Kochi Castle
高知城
Fifteen structures at Kochi Castle, including its tower and the Otemon main gate, have been designated by the national government as important cultural properties. The castle was originally built in 1603 on the order of Yamauchi Katsutoyo, lord of the Tosa domain, but was burned down in a massive fire in 1727. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1749.
Kochi Castle is Japan’s only castle where all the structures constituting its main building have been preserved. Since the castle’s structures are compactly situated, you can see its most important parts in a short period of time. Its tower is one of the 12 castle keeps that are still preserved in Japan. Kochi Castle is known as a popular photo spot because it is Japan’s only castle where you can capture both its Otemon and its tower in a single shot.
Kochi Castle, which is considered one of the top 100 castles in Japan, is situated on a hill in a park. The castle tower offers a breathtaking view of Kochi City. The San-no-maru area of Kochi Castle boasts 223 cherry trees, which are presently in full bloom, making it one of the finest cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture.
Kochi Castle is Japan’s only castle where all the structures constituting its main building have been preserved. Since the castle’s structures are compactly situated, you can see its most important parts in a short period of time. Its tower is one of the 12 castle keeps that are still preserved in Japan. Kochi Castle is known as a popular photo spot because it is Japan’s only castle where you can capture both its Otemon and its tower in a single shot.
Kochi Castle, which is considered one of the top 100 castles in Japan, is situated on a hill in a park. The castle tower offers a breathtaking view of Kochi City. The San-no-maru area of Kochi Castle boasts 223 cherry trees, which are presently in full bloom, making it one of the finest cherry blossom viewing spots in the prefecture.
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| Address | 高知県高知市丸ノ内一丁目２番１号 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 088-824-5701 |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00 (no entry permitted after 16:30) |
| Days Closed for Business | Closed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 |
| Price | ●420 yen for an adult (free for a visitor aged less than 18) ●330 yen per visitor for a group of 20 people or more |
| Directions | ●Get off at Shikoku Railway’s Kochi Station, change to a Tosaden Kotsu route bus or streetcar / tram, and get off at Kochijo-mae stop (a 5-minute walk to the castle) ●About a 15-minute drive from Kochi Interchange on Kochi Expressway |
| Word-of-mouth | Reviews (TripAdvisor) |
| Website | Website |
