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Aki安芸
Visit Aki for a day trip: 6‑hour bus from Osaka or 1‑hour train from Gomen, see the clock, samurai quarters and castle ruins.
Aki is a small coastal town in eastern Kochi Prefecture. Its main sights cluster within a 20‑minute walk from Aki Station, making a single day enough unless you want a relaxed pace. Arrive by train or bus and explore the historic clock, samurai quarters and castle remains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aki110 ▾
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 Aki, 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
- SafetyAki is low‑risk; watch train schedules and typhoon warnings in summer.
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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.
- AirportKCZ Kochi Airport (35 min by car to Aki).
- Getting aroundAki Station is the hub; most attractions are a 20‑30 min walk or 10 min bike ride.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealRamen bowl¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel dormitory, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel single, a night, per person¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel single, a night, per person¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥3,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · High ¥8,000 (≈ US$55)
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 Airport (35 min by car to Aki)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aki: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Aki Station is the hub; most attractions are a 20‑30 min walk or 10 min bike ride. Free rental bikes at the souvenir shop outside the station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kochi City
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
JR limited express from Gomen, 55 min, ¥1,170 (≈ US$8)
Capital of the prefecture, good for shopping and museums.
Osaka (Umeda) night bus
cautionDoor to door: ≈9 h total
Yosakoi night bus, 8 h 20 min, ¥6,850 (≈ US$50)
Long ride; consider staying in Osaka instead.
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.
Hostel Kochinoya
Mixed dorms from ¥3,500; close to Aki Station
Business Hotel Bencho
Singles from ¥6,500; near station
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
- ¥3,000–5,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- High
- ¥8,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dormitory1 × 1 night × ¥4,500 | ¥4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Train Gomen‑Aki (one way)1 × ¥910 · check | ¥910 |
| Bike rental (full day)1 × ¥500 · check | ¥500 |
| eSIM (1 week)1 × ¥2,500 | ¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,340 |
| Trip total≈ ¥14,750 per person per day, bed included | ¥14,750≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ramen bowl | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Local bus ride | ¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bike rental (day) | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Hostel dorm bed | ¥3,500–4,500 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Business hotel single | ¥6,500–8,000 (≈ US$45–55) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited train service: only 1‑2 trains per hour, ¥910 (≈ US$7) each (check schedule).
- Bus from Kochi Airport requires advance booking (call 3 h ahead).
- JR Pass does not cover the Gomen‑Nahari line; consider a Shikoku Rail Pass.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; Japanese emergency numbers 110/119.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kochi Airport → Aki (taxi + train): ≈¥1,210 total, 45 min (check)
- Train Gomen‑Aki (one way): ¥910 (≈ US$7), 35 min
- Night bus Osaka → Aki: ¥6,850 (≈ US$50), 8 h 20 min
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)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- 地図をください — I would like a map (chizu o kudasai)
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 Aki. 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, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Consider Shikoku Rail Pass for unlimited travel on Gomen‑Nahari line.
- Bike rental at Aki Station for flexible sightseeing.
- Book airport‑to‑station bus at least 3 h ahead.
Sources
- officialAki city official site
- officialAki tourist association guide (Japanese)
- officialKochi Airport info
- secondaryShikoku Rail Pass info
- secondaryWikivoyage: Aki, revision 5085156 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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