From watching to taking part
Hamachō’s geigi perform seasonal dances and dances to local folk songs, then help lead ozashiki-asobi, the games of a traditional banquet. The restaurant closed in 2001 and returned with its Tosa geigi tradition in 2007. Dance and music training underpin the entertainment offered today. Hamachō’s geigi
Games described by the restaurant include hashiken, played with short red chopsticks, and bekuhai, using a spinning top and mask-shaped drinking vessels. In shibaten-odori, participants cover their faces with a distinctive cloth and follow the movements of the hosts. The selection is adapted to the gathering. Some games come from drinking culture, but the restaurant makes provision for non-drinkers too. Tosa banquet games
This suits friends or family who want to make dinner the evening’s main occasion. Mention both dance and games when arranging the visit.
The meal and the rooms
Hamachō stands beside the Kagami River. Look for the purple curtain with its floral crest, red lantern and red entrance runner. A shallow wooden canopy sits beneath a modern façade: this is a city restaurant rather than a secluded timber house.
The Japanese second floor, one level above ground, has a stage and rooms divided by movable partitions. The next floor offers fully private rooms. The choice of space can be discussed to suit the group. Second-floor rooms · Building overview
Choose between kaiseki, served in successive courses, and sawachi, Tosa’s generous shared platters. The first gives dinner the rhythm of individual servings; the second gathers attention around dishes passed and shared. That choice helps shape the kind of evening the group wants. Food and dining
Choosing a package
| Package, for four or more | Indicative price per person, including tax |
|---|---|
| Introductory course, with nakai-led games | ¥22,000 |
| Geigi course — Ume | ¥33,000 |
| Geigi course — Take | ¥55,000 |
| Geigi course — Matsu | ¥88,000 |
Each includes a meal, two hours of drinks and two hours of nakai service. The geigi packages add one hour with a geigi; their meal content varies by tier. That hour is not a continuous one-hour dance recital. The group chooses the same meal format, kaiseki or sawachi. Smaller parties should request a quotation. Confirm the final total and performer arrangements, including accompaniment, when booking. Current prices and arrangements
Planning a visit
- Reservations: by telephone or through the official contact page. Give the date, party size and preferred package; discuss dietary needs in advance.
- Hours: lunch 11:30–14:00, last orders 13:30; dinner 17:00–23:00, last orders 22:00, subject to reservations.
- Closed: Mondays.
- Address: 6-6 Tōjinmachi, Kōchi 780-0864. Telephone: +81 88-884-0080.
- Getting there: approximately five minutes on foot from Harimayabashi sightseeing bus terminal, or five minutes by car from JR Kōchi Station. Access and contact details
Google Maps — verified Hamachō listing
Conversation and spoken cues are part of the games. If you need English guidance, arrange it when booking; the operator’s account of geigi studying English does not guarantee a particular host’s availability.
Check the official website for current notices and the dinner page for prices and cancellation terms. We do not maintain a performance or availability calendar.
Checked 7 November 2026. Based on published documentation, not a personal visit.
