[Kochi] Dream-like whale and dolphin watching experience: TheMana Village

• Table of Contents
• Kochi's sea charm: Kuroshio current and whales
• Whale watching experience
• summary

This is a notice from TheMana Village, a beautiful resort hotel in Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture. This time, we would like to introduce our proud whale and dolphin watching plans in detail, especially for those who are interested in Japan's nature and resorts.

Kochi's sea charm: Kuroshio current and whales

Tosa Bay, surrounded by Kochi Prefecture, benefits from the Kuroshio Current. This warm water stream is famous for attracting many whales and dolphins, and you can see a wide variety of whales and dolphins. Among them, the most representative are Bryde's whale, common dolphin, pilot whale, and southern pilot whale.

The Bryde's whale, which is particularly commonly seen, is attracted to Kochi's Kuroshio Current and lives here all year round. For this reason, the encounter rate off Cape Ashizuri is incomparably higher than in other areas.

Whale watching experience

The appeal of TheMana Village's whale watching tours lies not only in the guaranteed encounters with whales and dolphins, but also in the whole experience. As you set sail on a local fisherman's boat, you'll feel the fresh sea breeze with spectacular ocean views all around you. Then, follow the instructions from onboard and look for whales and dolphins. One day, we encountered many schools of Bryde's whales. The participants were left breathless by the graceful way they swam.

Furthermore, during the tour, we also encountered a large pod of dolphins . Their joyful swimming looks like a scene from a movie. Sharing such precious moments is what makes tours at TheMana Village so special.

Plan details

Participation with accommodation plan

You can now reserve your plan from the reservation site. Please consider this in conjunction with your stay.

Book a whale watching plan

Advance reservation/optional participation

Please inquire at reception when checking in.

・Operating period: April to October

・Minimum number of participants: 3 people (you may share the ride with other customers)

・1 person: 10,000 yen (tax included)

・Please let us know at check-in (we also welcome inquiries via email or Instagram DM).

Itinerary (for reference):

During the tour, you will cruise around the ocean and Tosa Bay on a boat run by local fishermen.

From the boat, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cape Ashizuri from the sea, and in addition to whales and dolphins, you can also expect to see schools of dolphins, gliding flying fish, and encounters with seabirds .

summary

Whale watching in Tosa Bay, Kochi Prefecture is a great opportunity to feel a deep connection with nature. TheMana Village's whale watching plans are more than just a sightseeing tour .

Don't miss this special experience on your next trip to Kochi.

Notes

As the tour takes place in nature, it may be canceled due to weather. Also, there is no 100% guarantee that you will encounter whales or dolphins. Please note that there will be no refund if the encounter does not occur.

TheMana Village

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If you would like to know more about TheMana Village, please refer to the article below.

"TheMana Village", the treasure of Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost tip of Shikoku - an exquisite resort experience that combines spectacular views and comfort

TheMana Village

783 Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture 787-0315

TheMana Village is one of the largest resort areas in Shikoku. The hotel is equipped with cafes, restaurants, and hot springs. Cafes, restaurants, and hot springs are also available for non-staying guests. There are various types of guest rooms, including suites with open-air baths, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-style rooms, all with ocean views. In the spacious lounge, you can enjoy original drinks and gelato at the Cafe & Bar while gazing at the magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. On the deck of restaurant Azzurrissimo, you can enjoy drinks and dinner while listening to the sound of the sea under a magical sunset. For dinner, we prepare dishes that make use of local seasonal ingredients. You can choose Japanese or Italian when you make a reservation. At night, a star-gazing tour is held under the sky full of stars. You can also rent bicycles and take a tuk-tuk driven by the staff to go out. Please enjoy a relaxing time with rich blessings of nature.