Hirome Market
ひろめ市場
Hirome Market is a lively indoor food hall in central Kochi City, often called "Kochi's kitchen". It is named after Hirome, a chief retainer of the old Tosa domain whose mansion once stood here. Around 60 small shops sell local dishes and goods, and people eat together at large shared tables. Kochi Castle is a short walk away.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 10:00–23:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 9:00–23:00 on Sundays. Hours vary by shop.
- Closed
Closed on New Year's Day and about 6 other days a year.
- Admission
Entry is free. You pay for food at each shop, and credit cards are generally not accepted.
- Getting there
About a 3-minute walk from Ohashidori tram stop.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The market has izakaya (Japanese pubs) and bars next to the food stalls.
- Please do not bring food and drink from outside. The main areas are accessible by wheelchair.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Drinking is a big part of the atmosphere here, and many of the around 60 eateries serve local sake. The official tourism page lists no halal options, so check each stall's ingredients.
- Sharing tables with strangers is normal and expected here. There are over 400 seats, so you can usually find a place even when it is busy.
- Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
- Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kochi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Kochi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:54
- Sunrise06:28
- Dhuhr11:51
- Asr14:49
- Maghrib17:11
- Isha18:35
Times are calculated for Kochi City. Times may differ elsewhere in Kochi.
Places to pray near Hirome Market
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Hirome Market
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Maarten Heerlien from Voorschoten, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitkochijapan.com