Kochi Castle Museum Of History
The museum is located next to Kochi Castle. A wide range of historical documents, arts and crafts unique to Kochi Prefecture are on display. Interactive exhibitions, videos, and media equipment are utilized to ensure a fun museum experience for both adults and children alike. The museum has a great view of Kochi Castle from the lobby. In addition, a cafe, museum gift shop, and an information booth on local culture and tourism can be found onsite. A visit to the museum can be combined with other tourist spots such as Kochi Castle,the Sunday market, and Hirome Market that are unique to this castle town.
More Information about Kochi Castle Museum Of History
Street address
- 2‐7‐5 Otesuji, Kochi City, Kochi
Access
Route1
- From JR Kochi Station, take Tosaden Traffic Tram(streetcar)
(around 15 minutes)
"Kochieki mae" -> "Kochijo mae"
- From JR Kochi Station, take Tosaden Traffic Tram(streetcar)
Route2
- From JR Kochi Station, take a Tosaden Traffic bus (around 10 minutes) "Kochieki mae" -> "Kochijo mae"
Opening Hours
- 9:00-18:00 (opens at 8:00 on Sundays)
Last entrance at 17:30
Closed
- December 26-31
Website
- http://www.kochi-johaku.jp/en/
Best season
- All year
Point
update: Sep.9.2025

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Walking the town of Nakatosa
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Harimaya Bridge
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Shimanto River sightseeing boats
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Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
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Yoshino River
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Cape Ashizuri
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Monet's Garden Marmottan in Kitagawa Village
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Katsurahama Beach
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Sun River Shimanto Bussankan
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Kochi Castle
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Kochi Yosakoi Museum
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Niyodo River
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Hirome Market
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Sunday Market
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Susaki nabeyaki ramen
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Kochi Ryoma Airport
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Shimanto River
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Chikurin-ji Temple
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Ino-cho Paper Museum
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Tosa Select Shop Tencosu
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Godaisan Park
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Kochi Tabi Hiroba
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Sugi-no-Osugi Japanese cedar
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Katsurahama Aquarium