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Japan · Kōchi Prefecture

Best beaches in Kōchi

7 ranked beaches in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Kōchi

  1. 1

    Katsurahama Beach

    Landmark beach at bay entrance combining cultural significance and coastal scenery

    7.0
  2. 2

    Katsurahama Cove

    Small side cove near famous beach often overlooked

    7.0
  3. 3

    Nagahama Beach (Kōchi)

    Quiet stretch with gentle conditions ideal for casual visits

    7.0
  4. 4

    Tanoura Beach

    Small accessible beach tucked within bay coastline

    7.0
  5. 5

    Urado Bay Beach

    Sheltered bay waters offering safer swimming conditions than open ocean

    7.0
  6. 6

    Urado Bay Cove

    Small tucked-away cove within bay rarely noticed by visitors

    7.0
  7. 7

    Urado Bay Shore Beach

    Sheltered bay-side beach offering calmer waters than open coast

    7.0

What makes Kōchi's beaches stand out?

Kōchi sits in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kōchi or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.