Hirome Market
Hirome Market is located in the heart of Kochi City, just a 2-minute walk from Kochi Castle. Opened in 1998, this market is named after "Hiroto Fukao Banken," a high-ranking official from the Tosa Domain, and was built as a core of revitalizing the shopping district. Inside the market, over 60 shops gather, offering restaurants where you can taste Tosa cuisine, fresh seafood shops, and unique雑貨 stores, creating a bustling atmosphere reminiscent of a "yatai village." Visitors can freely enjoy the food and drinks they purchase at the square, which has approximately 400 seats, making it a popular spot for tourists.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Hirome Market
- Location
- 〒780-0841 2-3-1 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
- Access
- Take the Tosa Den Transportation Sanbashi Line from JR Kochi Station to Sanbashidori 5-Chome for 5 minutes, then transfer at Harimaya Bridge to the Tosa Den Transportation Ino Line heading towards Ino for 3 minutes, and get off at Ohashidori, which is a 3-minute walk. It takes about 15 minutes by car from Kochi IC.
- Parking
- 180 standard vehicle spaces
- Business Hours
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM; on Sundays, it opens at 7:00 AM (varies by store).
- Regular Holiday
- Annual closure days: 6 to 7 days per year.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：088-822-5287
- Official Website
