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7 recommended restaurants in Kochi City that are comfortable for families with children

Enjoying delicious food is one of the best parts of traveling. Since it's a family trip, you want your kids to enjoy it to their heart's content. We've picked out kid-friendly restaurants in Kochi City where both adults and children can relax and unwind. From a cafe with plenty of play equipment to a long-established Tosa cuisine restaurant that welcomes you with warm hospitality, we've compiled a list of 7 restaurants with a wide variety of options that will satisfy you with both their taste and service.

A book cafe where you can experience the world of picture books

"King's Cheeseburger Set" is 1,280 yen. It comes with fries and a drink. The bakery is located in the same chain, and the buns are original.
"King's Cheeseburger Set" is 1,280 yen. It comes with fries and a drink. The bakery is located in the same chain, and the buns are original.

This book cafe has a world that seems as if it has jumped out of a picture book. Playful designs inspired by Aesop's Fables are scattered throughout the cafe.

There is a wide selection of Western dishes that both adults and children can enjoy, such as pizza, pasta, hamburgers, and beef stew. Hamburgers are also popular, and the "King's Cheeseburger Set" is a great combination of thick, juicy beef patty and rich cheddar cheese. The store's showcase also features homemade desserts such as tarts and roll cakes that are perfect after a meal.

A variety of seats are available to choose from depending on the occasion and mood

The interior of the store is like a fairy tale world. There is also a bakery corner, and you can just buy things.
The interior of the store is like a fairy tale world. There is also a bakery corner, and you can just buy things.

The interior of the restaurant is mainly table seating and box sofa seats. The objects and furniture are also cute, so any angle is picturesque. There are also four private rooms at the back of the restaurant, which are so popular that some people visit just for the private rooms. Seats can be reserved in advance, making it a popular choice for families with children. There are picture books placed throughout the restaurant that you can freely pick up, so you can relax while reading a book, and you'll likely find yourself staying for a long time. There is also terrace seating outside, so on nice days it is recommended to enjoy your meal while feeling the natural breeze.

Comments Local Guide
Located in a corner of "Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore," it is easy to drop by and is always crowded with locals. The Property also has a nursing room and diaper changing station, as well as the "Kochi City Regional Childcare Support Center Maman," which is open to non-Kochi residents.
Aesop's Kitchen
  • URLhttps://gendaikigyosha.co.jp/locations/aesop
  • 住所Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Minamigoza 6-10 "Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore" MAP
  • アクセスJR高知駅から車で約5分
  • バスアクセスTake a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at Minamigoza and walk for about 4 minutes
  • 営業時間9:00～21:00（L.O.20:30）
  • 定休日Open daily
  • TEL088-821-6488
  • 駐車場free

Adults and children alike will be delighted. Enjoy a special lunch

The "Special Lunch" includes a cake buffet and the "Daily Lunch" for 2,000 yen per person. Orders are for two or more people. Reservations must be made by the day before.
The "Special Lunch" includes a cake buffet and the "Daily Lunch" for 2,000 yen per person. Orders are for two or more people. Reservations must be made by the day before.

During the day, it serves as a cafe, and in the evening, it serves as a private children's club for local children who have just returned from school. During lunchtime, it is bustling with businessmen and students from nearby offices.
The food menu includes a set menu of "Daily Lunch," "Special Keema Curry" using Shimanto Pork, and "Vegetable and Shrimp Penne Gratin." There is also a "Special Lunch" available only on weekdays, which includes a mini cake buffet with the daily lunch, and is highly popular for its gorgeous appearance and high level of satisfaction. The types of cakes and fruits are a surprise for you to enjoy once you visit.

Enjoy sweets with your children in the kids' space on the second floor

The kids' space is open for 90 minutes from 11:00 and 12:40. This is only available for lunch, and reservations can be made in advance. Baby cots are also available.
The kids' space is open for 90 minutes from 11:00 and 12:40. This is only available for lunch, and reservations can be made in advance. Baby cots are also available.

"Seasonal Afternoon Tea" will be available as a limited menu from 2pm onwards. Fruit cakes, baked goods, open sandwiches and more are served on a three-tiered stand, and can be enjoyed with tea and other drinks.

The first floor is a stylish shop with a dark green theme, while the second floor is yellow, and in addition to table seating, the second floor also has a raised kids' space. Not only can you enjoy meals and desserts with your small children, but there are also picture books, toys, and kids' chairs, so you can relax and enjoy your time here.

Comments Local Guide
In addition to the regular daily lunch, they also offer a 2/3 size junior and 1/2 size kids' lunch. You can also choose how spicy or not your special keema curry is. This thoughtful attention to detail is a big hit with families with children.
Pencil and fork
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/enpitsutofork
  • 住所1-9-13 Atagocho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 10 minutes walk from JR Kochi Station
    Approximately 3 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
  • 営業時間11:00-18:00, until 17:00 on Sundays
  • 定休日New year holiday season
  • TEL088-873-5010
  • 駐車場None (If you spend 1,000 yen or more, we will provide you with a complimentary ticket for the affiliated Parking next to the store)

A kid-friendly cafe where you can experience the deliciousness of Hawaii

"The Node Loco Moco" 1,200 yen. Comes with fries, salad, soup and juice. Limited to 10 meals per day.
"The Node Loco Moco" 1,200 yen. Comes with fries, salad, soup and juice. Limited to 10 meals per day.

This Hawaiian cafe is run by a husband who grew up in Hawaii and a wife who grew up in Kochi. They opened in the summer of 2023 with the desire to create a place where people could casually bring their children.

The dishes served here are the authentic Hawaiian flavors that the owner has been familiar with since he was a child. All dishes are suitable for families. "The Node Loco Moco" is a luxurious dish of juicy hamburger steak topped with homemade bacon smoked for three hours. The homemade gravy sauce is rich in flavor and richness, and has a smooth texture, creating a perfect harmony between the rice, hamburger steak, and bacon.

The moist American cookies are addictive, and a must-try!

The interior of the store has a cool impression with plants placed everywhere. Take-out only is also available.
The interior of the store has a cool impression with plants placed everywhere. Take-out only is also available.

They also serve the popular Hawaiian "Spam Musubi" and "The Node Hamburger" with rich cheddar cheese and gravy sauce. They also have many fans of their moist, soft-boiled homemade American cookies. They come in flavors such as "Matcha White Chocolate Macadamia" and "Chocolate Chip Walnut Sea Salt," and are so delicious you'll be hooked once you try them.

The restaurant mainly has table seating, but a portion of it has been turned into a camping-style kids' space. The aisles are wide enough to accommodate strollers, so the whole family can relax and unwind.

Comments Local Guide
The owner is a talented player who won first place in the 30s division of the 2022 Kendama World Cup. As a result, he is dedicated to spreading the kendama culture by holding kendama classes for children in the store and selling stylishly designed kendama.
The Node Hawaiian Cafe
  • URLhttps://www.instagram.com/thenodekochi
  • 住所9-12 Tenjincho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 6 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
    About 7 minutes walk from Umenotsuji Station on the Tosaden Transportation Line
  • バスアクセスTake a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Ohashi-dori" and walk for about 9 minutes
  • 営業時間11:00〜16:00
  • 定休日Closed on Sundays, public holidays, and other irregular holidays
  • 駐車場free
  • メモReservations can be made via Instagram DM. Information on closing days and other details are updated regularly.

A stylish cafe renovated from a warehouse

"Weekly Lunch Plate" 1,000 yen. A well-balanced dish. The restaurant is particular about the ingredients, using vegetables grown in its own farm.
"Weekly Lunch Plate" 1,000 yen. A well-balanced dish. The restaurant is particular about the ingredients, using vegetables grown in its own farm.

A large warehouse has been renovated into a cafe. The spacious interior includes seating on the second floor, and its secluded, attic-like atmosphere is popular with adults and children alike.

The menu is extensive, with a variety of dishes including the "weekly lunch plate" that includes plenty of vegetables, as well as the "New Zealand sirloin steak meat lunch plate" and the "oven-kneaded hand-kneaded cheese hamburger plate," which will satisfy your craving for a hearty meal. Lunch is served until 2 p.m., but there are also meals available all day, so you don't have to worry if you miss lunchtime.

Plenty of services to make families with children happy

The interior of the store has a stylish atmosphere that retains the rugged atmosphere of a warehouse.
The interior of the store has a stylish atmosphere that retains the rugged atmosphere of a warehouse.

The first floor is spacious with table and counter seats, and the seats are arranged in a spacious manner, so it is also easy to enter the shop with a stroller. At the back of the shop, there is a kids' room where you can take off your shoes and relax, and picture books and toys are also available. Only two groups can use it. It may fill up quickly, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.
The second floor has a large sofa seating area, which is also popular with families. They also offer a kids' menu with dishes like omelet rice and minced chicken rice, making this a family-friendly restaurant.

Comments Local Guide
In one corner of the store there is a corner selling cheap snacks, which is popular with both children and adults. In addition to cheap snacks, they also sell vegetables from their own farm at reasonable prices, which makes them so popular that they sell out quickly.
Natural Farm Cafe Kamakura
  • URLhttps://www.pleasislaboratory.com/窯蔵
  • 住所2-4-9 Kuzushima, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセス10 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
    About 3 minutes walk from Nishitakasu Station on the Tosaden Transportation Line
  • バスアクセスTake the bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Kuzushimabashi Higashizume" and walk for about 4 minutes
  • 営業時間11:00-23:00, lunch until 14:00
  • 定休日January 1st
  • TEL088-883-3785
  • 駐車場free

Enjoy traditional Kochi cuisine with the whole family

The "Sawachi Cuisine (All Groups)" for two people costs 10,000 yen and includes sashimi, seared bonito, sushi, fried foods, and more served on one plate.
The "Sawachi Cuisine (All Groups)" for two people costs 10,000 yen and includes sashimi, seared bonito, sushi, fried foods, and more served on one plate.

Founded in 1917 (Taisho 6), this restaurant has long been loved by tourists and locals alike, and serves a wide variety of Kochi cuisine, including seared bonito and sawachi dishes, which feature seasonal ingredients served on a single plate.

Sarabachi cuisine is a local dish that has developed uniquely while being linked to Tosa's "Okyaku culture" (a Tosa dialect word for banquets). It is customary for adults and children to gather together around the meal. Sarabachi cuisine at "Tosa Cuisine Tsukasa Kochi Main Branch" is served not only as a "zengumi" dish that includes the delicacies of Tosa from appetizers to main dishes and desserts on one plate, but also as a course with Sarabachi cuisine as the main dish.

The dignity and hospitality that only a long-established restaurant can offer

Although the atmosphere is formal, there are many tatami rooms and private rooms, so children can relax and unwind.
Although the atmosphere is formal, there are many tatami rooms and private rooms, so children can relax and unwind.

Locally, this restaurant is often used for celebrations for children, such as the first meal, first festival, and Shichigosan, and as such, it offers plenty of child-friendly services. There are over 20 private rooms in the tatami room style, and they can accommodate two or more people. Kids chairs are also available, and strollers are also allowed inside.

With the dignity and warm hospitality that only a long-established restaurant can offer, this is a restaurant you should definitely visit with your family if you want to enjoy the food culture that only a long-established restaurant in Kochi can boast of.

Comments Local Guide
There is also a store at Kochi Airport where you can enjoy Tosa cuisine just like at the main store in Kochi. If there is a dish you want to try again or a menu item you missed, why not stop by at the end of your trip to Kochi?
Tosa Cuisine Tsukasa Kochi Main Branch
  • URLhttps://kazuoh.com/
  • 住所1-2-15 Harimayacho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 12 minutes walk from JR Kochi Station
    About 1 minute walk from Tosa Electric Railway Harimayabashi Station
  • バスアクセスTake a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Kita Harimayabashi" and walk for about 3 minutes
  • 営業時間12:00 - 15:00 (LO14:30), 17:00 - 21:30 (LO20:30)
    *Lunch on Sundays and holidays is served from 11:30
  • 定休日Irregular holidays
  • TEL088-873-4351
  • 駐車場none

A full izakaya menu that children can enjoy together

Grilled Kuroge Wagyu (Tosa Wagyu) (120g) for 2,618 yen and other dishes are available with 1 cup of the original pure rice sake "Horikawa" for 528 yen.
Grilled Kuroge Wagyu (Tosa Wagyu) (120g) for 2,618 yen and other dishes are available with 1 cup of the original pure rice sake "Horikawa" for 528 yen.

This quaint izakaya was renovated from a sake brewery and serves Kochi's local cuisine, including fresh bonito sashimi, and local sake.

Besides fish dishes, the menu that uses local brand meat is also highly recommended. "Hachikin chicken shichimi-yaki," "grilled Japanese black beef (Tosa wagyu)," and "braised Tosa pork" are not only great snacks for adults to enjoy with their drinks, but are also popular with children. There are also dishes such as "local fish with grated yam rice" and "Hachikin chicken porridge," which are perfect for adults to finish off a night of drinking, and for children to fill up their stomachs.

A warm and retro atmosphere in a renovated sake brewery

There is a sunken kotatsu room on the second floor. The restaurant is spacious with seating for about 100 people.
There is a sunken kotatsu room on the second floor. The restaurant is spacious with seating for about 100 people.

The local sake is carefully selected from 14 breweries in Kochi Prefecture, and a variety of seasonal sakes are available. For first-time visitors, we recommend the "Sake Tasting Set," which allows you to taste three types of local sake of your choice.

The interior of the restaurant, which was renovated from a sake brewery, has a retro feel to it. There are various types of seating, including sunken kotatsu seats on the first floor and private rooms with tables and sunken kotatsu on the second floor, providing a spacious space where you can relax with your children. There are many families with children, especially during the early hours, so you can enjoy Kochi's delicious cuisine without any worries.

Comments Local Guide
The bonito tataki is made using raw bonito, and is not grilled over straw in order to bring out the natural flavor of the bonito. Please enjoy the deliciousness of our proud bonito with some Japanese sake.
Sake Brewery Izakaya Horikawa
  • URLhttps://umai.ne.jp/archives/shop_info/horikawa
  • 住所2-1-24 Minamiharimayacho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 17 minutes walk from JR Kochi Station
    Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
    About 2 minutes walk from Tosaden Transportation Terminal Building
  • バスアクセスTake a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Harimayabashi" and walk for about 4 minutes
  • 営業時間17:30-23:30, Sundays and public holidays 17:00-22:30
  • 定休日Mondays, 2nd and 4th Sundays *Open on days before public holidays
  • TEL088-803-7900
  • 駐車場None

Kochi Prefecture's local gourmet food all in one place

"Tosashimizu Pera Yaki" 770 yen. The slightly spicy sauce is addictively delicious.
"Tosashimizu Pera Yaki" 770 yen. The slightly spicy sauce is addictively delicious.

The concept of this restaurant is "a place where you can taste everything Kochi Prefecture has to offer in one place." You can enjoy a wide range of Kochi cuisine, from a variety of Tosa dishes including bonito dishes to local B-class gourmet food.

"Tosashimizu Perayaki" is a dish of thinly rolled out dough topped with spring onions, dried small sardines, and eggs, then fried. It is a popular local dish for adults as a drinking snack and for children as a snack. Other delicacies from all over the prefecture are available, such as "Konan's Chive Salt Yakisoba," "Koshimeshi," a local dish from Otsuki town that mixes whitebait and pickled radish, and "Sukumo-style Yakiniku," which is meat and vegetables stir-fried together.

Enjoy a meal with your family in a retro atmosphere.

The interior is decorated with retro signs. The exterior is also photogenic and full of Showa-era vibes. There are also semi-private rooms.
The interior is decorated with retro signs. The exterior is also photogenic and full of Showa-era vibes. There are also semi-private rooms.

The restaurant offers sunken kotatsu seats, counter seats, and table seats. It has the lively atmosphere of a public bar, and children can easily join in to enjoy Kochi gourmet food.

They also put a lot of effort into their sake selection, carefully selecting from all 18 breweries in Kochi Prefecture. There's light-tasting summer sake, hiyaoroshi sake that can only be enjoyed in the fall, and in winter, new sake from each brewery is introduced, so the fun of choosing the perfect sake to go with your meal is also a highlight. Local sake only tastes better when paired with local cuisine. Why not enjoy the richness of Kochi Prefecture's food culture along with some fine sake?

Comments Local Guide
This restaurant is popular with people from outside the prefecture as it brings together the delicious foods of Kochi. They are particular about the freshness and quality of the fish they use, especially the bonito, so no matter what you order, it's a reliable restaurant that won't disappoint.
Harimaya Alley
  • URLhttps://harimayayokochyo.owst.jp
  • 住所2-3-7 Harimayacho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
  • アクセスApproximately 9 minutes walk from JR Kochi Station
    Approximately 2 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
    About 1 minute walk from Tosaden Transportation Hasuikecho-dori Station
  • 営業時間17:00-24:00 (Last orders for food 23:30, drinks 23:30)
  • 定休日Monday
  • TEL088-821-9775
  • 駐車場None

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