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  • Sightseeing Spots

Katsurahama|桂浜

Katsurahama|桂浜
The beach is one of the most picturesque spots in Kochi Prefecture. A deep green pine grove behind the coast, five-colored beach gravel and the azure ocean chime perfectly with one another like a miniature garden to produce a stunning landscape. The beach has been known since ancient times as a popular venue for viewing the moon. The lyrics of “Yosakoi-bushi,” a traditional folk song in Kochi Prefecture, partly read: “The popular venue for viewing the moon is Katsurahama…” A bronze statue of Sakamoto Ryoma, who played a key role in overthrowing the Tokugawa shogunate in the late 19th century, stands on Cape Ryuzu, situated at the east end of the beach, and faces the raging waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Details

Address Katsurahama, Urado, Kochi 781-0262 Kochi
Hours -
Closed Open all year round
Admission Fee Free
TEL +81-88-823-9457
FAX +81-88-823-9415
Parking (Cars)   Yes
(Buses) Yes
Free Wi-Fi Yes
Toilet Yes
Best Season Spring / Summer / Autumn

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Learn about Sakamoto Ryoma and let your thoughts go

‣ The Sakamoto Ryoma statue was built to look out over the Pacific Ocean, and this is a popular place to take pictures.

‣ Ryoma is Japan’s most popular historical hero, and there are many movies and television shows about his life. The statue is 5.3 meters high, and this the base it measures 13.5 meters.

An experience you won`t find anywhere else…

Price Free
Period ・Early April to late May
・Early October and late November

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Access Information

Bus ●Katsurahama
Approx.1 hour from JR Kochi Station on the MY-Yu Bus for Katsurahama.
Car ●Kochi Station IC
Approx. 30 minutes from Kochi IC by car.

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