Hirome Market Travel Guide

Get a taste of the good life at a market dedicated to showcasing the delicious food, fantastic culture, and friendly nature of Kochi Prefecture.

Nearby Restaurants

SEAT RESERVATION
KOCHI

Unagiya Seiro

Unagiya Seiro serves delicious Kansai-style grilled eel in a welcoming atmosphere near Kochi Castle.

Lunch: ¥4,000-5,000
Dinner: ¥2,000-3,000
SEAT RESERVATION
KOCHI

Tosa Kuroshio Suisan Kuroshio Hiroba

Indulge in Kochi's seafood delight with straw-grilled bonito at Tosa Kuroshio Suisan, a must-visit near Hirome Market in Obiyamachi.

Lunch: ¥1,000-2,000
Dinner: ¥3,000-4,000
SEAT RESERVATION
KOCHI

Sakaba Kameji

Discover Sakaba Kameji in Kochi's Hirome Market, renowned for its unique bonito dishes and vibrant izakaya ambiance.

Dinner: ¥3,000-4,000
SEAT RESERVATION
KOCHI

Izakaya Yoichi

Izakaya Yoichi in Kochi serves signature seared bonito, fresh local seafood in a cozy setting near Hirome Market, with excellent service.

Dinner: ¥4,000-5,000

Down by Kochi Castle, in the vibrant downtown of the city, you’ll hear the hubbub coming from this covered market before you step foot inside. Founded in the late 90s as a place to celebrate the food and culture of the region, it’s now a favorite local hangout for locals and visitors alike.

Here around 60 vendors ply their trade, selling a great choice of affordable dishes and drinks. You’ll find all of the standard street food favorites like takoyaki, as well as some of the best local offerings like “Kochi dorome” fried sardines.

In laidback Kochi, people don’t have quite the same hangups about talking to strangers as in Tokyo, so you’ll find the atmosphere along the long tables of Hirome Market among the most welcoming in the country. Grab some yakitori, a glass or two of beer, and settle down to enjoy the atmosphere — you might even meet your new best Japanese friend while you’re at it!

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