Bars in Kochi City, Kochi! 4 recommended spots where you can relax and enjoy yourself

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"Furansowa" is a bar in an easy-to-visit location, about a 3-minute walk from Horizume Station in Kochi, and it is said to be the bar with the longest history in Kochi.

The dim lighting gives the interior a calm atmosphere. It is well known as a place where you can take your time and enjoy a drink.

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The "gin and tonic" at this restaurant is said to have a light lime aroma and a fresh sweetness.

It also has a strong fizz, and reviews say it is perfect to drink after a meal.

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The "Martini" is also one of the popular cocktails at this place. They use gin and vermouth chilled ice cold.

It is said to have a smooth and delicious taste. It is apparently a drink that shows how carefully it is made.

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Collins Bar in Harimayacho, Kochi City, is known for offering more than 300 kinds of drinks, including rare liquors.

The stylish and chic interior is said to be very comfortable. There are counter seats and box seats.

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At this restaurant, you can enjoy original cocktails made with seasonal ingredients from Kochi, such as Niitaka nashi (Niitaka pear) and Yamakita mikan (Yamakita mandarin). They also serve a rare kokemomo (lingonberry) cocktail.

The Konatsu (summer orange) cocktail is said to have an excellent balance of tartness and sweetness.

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This restaurant also offers a wide selection of Domestic whiskies. They also have a broad range to choose from, including bourbon and Scotch.

You can enjoy high quality single malts such as Laphroaig and Bowmore with whisky in the way you like.

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Kuranowa Bar Fukuwauchi is about a 3-minute walk from Hasuikemachidori Station. It stands in a quiet residential area of Harimayacho, Kochi City. The restaurant uses a renovated kura (traditional warehouse), giving it a charming exterior.

Inside, the lighting is calm and the space has the feel of a hideaway. The second floor reportedly has stylish sofa seating.

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This shop mainly stocks Domestic Japanese and Western alcoholic drinks.

It has a wide selection of Japanese drinks such as kuri shochu (chestnut shochu) and kokuto shochu (brown sugar shochu), and the kokuto shochu is said to be especially good with soda, which the owner recommends.

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You can also enjoy Japanese sake at this restaurant. They also offer Japanese whisky such as Komagatake and Iwai, a lineup that is unique to this place.

You can fully enjoy the Japanese feel with drinks based on umeshu (plum wine) and awamori (Okinawan distilled spirit).

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Bitter Fruits, located on the 7th floor of a building just steps from Hasuikemachidori Station, is a bar where you can take in a full view of the city nightscape from the window seats.

Inside, the space has a modern, clean look with a white color scheme. The wooden louvered ceiling gives it a tropical feel.

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This shop specializes in tequila and offers a wide variety of selections.

"Campeon" lets you compare different tequilas. "Blanco" has a sharp, crisp taste. "Anejo" is known for its mellow flavor.

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It is also popular for having a great selection of liqueurs besides tequila.

They also serve cocktails made with fresh fruit, including a range of options such as melon and Shikoku (a region of Japan)-style citrus. The kiwi cocktail is said to be a frozen drink with a nice chunky fruit texture.