Hirome Market: What is Hirome Market, where the culture of Tosa is alive? │Kochi Japan

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Hirome Market in Kochi City is an attractive spot where the history and culture of Tosa is alive and well.
In this article, we will introduce in detail the history, characteristics, and worth of visiting Hirome Market. Let’s go on a journey to experience the charm of Tosa.

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Overview and characteristics of Hirome Market

Hirome Market is located in Kochi City and its name is related to Kochi Castle and Fukao Hiroto Banken.

He was a chief retainer of the Tosa clan, and served the feudal lord at the end of the Edo period, and was known as a famous chief retainer who made use of the abilities of the samurai.

Even after the Meiji Restoration, his mansion was popularly known as the Hirome House, and in 1998 it was reborn as the Hirome Market.

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Hirome Market is a place where Tosa’s culture is alive and well, and where food culture and business culture are beautifully fused.

Here you can enjoy a wide selection of fresh local ingredients, especially Tosa’s specialties.

There are many restaurants within the market, making it a great place to enjoy local flavors.

The specialty here is definitely the bonito tataki. The aroma ofbonito tataki roasted with straw is wonderful and will whet your appetite. We recommend eating it with salt.

The market is dotted with stores, giving it the feel of a food stall village. It’s styled like a food court, where you order food at the store and sit freely at tables set up all over the place.

local specialties

​Furthermore, one of the features of Hirome Market is that you can purchase local specialties.

There is a wide variety of local agricultural products and seafood, and one of the attractions is that you can purchase fresh ingredients directly.

Basic information about “Hirome Market”

InfoHirome market
Location
 2-3-1 Obiyacho, Kochi City,
 Kochi Prefecture
Business hours
 10:00-23:00
  (Weekdays, Saturdays, and holidays)
 09:00~23:00(Sunday)
Parking lot
 Parking available, but motorcycles
Inquiries
 Tel:088-822-5287
■Website
 hirome.co.jp
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Summary

Hirome Market” is loved by locals as a place where Tosa’s food culture and business culture are fused.

It is a place where local love is conveyed to tourists, with an abundance of local products and specialty dishes.

Easily accessible from Kochi city, you can fully enjoy the charm of Tosa by visiting Hirome Market.

Get to know the locals, buy fresh ingredients and souvenirs, and experience Tosa’s culture.

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