Highlights of the Kōchi Sunday Market
The Kōchi Sunday Market is a street market held along Otesuji, which stretches east from the Otemon Gate of Kōchi Castle. Over approximately 1 km, stalls offer Kōchi-style foods and everyday goods, including vegetables, fruit, rustic sushi, imo-ten, knives and ornamental plants.
Street market lined with stalls for about 1 km
Image: 無料画像・フリー画さんより引用掲載 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped, resized, and sharpened)Around 300 stalls line one side of Otesuji. Along with goods for tourists, vendors sell vegetables, fruit, flowers, hardware and other items that local people buy for everyday life, making the market itself a reflection of life in Kōchi.
Besides seasonal citrus fruits and vegetables, you can also discover foods unique to Kochi, such as country-style sushi, sweet potato tempura, mochi and dried fish. Since the participating shops and the items on offer vary from day to day, part of the Sunday market’s appeal is browsing the stalls for seasonal ingredients and products characteristic of Kochi.
The market’s history spanning more than 300 years
Kochi's street markets are said to date back to 1690, when the Tosa Domain designated the days and locations for holding them. The tradition continued despite changes in day and location, and today's Sunday Market attracts not only tourists but also local residents doing their everyday shopping.
Basic Information about Kochi Sunday Market
The information below was checked against official sources on September 24, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official Website
- Find event information, a stall map, and the history of the street market.
日曜市 - 観光情報サイト - 高知市ホームページ（観光魅力創造課）www.city.kochi.kochi.jp
- 📍 Location
- Otesuji in Kochi City. The market extends approximately 1km east from the Otemon Gate of Kochi Castle.
- 🕒 Opening Hours
- The market is generally held every Sunday. It is closed on January 1 and 2 and during the Yosakoi Festival from August 10 to 12. Approximate operating hours are 6:00–14:00, including setup and cleanup. ⚠️ Hours vary by stall, and many vendors begin packing up in the afternoon. Visit in the morning for the best selection.
- 💶 Admission
- Admission is free. You only pay for the items you purchase.
- ⏱️ Suggested Visit Duration
- Allow approximately 30–45 minutes to walk through part of the market, or around 60–90 minutes to browse the stalls from end to end. ⚠️ The time required varies depending on how long you spend eating and shopping.
Getting to Kochi’s Sunday Market
On Foot and by Tram
Exit Kochi Castle through the main Otemon Gate onto Otesuji Street for easy access to the market’s western end. From the Harimayabashi Bridge area, you can use tram stops such as Hasuikemachidori or Kochibashi. On market days, it is an easy stop on foot while walking from Kochi Castle toward Harimayabashi Bridge.
By car
Traffic restrictions will be in place around Otesuji during the event. As there is no dedicated parking, it is easiest to use a parking lot in the city center or travel by public transportation.
The related guide “【高知】観光スポット・グルメ・交通・モデルコースを解説” is currently available only in Japanese.
