Area Guide
Explore Kochi
Get a little closer to the place that caught your interest.
Explore Kochi through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Kochi City at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥49,679 per month in 2023.
- TransportUse Tosaden Kotsu's official information to check tram and local bus routes.
- Local connectionsFind Japanese learning, conversation sessions and cultural events through Kochi International Association. Its information covers the prefecture.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Kochi City · monthly average
- ¥49,679per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥37,184 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥49,891 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥57,536 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥61,458 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥66,012 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥57,095 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting to and around the area
Use Tosaden Kotsu's official information to check tram and local bus routes.
Check each map’s coverage and date, then consult the operator for routes and times on your travel date.
- Tosaden tram route map (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Tosaden KotsuInformation checked: 2026-09-09
- Tosaden bus maps (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Tosaden KotsuInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Ways to connect locally
Scope: Kochi prefecturewide
Find Japanese learning, conversation sessions and cultural events through Kochi International Association. Its information covers the prefecture.
Check each activity’s eligibility, availability and venue.
- Kochi International Association information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kochi International AssociationInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Explore daily-life information
Open detailed information when you need it
Scope: Kochi prefecturewide
For questions about daily life, check the consultation service. Confirm how to use it and which languages are available before making contact.
- Cocoforre living consultation (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Kochi Consultation Center for Foreign ResidentsInformation checked: 2026-09-09