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Cape Ashizuri足摺岬
Spend a half‑day at the cape; add a night in Ashizuri if you need a base for the lighthouse and temple.
Cape Ashizuri marks Shikoku's southern tip, offering free park walks, the Tengu‑no‑Hana viewpoint, a small John Manjirō museum and Kongōfuku‑ji temple. All sights cluster at the tip, so a half‑day suffices; stay overnight only for convenience or to avoid a rushed return from Kochi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, typhoons)
- Airport
- KCZ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cape Ashizuri110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cape Ashizuri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyCape Ashizuri is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on narrow mountain roads, limited mobile coverage, and occasional strong winds at the viewpoint.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKCZ Kochi Ryōma Airport (Bus 4 h 40 min, ¥4,000 (≈ US$30) to the cape (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundAll attractions are within walking distance at the tip; a bike or car is needed for the approach from town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,500–¥3,000 (≈ US$17–25)
- Budget bedAshizuri Resort cottage, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KCZ Kochi Ryōma Airport (Bus 4 h 40 min, ¥4,000 to the cape (check schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cape Ashizuri: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All attractions are within walking distance at the tip; a bike or car is needed for the approach from town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tosashimizu
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus from Ashizuri town, about 20 min
Shop for supplies and see the local market.
Kongōfuku‑ji Temple (pilgrimage stop)
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Walk from the cape, 10 min downhill
Main temple on the 88‑temple pilgrimage.
Manjirō Museum (Ashizuri village)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk from the cape, 20 min
Small museum about the first Japanese to visit America.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ashizuri Resort
Self‑catering cottages, ¥3,000–4,000 per night; 15 min by car to the cape; limited transport, bring your own vehicle or rent a bike.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥10,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ashizuri Resort cottage1 × 1 night × ¥3,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Bus Kochi → Ashizuri (round‑trip)1 × ¥4,000 · check schedule | ¥4,000 |
| Bike rental (full day)1 × ¥2,500 · check availability | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,450 |
| Trip total≈ ¥15,950 per person per day, bed included | ¥15,950≈ US$110 |
self‑catering; no meals included.
2026 estimate in yen; transport to the cape not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥600–¥1,200 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,500–¥3,000 (≈ US$17–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables are sparse; verify the 4 h 40 min service from Kochi (check).
- Roads to the cape include a steep 10 km (6.2 mi) climb on the Skyline route; allow extra time if biking.Roads to the cape include a steep 6.2 mi (10 km) climb on the Skyline route; allow extra time if biking.
- Limited food and shops at the cape; stock up in Tosashimizu before heading up.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kochi → Ashizuri bus: about ¥4,000 (≈ US$30), 4 h 40 min (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cape Ashizuri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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