Starting from April 1, 2026, the Saturday opening hours of Kocoforre will change.
The opening hours will be revised as follows:
Details of the Change
New Opening Hours (After the Change):
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Closed on Sundays, public holidays, and the New Year holidays.
However, the center will also be closed on Saturdays that fall within a three-day weekend or longer, and on all Saturdays in August.
On Saturdays, consultations will take place at the Kochi International Association (KIA) on the 2nd floor of the same building.
Previous Opening Hours (Before the Change):
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Sundays, public holidays, and the New Year holidays.
Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Consultation Methods
- In-person consultation
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Reservations are not required, but making a reservation will help us assist you more smoothly.
Please note that priority will be given to those with reservations.
- Telephone consultation
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TEL: 088-821-6440 - Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TEL: 088-845-0022
If you need an interpreter, please tell us your preferred language at the beginning.
(Example: “○○ language, please.”)
- Fax (available anytime)
FAX: 088-821-6441
Please include your inquiry and contact information. - Email / Consultation form (available anytime)
Please note that for consultations in foreign languages, we may reply using an automatic translation tool.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Contact
Kochi Consultation Center for Foreign Residents (Kocoforre)
4-1-37 Honmachi, Marunouchi Building 1F
Kochi City, Kochi 780-0870
TEL: 088-821-6440
FAX: 088-821-6441
E-mail: consultation@kccfr.jp
