Kochi Prefecture Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
Renewed in 2018. Ryoma Sakamoto (Japan's famous Bakumatsu no Shishi) Hall of Fame
A museum on the theme of Ryoma Sakamoto, a hero from Kochi Prefecture, located on the hill of Katsurahama Park.
Ryoma Sakamoto (1835 - 1867) was someone who created an opportunity to defeat the Edo shogunate.
He is one of the most famous Bakumatsu no Shishi (ambitious samurai active at the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868) ) known to all Japanese.
The museum owns and exhibits Ryoma's handwritten letters and introduces his life along with other valuable materials.
The museum has a main building and an annex.
In the main building, visitors can enjoy learning about the history of the end of the Edo period in Japan through a reconstructed model of Omiya (the inn in Kyoto where Ryoma is said to have been assassinated) and interactive exhibits using many videos and photographs.
In the new wing, there are permanent exhibitions tracing Ryoma's life and special exhibitions on various themes.
The museum overlooks the magnificent Pacific Ocean and is recommended as a scenic spot.
In front of the exit of the main building, there is a full-size statue of Ryoma that you can shake hands with, and it is a very popular photo spot.
Ryoma Sakamoto (1835 - 1867) was someone who created an opportunity to defeat the Edo shogunate.
He is one of the most famous Bakumatsu no Shishi (ambitious samurai active at the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1603-1868) ) known to all Japanese.
The museum owns and exhibits Ryoma's handwritten letters and introduces his life along with other valuable materials.
The museum has a main building and an annex.
In the main building, visitors can enjoy learning about the history of the end of the Edo period in Japan through a reconstructed model of Omiya (the inn in Kyoto where Ryoma is said to have been assassinated) and interactive exhibits using many videos and photographs.
In the new wing, there are permanent exhibitions tracing Ryoma's life and special exhibitions on various themes.
The museum overlooks the magnificent Pacific Ocean and is recommended as a scenic spot.
In front of the exit of the main building, there is a full-size statue of Ryoma that you can shake hands with, and it is a very popular photo spot.
- Regions
- Central
- Themes
- Culture and Art
| Address | 高知県高知市浦戸城山830番地 |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 088-841-0001 |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00 *Last admission at 16:30 |
| Days Closed for Business | open every da |
| Price | During special exhibitions: 700 yen* for 18 years old and up *Note: After April 1, 2025, 900 yen. During other periods: 18 years old and up: 500 yen *Free for high school students and younger |
| Directions | ▶️by public transportation Get off at JR Kochi Station. Take Tosaden Kotsu Bus for “Katsurahama” and get off at “Ryoma Kinenkan-mae” (about 34 minutes), then walk about 2 minutes. ▶️by car Approximately 15 minutes by car from Kochi Minami IC |
| Word-of-mouth | Reviews (TripAdvisor) |
| Website | Website |
