even on a short trip, you can taste all the famous dishes of Kochi, including Katsuo Tataki, dumplings from street stalls, and countryside sushi.
6.Sunday Market Tour
You can visit shops recommended by the Omorensha together, so it's reassuring even for first-timers.
It was a wonderful accommodation that made me want to stay another night.
Experiences during the trip
I went to Katsurahama to take a commemorative photo with Ryoma, and spent time at Hirome Market. Hirome Market is full of spots where you can drink during the day, typical of Kochi. You might think that the grilled mackerel and dumplings you can find there taste similar to what you can eat in Tokyo, but they are completely different. They were so delicious.
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