In the blink of an eye, we are now in the second half of January. How did you spend your year-end and New Year holidays?

Our editorial staff went to Kochi Prefecture to cover "A Certain New Wi-Fi and Wireless Usage". The article has not been published yet, but during our stay, we came across a lot of free Wi-Fi in various places, so we would like to introduce them to you.

So, let's get into the travel mood and get going!

Kochi travel route order!　Sightseeing spots with free Wi-Fi

Haneda Airport

Let's start here. There are a few procedures at the airport, such as check-in and baggage inspection. You want to make sure you have enough time to get there without being late. With free Wi-Fi, you can kill some time even if you arrive too early. Wi-Fi is available in all terminals 1-3. There are some areas, such as inside stores, where it is difficult to get a connection, but you can use it almost anywhere in the airport. It is very convenient!

JAL aircraft in-flight

After you set your phone to Airplane mode and the plane is stable, you can use "JAL-WiFi". It is so nice to be able to use it even in the sky.
Copy the URL on the login screen, paste it into a browser such as Chrome or Safari, open the screen, and start using it.
It may be a little confusing at first, but once you get used to it, you will have no problem using it. For the sake of flight safety, please follow the rules of in-flight Internet use and follow the instructions of the flight attendants.

Incidentally, ANA also operates flights between Kochi Ryoma Airport and Haneda Airport, and ANA also provides free Wi-Fi on board.

Kochi Ryoma Airport

We have arrived at Kochi Ryoma Airport!　No need to worry about Wi-Fi when you get off the plane. At Kochi Ryoma Airport, you will be greeted by an area sign like this. Just connect to the Wi-Fi and you will be connected without entering a password or registering for use.

Kochi Castle History Museum

Learn the history of Kochi Castle in detail

Wi-Fi is also available at the Kochi Castle History Museum, located about 30 minutes by cab from Kochi Ryoma Airport and overlooking Kochi Castle. Why not share a fresh surprise with someone while learning all you can about the history of Kochi Castle?　The museum also offers hands-on events such as "Let's touch helmets and swords" and "Let's make your own yokai picture scroll," making it a fun museum for parents and children alike. The museum also offers a combined admission ticket that includes a visit to Kochi Castle. If you are planning to visit both, please take advantage of it.

Tosasato Agricolette

Souvenirs are available here!　A large collection of Kochi's delicious foods

A 10-minute drive northeast from Kochi Castle will take you to the Tosasato and Agricolette complexes in downtown Kochi, which are themed around food and nature. Although the JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) operates the facility, you will find not only agricultural products but also seafood. There is also a restaurant, so you can have lunch here. You can also eat Kochi's soul food "Imo-ten" here.

It is so highly recommended that you should definitely stop by if you want to buy souvenirs!　Our editorial staff also stocked up on Karinto, Miret cookies, processed seafood, and more.

Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

A vast botanical garden that can be enjoyed all year round

Free Wi-Fi is available at the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden, a 10-minute drive up a mountain road, in honor of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a botanist who was the model for the main character in the NHK TV series "Ranman," which will be broadcast in the first half of fiscal 2023. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of seasonal plants in the vast grounds. You may want to spend some time in the book cafe lined with books on plants while thinking about the hero, Makino Mantaro, who lived up to his dreams in those turbulent times.

Kochi Prefectural Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum

A must-see museum for fans of Ryoma Sakamoto

This museum is located a short distance up the mountain, close to Katsurahama Beach, which is also famous for its statue of Ryoma Sakamoto. It is a 1-minute bus ride from Katsurahama Beach. It takes about 25 to 30 minutes from the center of Kochi, so it is best to visit the museum in combination with Katsurahama. Of course, free Wi-Fi is available!　The rooftop overlooking the Pacific Ocean and other exhibits prepared as photo spots make this place a must-see for those who love Ryoma Sakamoto, but also a place that can be fully enjoyed by those who have never been interested in him.

There is also a spot where you can shake hands with the adored Ryoma!

Free Wi-Fi is available at all the places we have introduced so far, so traveling without a SIM is not a dream!

There are more!　Free Wi-Fi Spots in Kochi

Kochi City Hall

Free Wi-Fi is also available at Kochi City Hall. It is located in the center of Kochi City and Kochi Castle is just a stone's throw away. It is a public building, so it is easy to stop by when in trouble.

Kochi Racecourse

Kochi Racecourse is popular among horse racing fans nationwide for its night races. The "Rankings by halon using a high-precision positioning service", which can be viewed only when connected to the free Wi-Fi within the stadium, is a must-see. When enjoying horse racing at Kochi Racecourse, be sure to connect to the Wi-Fi no matter how many packets you have left over!

Lawson

Lawson is the place to go when you are in a pinch; according to the 2022 Convenience Store Power Chart, Lawson will be the most common convenience store in many areas of Kochi Prefecture. Lawson is the best place to go when you are traveling.

Free Wi-Fi was everywhere to help me on my trip

Many foreigners used to crowd the area before Corona, and free Wi-Fi is still conveniently available at many major tourist spots. We have introduced Kochi Prefecture, but we are sure that free Wi-Fi will help you in your next travel destination as well. Please enjoy a comfortable trip while paying attention to the posters and Wi-Fi signs (area signs) that announce the presence of free Wi-Fi.

For convenient use of free Wi-Fi, the application 「Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect」is useful. You can easily find Wi-Fi in the vicinity using the map in the app, which lists only safe and secure Wi-Fi, and the Android version automatically connects to compatible free Wi-Fi. It is more useful than usual when traveling!

Related link:Is "Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect" really safe?　Comparison with the case when the application is not used
https://www.ntt-bp.net/column/en/blog/2021/10/post-66.html

So, please make good use of Free Wi-Fi and enjoy a good trip!