Kochi City, Kochi

27 Experience History with Kochi Castle Keep and Views of the Castle Town

Enjoy a 360-degree view of the castle town from Kochi Castle Keep, known for having the only surviving keep and inner citadel palace. Otesuji Avenue, just outside Otemon Gae, is home to the Tosa Sunday Market, a lively event with more than 300 years of history. In the castle town below is the Kochi Castle Museum of History, the new hub for Tosa’s history and culture, offering panoramic views of the stunning castle keep and Otemon Gate.

Experience History with Kochi Castle Keep and Views of the Castle Town
Experience History with Kochi Castle Keep and Views of the Castle Town

View Spot

Kochi Castle

Kochi Castle

Kochi Castle Museum of History

Kochi Castle Museum of History

View Spot

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Access

Access map to View Spot
  • At Kochijo-mae Bus Stop, approx. 10 min. by bus from JR Kochi Station
  • Approx. 15 min. by train from JR Kochi Station, change at Harimayabashi Station, get off at Kochijo-mae Station
  • Approx. 25-min walk from JR Kochi Station
  • Approx. 35 min. by airport bus to Harimayabashi from Kochi Ryoma Airport
  • Approx. 30 min. to Harimayabashi by taxi from Kochi Ryoma Airport

Inquiries

Kochi Castle Museum of History

Tel: 088-871-1600 Address: 2-7-5 Otesuji, Kochi-shi, Kochi
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Sundays 8:00-18:00) *Last entry 30 min before closing
Fees: ¥700 during special exhibitions, ¥500 at other times, free for high school students and under *Also sold as a set with Kochi Castle tickets
Closed: Year-end closings
Parking: General parking is not available. (2 disabled parking spaces available)

Kochi Castle Management Office

Tel: 088-824-5701
Address: 1-2-1 Marunouchi, Kochi-shi, Kochi
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Fees: Adult: ¥420, under 18/high school & under: free of charge
Closed: Dec. 26-Jan. 1
Parking: 65 spaces (paid)

Tourist Information for the Surrounding Area

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