Hirome Ichiba is a lively covered market hall in the heart of Kochi City, housing over 60 food and drink stalls under one roof. It is the definitive place to taste katsuo no tataki — seared bonito, the iconic dish of Tosa — flambéed over straw flames right before your eyes. Long communal tables fill with locals and travellers sharing Tosa sake, local vegetables, and fresh seafood from the Pacific coast. The market operates from morning until late evening and buzzes on weekends with an unmistakably festive atmosphere.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Food
- Season
- Year-round
- Month
- Year-round
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Kochi
- City
- Kochi City
Highlights
- ◆60+ food stalls in one convivial indoor space
- ◆Straw-flame seared katsuo no tataki made to order
- ◆Wide selection of local Tosa sake and Kochi craft beer
- ◆Central location steps from Kochi Castle
- ◆Vibrant atmosphere from morning through late night