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Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum · 高知県立坂本龍馬記念館
The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum explores Ryoma's life and late Edo-period history. Visit the new and main buildings to learn about his era, then continue to Katsurahama for a coastal walk.
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Visitor information
Admission
Admission for visitors aged 18 and over is JPY 900 during special exhibitions and JPY 500 at other times. Senior high school students and younger enter free. There is no separate cheaper permanent-exhibition-only ticket during special exhibitions.
Opening hours
The museum opens year-round 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30, but some galleries close during exhibition changes. The facility suggests about 90 minutes to visit both the new and main buildings.
What to see at Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Ryoma's life and late Edo-period history
Follow Ryoma's life through the history of the Bakumatsu, the final years of the Edo period. The official visitor guide suggests about 90 minutes for both the new and main buildings; use this as a guide when allowing time to read the displays.
How to get to Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Take MY-YU to Ryoma Kinenkan-mae and walk uphill to the museum. For wheelchair travel, boarding locations and sloped sections vary with the bus direction. Check the official bus guide and contact the museum about your route.
Before you visit
Some galleries close during exhibition changes
Some galleries may close for exhibition changes even when the museum is open. Check exhibition dates and gallery closure notices if there is a display you want to see.
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Questions about Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Is a permanent-exhibition-only ticket cheaper during a special exhibition?
There is no separate cheaper permanent-exhibition-only ticket during special exhibitions. Admission depends on the exhibition period, so check the programme and price for your visit date.
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