Kuroshio (黒潮町, Kuroshio-chō) is a town located in Hata District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan.

[3] Winter (late November through to mid March) can be very dry and chilling with many homes and schools using kerosene heaters to keep warm.

It occasionally snows in the winter though often does not last the day due to the town's close proximity to the coast.

During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Tosa Domain ruled by the Yamauchi clan from their seat at Kōchi Castle.

Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Saga (佐賀村) was established within Hata District, Kōchi with the creation of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889.

Kuroshio has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town council of 14 members.

In terms of national politics, the town is part of Kōchi 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Seasonal tourism, particularly in the summer for camping and surfing is playing an increasing role in the local economy.