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Opening days in Kochi: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Kochi with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Thursday in Kochi
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on Thursday
- Sunday MarketAlso closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat
Open on Thursday
- Kochi Castle9:00–17:00
- Hirome Market10:00–23:00Open late
- Harimayabashi BridgeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Katsurahama BeachOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Makino Botanical Garden9:00–17:00
- Chikurin-ji Temple8:00–17:00
- Ryugado Cave8:30–17:00
- Kochi Riverwalk9:00–17:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi Castle | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Hirome Market | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 10–23 | 9–23 |
| Harimayabashi Bridge | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Katsurahama Beach | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Makino Botanical Garden | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Chikurin-ji Temple | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Sunday Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 6:30–14 |
| Ryugado Cave | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 |
| Kochi Riverwalk | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
Open late in Kochi
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Hirome MarketOpen late until 23:00 on every day
- Harimayabashi BridgeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Katsurahama BeachOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kochi closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Kochi with known hours close on Monday: Sunday Market. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kochi?
On Sunday, 9 of the 9 top sights in Kochi are open: Kochi Castle, Hirome Market, Harimayabashi Bridge, Katsurahama Beach, Makino Botanical Garden, Chikurin-ji Temple, Sunday Market, Ryugado Cave and 1 more.
Which attractions in Kochi are open every day?
8 top sights in Kochi are open all seven days: Kochi Castle, Hirome Market, Harimayabashi Bridge, Katsurahama Beach, Makino Botanical Garden, Chikurin-ji Temple, Ryugado Cave, Kochi Riverwalk.
Which sights in Kochi are open late?
Hirome Market, Harimayabashi Bridge, Katsurahama Beach stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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